Texas Gov position is considered one of the least powerful in the country. A true ribbon cutter job

[CK_John]

Why is Wendy Davis running for Gov, her State Senate seat is much more powerful.

[texanwitch]

1. I don't understand it either.

The Lt. Gov job is where the power is.

For years in Texas a guy named Bill Hobby was the Lt. Gov.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Hobby

A democratic Lt. Gov for 18 years.

[blogslut]

2. Attorney General is a pretty powerful position in TX.

So, why is Greg Abbott giving it all up to run for governor?

[truebluegreen]

3. Stepping stone?

Worked for W, altho it certainly won't work for Perry.

Have you guys got any good candidates for the Lt Gov job?

[Deacon Blue]

5. Carlos Uresti

...Democrat of San Antonio may be looking at the job. Lawyer, USMC, multiple term state senator. Some are pushing State Sen. Leticia van de Putte, also has superb credentials. Very active in Demo walkout to protest DeLay's midterm redistricting.

Rumor has it, anyway...

[truebluegreen]

6. Good to hear. I'll be watching for them. Thanks.

[X_Digger]

4. I don't get it.. are people scared of losing one of their favorite punching bag (Texas / Texans)?

That's the only reason I can see for all the scorn, patronizing, and general pig-headed-ness when it comes to turning Texas blue again, starting with the governor.

[jbond56]

7. You can call special sessions and take womens rights away.