tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post6184259385896993264..comments2024-03-26T14:01:36.240-05:00Comments on Public Policy Polling: Texas SuggestionsTom Jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06545052616714485196noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-33139450191361199662011-01-22T02:33:16.993-05:002011-01-22T02:33:16.993-05:00Interesting when a poll was conducted in Feb 2009 ...Interesting when a poll was conducted in Feb 2009 had the following special election results:<br /><br />Roger Williams 25%<br /><br />Michael Williams 23%<br /><br />John Sharp 19%<br /><br />Florence Shapiro 16%<br /><br />Andrew Castanuela 15%<br /><br />The others were below 1% (Elizabeth Jones, Nick Latham, and Lela Pettinger.)Chiliwood66https://www.blogger.com/profile/03578356424383085274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-22954551364983258582011-01-17T16:29:04.179-05:002011-01-17T16:29:04.179-05:00Also SUPER curious about George W. Bush's appr...Also SUPER curious about George W. Bush's approval among Texans.<br /><br />Democrats who have declined on-the-record since KBH announced retirement are Adrian Garcia, Ron Kirk, Leticia Van de Putte and Bill White. While they might changed their mind, I wouldn't waste the effor on them.<br /><br />Democrats who are potentials would be Julian Castro, Chet Edwards, John Sharp and Kirk Walker.<br /><br />Republican who has declined is Florence Shapiro. Other potentials are Joe Barton (says he is interested), Andrew Castanuela, David Dewhurst, Craig James (says he's interested), Elizabeth Ames Jones, Tom Leppert, Ron Paul, Michael Williams and Roger Williams.Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-62174770930249052632011-01-17T12:24:59.251-05:002011-01-17T12:24:59.251-05:00When are the Texas numbers coming out?When are the Texas numbers coming out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-1345281113030389612011-01-17T06:37:17.994-05:002011-01-17T06:37:17.994-05:00There are about 16,571 Republicans waiting to run ...There are about 16,571 Republicans waiting to run for Senate. <br /><br />Any poll you take has to include Michael Williams and David Dewhurst from buzz alone.<br /><br />That leaves a few others-<br /><br />Announced:<br />Roger Williams<br />Elizabeth Ames Jones<br /><br />Interested:<br />Tom Leppert<br />Ted Cruz<br />Joe Barton<br /><br />Interesting:<br />Debra Medina<br />Ron Paul<br />Dan Patrick<br /><br />Mix and match and take your pick. On the Democratic side, I think the options have been pretty well covered. However, do consider Kinky Friedman. Last year he was leading in polls for the Democratic primary for a time, and his name recognition and solid reputation with conservatives really makes him a wildcard if he ran (which you never really know if he will or not).Daniel Surmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-74296651576246514012011-01-16T23:49:39.945-05:002011-01-16T23:49:39.945-05:00I'd appreciate some officials from down in the...I'd appreciate some officials from down in the weeds, maybe state sen and state house, or business types for the dems. Lack of profile sometimes helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-28657246260860905702011-01-16T09:37:57.334-05:002011-01-16T09:37:57.334-05:00For the Republicans, in no particular order:
-Lt. ...For the Republicans, in no particular order:<br />-Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst<br />-Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams<br />-Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert<br />-Soc. General Ted Cruz<br />-State Sen. Florence Shapiro<br />-<br /><br />For Democrats:<br />-John Sharp<br />-San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro<br />-Leticia van de Putte<br />-State Sen. Kirk Watson<br />-State Sen. Leticia van de Putte<br /><br />The problem for the Democrats, as other people have indicated, is that few have come forward thus far, making the list of potential candidates very limited. In fact, Leticia van de Putte says she isn't running, but I included her anyway just to gauge reactions. <br /><br />I'm also curious to see the results of a Generic Republican and a Generic Democrat. I seem to be alone in this sentiment, but I firmly believe that if the Democrats nominate someone moderate to conservative, like John Sharp, and invest the necessary resources in the state, they could win.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-20829195613362317762011-01-15T11:37:55.944-05:002011-01-15T11:37:55.944-05:00For the Republicans - Look at David Dewhurst, Mich...For the Republicans - Look at David Dewhurst, Michael Williams, Roger Williams, and as a fun one, why not George W. Bush or Laura Bush. Just a fun one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-70273822524882752472011-01-15T00:54:43.031-05:002011-01-15T00:54:43.031-05:00http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/texas-sen...http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/texas-senate-candidates-2012/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-14399569287478821402011-01-14T17:40:52.520-05:002011-01-14T17:40:52.520-05:00For the Dems...
