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July 30, 2005
On Chris Bell
It's not too late for a post on Chris Bell, who declared a couple of days ago that he's in the 2006 race for Governor of Texas. We salute him for jumping in with both feet.
Chris has been gamely traveling the state for months, spreading his message of a New Mainstream for Texas -- a message we think strikes the right tone for a Texas Democrat trying to climb the tough hill of winning statewide.
Given the events (or lack thereof) of the regular, plus two special legislative sessions, and a primary opponent who will pound on him mercilessly for the next 8 months, we firmly believe Governor Rick Perry is vulnerable next year.
Chris is a more than able campaigner -- he is bright, quick, witty, attractive, and a good retail politician. He would match up well, head to head, with Governor Good Hair.
We have one concern -- money. Running in a state with over twenty media markets is a tall and expensive order, in both the primary and general elections. Chris likely will need to raise several million dollars for the primary race alone, and much more than that for a race against Perry.
He hasn't raised much so far, and has very little cash on hand. Over the next few months, he simply must get some serious dollars in the door, and keep them in the bank. Otherwise, this is a no-go.
So, should you be inclined, head on over to his Web site and show him some love.
It's too early to know how the candidate field will shape up, but Chris Bell is certainly a worthy aspirant, and would make a fine Governor.
Posted by houtopia at July 30, 2005 03:28 PM