Dallas business leaders back the Democrat for Texas governor

[ccharles000]

AUSTIN — More than a dozen prominent Dallas business and civic leaders, including several who supported Kay Bailey Hutchison in the Republican primary for governor, have signed a letter backing Democrat Bill White in his effort to unseat Republican Gov. Rick Perry in the Nov. 2 general election.

"We believe that Texas is ready for a new governor and Bill will serve us well," said the letter, which White campaign spokeswoman Katy Bacon said is being circulated to area business and philanthropic leaders.

The White campaign hopes to use the prestigious names to help the former Houston mayor cut into Perry's support among conservative business circles and illustrate his ability to reach across party lines. But Perry's camp also touts a hefty list of endorsements and strong support in the Texas business establishment.

John Adams, former chairman and CEO of Chase Bank of Texas, said the majority of the signers are moderate Republicans like himself. But he said some are independents who have supported both Democrats and Republicans.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2010/07/30/98371/perrys-texas-gubernatorial-rival.html

[ellenfl]

1. good news! i know some texans who should be very happy. eom

[Avalux]

2. YIPPEE!!!!!

If you live in Texas, sCrEaM it with me!!!

:applause: :woohoo:

[Schema Thing]

3. Good news!

I photographed that John Adams character 15 years ago or so. The most uncooperative portrait subject I've ever worked with, at least wrt subjects over the age of two years.

[tammywammy]

4. Go BILL!!!!!

[Blue_Roses]

5. very good news!

:bounce:

[Phx_Dem]

6. Maybe a sign that "moderate" Republicans have had enough of the extreme

wackos taking over their party.