Sharp, Castro, Edwards and maybe ...For the Dems...<br /><br />Sharp, Castro, Edwards and maybe Mike Moncrief for a generic dem type look at it. I would not poll White or Kirk, total waste of time.<br /><br />For Republicans, have to poll Williams, Dewherst, Leppert and Abbott.<br /><br />I might actually poll Leppert as both a Democrat and a Republican for an interesting look at it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09620932288929504074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-25231209989368559782011-01-14T15:13:24.381-05:002011-01-14T15:13:24.381-05:00Democrats: Bill White (as a good benchmark), John ...Democrats: Bill White (as a good benchmark), John Sharp, Julian Castro, Lee Leffingwell, Annise Parker.<br /><br />Republicans: Roger Williams, Michael Williams, Tom Leppert, David Dewhurst, Elizabeth Ames Jones, Greg Abbott.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-82579852812771234092011-01-14T12:13:10.342-05:002011-01-14T12:13:10.342-05:00Perry should run (like Hoeven)leaving Dewhurst as ...Perry should run (like Hoeven)leaving Dewhurst as GovernorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-17127124061676506842011-01-14T02:40:59.560-05:002011-01-14T02:40:59.560-05:00Dems:
Ron Kirk
Martin Frost
Chet Edwards
John Sha...Dems:<br /><br />Ron Kirk<br />Martin Frost<br />Chet Edwards<br />John Sharp<br />Bill White<br /><br />GOPers:<br /><br />Rick Perry<br />Ron Paul<br />Todd Staples<br />David DewhurstAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-52243770142839228412011-01-14T00:26:24.575-05:002011-01-14T00:26:24.575-05:00for the Dems: Bill White, John Sharp, Chet Edwards...for the Dems: Bill White, John Sharp, Chet Edwards, Julian Castro, Rick Noriega, Lloyd Doggett, Leticia Van de Putte, Kirk WatsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-20921647684785273742011-01-14T00:24:35.721-05:002011-01-14T00:24:35.721-05:00Politico has a nice list of possible Republican ca...Politico has a nice list of possible Republican candidates: http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/0111/The_list_to_replace_KBH.html?showall<br /><br />If you want only four, the first four make sense: David Dewhurst, Michael Williams, Roger Williams, Elizabeth Ames Jones. Of those, least interested in Roger Williams. Dewhurst is the only one not currently in the race. <br /><br />Among Democrats, Chet Edwards, John Sharp, and Henry Cuellar (who has some statewide experience as an appointed official). <br /><br />In regards to the West Virginia race, I'm not interested in Capito as I don't expect her to run. If she runs for anything, I think it will be governor. Was interested in Betty Ireland, but she's already announced for governor. Raese is out. Who does that leave to run as a Republican for Senate? <br /><br />West Virginia is a swing state. Manchin may be in the wrong party. However, it doesn't seem clearly established that anyone wants to run against him. The best chance may well have passed already. Voting against him in the 2010 race would have left him as governor. Not to mention the mobilized off year electorate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-31577419224325208362011-01-13T22:44:07.056-05:002011-01-13T22:44:07.056-05:00Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, Sec. of State Roger Willi...Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, Sec. of State Roger Williams and Rep. Joe Barton have already said they will consider running for the Republicans. Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert would make an interesting GOP candidate. The only potential Dem I have heard about is John Sharp. Bill White already declined.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-11402377389164242072011-01-13T22:36:30.513-05:002011-01-13T22:36:30.513-05:00I agree with testing W for Senate just for popular...I agree with testing W for Senate just for popular interest, even though there's no way he'll runAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-56245712248339347692011-01-13T21:15:15.622-05:002011-01-13T21:15:15.622-05:00Here are the current candidates:
*Andrew Castanuel...Here are the current candidates:<br />*Andrew Castanuela, licensed professional counselor<br />*Elizabeth Ames Jones - Texas railroad commissioner<br />*Michael Williams - Texas railroad commissioner <br />*Roger Williams - former Texas secretary of state<br /><br />Castanuela (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mjh/2010/09/16/running-for-us-senate-andrew-castanuela-r-texas) would be a good idea to test to see how a generic unknown Republican does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-15392064917706293042011-01-13T19:50:00.611-05:002011-01-13T19:50:00.611-05:00for the Dems: Bill White, John Sharp, Chet Edwards...for the Dems: Bill White, John Sharp, Chet Edwards, Julian Castro. For the rest of the 8: Nick Lampson, Hank Gilbert, Rick Noriega, Lloyd Doggett.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-89818602989680175132011-01-13T19:37:30.710-05:002011-01-13T19:37:30.710-05:00Obama is generally holding up better in states tha...Obama is generally holding up better in states that have large minority population, like NC and Florida.Tom Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06545052616714485196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-87046642574343183152011-01-13T19:33:31.733-05:002011-01-13T19:33:31.733-05:00How do you have Obama at 45/51 approval/disapprova...How do you have Obama at 45/51 approval/disapproval nationally and 46/49 favorable/unfavorable and show similar/better ratings for Obama in North Carolina and Florida to his national numbers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-89803817816898851062011-01-13T18:12:19.688-05:002011-01-13T18:12:19.688-05:00Bill White for the Democrats, even though he said ...Bill White for the Democrats, even though he said he won't run; he'll still have the best name recognition right now.<br /><br />Just for S&G, how about George W. Bush as Republican candidate for Senator?NRHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565160695480579309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-65348827092661189492011-01-13T17:51:07.836-05:002011-01-13T17:51:07.836-05:00White for the DEMS.White for the DEMS.Statistikhengsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14117706673612587798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-87753456058643325402011-01-13T17:44:22.833-05:002011-01-13T17:44:22.833-05:00An obvious GOPer would be Michael Williams, and ma...An obvious GOPer would be Michael Williams, and maybe even Rick Perry (Oh the irony), but on the Dem side, polling Bill White, Chet Edwards, and John Sharp, who has already said he would run whenever the seat becomes available.Gadget Boihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09865456563196021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-64718632331056097722011-01-13T17:40:17.029-05:002011-01-13T17:40:17.029-05:00For Reps, the two Williams (Michael and Roger) alo...For Reps, the two Williams (Michael and Roger) along with Dewhurst, and then one of the following: Tom Leppert, Greg Abbott, and Elizabeth Ames Jones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799451770086337664.post-43749415053870309592011-01-13T17:27:03.055-05:002011-01-13T17:27:03.055-05:00BILL WHITE!!BILL WHITE!!MilesC56https://www.blogger.com/profile/13394676315873847184noreply@blogger.com