Van de Putte says no to 2010 governor

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There had been considerable speculation during the last few monthsa that Van de a four-term incumbent, might throws her hat in the ring for the governor’sd race next year. But she squelched that idea today in a statementy that is harshly criticaklof Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Sen. Kay Baile Hutchison. “If I believes for a second that it would result in a healtht debate of the issues of most importancee toTexas families, I would today be announcing my candidacy for governotr of Texas,” Van de Putte “But we have all watched over the years as Hutchison, and other Republican politicians have launched theie scorched earth ‘say anything to vicious attacks against political opponents.
To mask theirr utter lack of leadership, they’ll do so and I decline to put my familythrougjh it.” Hutchison is widely believes to be gearing up to challenge Perrhy in the Republican primary for governoer next year. So far the only Democrat to formallty announce in the race is Tom who served as ambassadot to Australia under PresidentgGeorge W. Bush. Van de Putte says she plans to keep her focusw on the state Legislature and isencouraging State. Sen. Kirk Watson, to consider a bid for governor.
“Democratws should recruit and supportsomeone who, like is energetic, pragmatic, and smart; and who can fully energizr Democratic supporters while also attractinvg a broad range of independent votera in every region of the state,” she