Texas Governor Election

[rgoldy]

Perhaps a bit early to mention this, but pro-gun folks should look VERY carefully at the top ballot positions this November.
The incumbent governor is reasonably neutral/pro gun in his attitudes. The democrat opponent (Bill White, former Houston Mayor) while he has not made recent public statements on the subject, is widely regarded as an advocate of the New York City school. He is NOT OUR FRIEND. His liberal approach to governing in Houston was mitigated by strongly entrenched conservatives. I do not think we will find that to be true if he becomes Governor.
Just my opinion you understand.

[LarryH]

IIRC, the TSRA rates the incumbent as either A or A+. That's way better than neutral.

His opponent, OTOH, is rated B, at best.

[MojoTexas]

I would think any politician with a lick of common sense would know not to try to pass anti-second amendment legislation in Texas. That dog won't hunt, as my grandfather used to say. Even if the democratic candidate wins, I doubt we'll see much accomplished or even attempted. I would think it would be political suicide, and they know it.

I know there are plenty of super-liberal types down in Austin, but I know several Democrats who are more moderate, and while they agree with the party line on some or most issues, they disagree strongly when it comes to gun control.

[cougartex]

[Rex B]

Anne Richards found out the hard way.
We'd have had CHL years earlier were it not for her.

[Charles L. Cotton]

As Mayor of Houston, Bill White was a member of Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns, more accurately described as Bloomberg's Ban All Guns Coalition. In spite of being provided information about the true agenda of MAIG, he remained a member until very recently when he decided first to run for the U.S. Senate, then for Governor.

He also didn't see the need to get rid of the special red "CHL Visitor Badge" required when entering some City of Houston property. He didn't start the policy (Mayor Brown did), but he also didn't see the need to change it in spite of the fact that it clearly identifies CHL holders.

He is now trying to show that he deserves better than a TSRA "B" rating. What garbage!

Chas.

[ELB]

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He also didn't see the need to get rid of the special red "CHL Visitor Badge" required when entering some City of Houston property. ...
Chas.

Never heard of this. What was it? (altho I think I have a good idea just from the title).

BTW, ain't no way Bill White should be governor. Or mayor for that matter.

[sjfcontrol]

As Mayor of Houston, Bill White was a member of Bloomberg's Mayors Against Illegal Guns, more accurately described as Bloomberg's Ban All Guns Coalition. In spite of being provided information about the true agenda of MAIG, he remained a member until very recently when he decided first to run for the U.S. Senate, then for Governor.

He also didn't see the need to get rid of the special red "CHL Visitor Badge" required when entering some City of Houston property. He didn't start the policy (Mayor Brown did), but he also didn't see the need to change it in spite of the fact that it clearly identifies CHL holders.

He is now trying to show that he deserves better than a TSRA "B" rating. What garbage!

Chas.

Umm, so how did he manage to rate a "B"? What does a person have to do to actually fail?

[MechAg94]

Perry has signed every pro-gun bill he has received. The bigger hurdle the last 10 years is getting them through the legislature.

I think you should also be looking at the Texas Legislature elections in your area.

[Rex B]

Absolutely! In fact, look at every single candidate that is going to be on your ballot, no matter which party.
It doesn't take that long, and it is an important duty as citizens to cast your vote based on knowledge.

The TSRA guide is a very good place to start.

[CWOOD]

The incumbent governor is reasonably neutral/pro gun in his attitudes. Just my opinion you understand.

"Reasonably neutral/pro gun??"

Sir, Gov. Perry has endorced and signed virtually every piece of pro CHL/gun legislation which has been presented to him. He is in favor of the employer parking lot bill and and campus carry. He has said (after Virginia Tech shooting) that CHL's should be allowed to carry essentially anywhere in the state that a LEO can carry. He doesn't want the Capitol building to 'look like DFW' in regard to allowing CHL's carrying in the Capitol. To me that is WAY better that "reasonably neutral/pro gun". That is A++ material. He will have my vote again because he has earned it.

While I am not a single issue voter, a candidate's stand on the Second Amendment is my litmus test to see if consideration of that candidacy is warranted. If the candidate does not respect me enough as a citizen and a voting age adult to support my right of self defense and self determination, then I am considered a 'subject' and that candidate will never get my vote.

[texas1234]

If former Democrat Mayor Bill White wins the Governorship in Texas which will be the first State wide held seat by a Democrat since 1993 in the current Obama political climate, then you will also see pigs flying through the air and a weather report from hel! that is has frozen over.

Just make sure you vote, but I wouldnt worry about this one.

[Nicolai]

According to this http://blogs.chron.com/texaspolitics/ar ... lines.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;, White has declined to release his income tax records. Makes me wonder.

[PSLOwner]

Do the Texas League of Women Voters send out questionaires to the candidates before the election? It would be nice to have CHL related questions on there and read what they have to say. I dont think either man would commit political suicide by trying to repeal CHL, but I would like to know if either one has plans to expand CHL rights.

[Charles L. Cotton]

Bill White would veto a campus-carry bill and probably a parking lot bill. He would sign any aniti-gun bill that passed, but it's highly unlikely he would get the chance.

Chas.