Quote Originally Posted by TheEngineer
I'll definitely vote for him.

Because so few people in Texas actually vote (25-35% is considered exceptional voter turnout), if all the "independent" voters turn out for him, he could really have a good chance at winning...

If he does win, the big problem is that, in Texas, the Governor has about as much constitutional power as a bag of Cheetos. The Lieutenant Gov is actually substantially more powerful. The Lt Governor is elected independently of the Governor, and does not answer to him. Also, the Lt Governor presides over the legislature - he and the Speaker of the House can make life very difficult for any Governor that tries to push through "radical" legislation that steps on too many toes...
Good Point. It would be a good moral victory for us.:rasta: