Posts Tagged ‘governor’

By DAVE MONTGOMERY U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison has revived the debate over term limits for Texas governors. AUSTIN – At the end of his first term as president of the Texas Republic, Sam Houston had to leave office before seeking another term three years later. Under the republic’s constitution, the storied Texas hero was barred from serving ... Full story

By APRIL CASTRO Associated Press Writer AUSTIN, Texas — As Gov. Rick Perry ceremonially signed another bill that became law two months ago, the campaign of his primary opponent called on him Thursday to reimburse the state for expenses he's incurred while traveling for the signings. "Rick Perry should immediately reimburse the taxpayer money he has wasted on his phony re-signing ceremonies," said Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison ... Full story

By Dave Montgomery Fort Worth Star-Telegram Gov. Rick Perry Thursday afternoon defended his ceremonial bill-signings in the face of criticism from Kay Bailey Hutchison's campaign that they are "phony" events to pump up the governor's political profile. Hutchison aides are calling on Perry to reimburse taxpayers for the events and are urging TV station managers to think twice before ... Full story

By AMAN BATHEJ DALLAS — Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday that he is not convinced he will face a primary opponent next year, even though U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison officially launched her gubernatorial campaign this week. "I don’t know who all is going to be in a primary even if I’m going to have a primary or not," Perry said at a bill-signing ceremony in ... Full story

By Elliott Blackburn | AVALANCHE-JOURNAL Texas and its Republicans need fresh leadership to focus on a unified, conservative vision for the state's future, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison said during a Wednesday campaign stop on the Texas Tech campus. Hutchison, R-Texas, lambasted Gov. Rick Perry for his management of state agencies, support of toll roads and a state ... Full story

The Police NewsAUSTIN - The Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) today endorsed Gov. Rick Perry as their candidate of choice in the 2010 Republican gubernatorial primary race. "Governor Perry has proven his desire to see that Texas law enforcement has the tools we need to protect the citizens and guest of this great state," said Tom ... Full story

Commentary by Ken Herman Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Well now we're rolling in the Republican gubernatorial primary battle. What we've got here is a he-said, she-said between two long-serving politicians, each of whom thinks their long service is good and the other's is bad. On Tuesday, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison was on the second of her five-day kickoff tour ... Full story

Terrence Stutz/Reporter Gov. Rick Perry had a response Tuesday for Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who asserted in her campaign kickoff the day before that Perry has been governor for too long and shouldn't get another term. Perry said there's another side of the argument, namely that Hutchison has been in Washington, D.C. too long. "The senator has ... Full story

By Dave Montgomery The Fort Worth Star-Telegram AUSTIN — The much-anticipated confrontation between the state's top two political titans opened Monday as U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison formally launched her campaign to oust Gov. Rick Perry in the Republican primary, telling Texans that it's time to retire the state's ... Full story

By DAVE MONTGOMERYdmontgomery@star-telegram.com   AUSTIN — The much-anticipated confrontation between the state’s top two political titans opened Monday as U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison formally launched her campaign to oust Gov. Rick Perry in the Republican primary, telling Texans that it’s time to retire the state’s longest-serving governor. Perry’s campaign fired back by depicting Hutchison as a ... Full story

By GROMER JEFFERS JR. / The Dallas Morning News gjeffers@dallasnews.com LaMARQUE, Texas – Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, kicking off a five-day Texas tour to formally announce her candidacy for governor, said today that incumbent Gov. Rick Perry has been in office too long and has subjected the state to ... Full story

By R.G. RATCLIFFE and HARVEY RICE Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle LA MARQUE — U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison this morning ended months — some would say years — of speculation by formally announcing as a Republican primary challenger to the longest serving governor in Texas history: Rick Perry. "It is with pride and humility for history that I announce today that I am a candidate for governor ... Full story

By JAMES C. McKINLEY Jr.   HOUSTON — Gov. Rick Perry looks as if he stepped out of a Marlboro billboard: square-jawed, weathered face, a shock of black hair, steely eyes. He even says “howdy” when he enters the room. His public persona is so folksy that many opponents have underestimated his political skills. But Mr. Perry, a conservative ... Full story

Two weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal published a story with this headline: "Perry vs. Hutchison promises a Texas-size brawl." Expect more of those types of articles in the weeks and months ahead. U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison has yet to formally declare that she is running for governor (after months of hinting, she is expected to do that today), but her decision to challenge Gov. Rick ... Full story

by Glynis Crawford Smith Highland Lakes Newspapers Speaking to a crowd of about 200 people in Horseshoe Bay Thursday afternoon, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison lambasted Gov. Rick Perry on almost every aspect of government as she laid the groundwork for her own campaign for the office. “Fifteen years is too long to be governor,” she said, “Having every ... Full story

By T.J. Aulds The Daily News LA MARQUE — U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison will return to her hometown of La Marque next week to formally announce she will run for governor. The announcement is not a surprise but will set in motion what promises to be battle royale in the Republican primary as Hutchison challenges incumbent Gov. Rick Perry. While her campaign staff would not confirm the early ... Full story

By Lee McGuire / 11 News LA MARQUE, Texas -- The La Marque City Manager has confirmed Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison plans to officially jump into the Texas Governor’s race on Monday morning with an announcement at La Marque High School. City Manager Eric Gage says Hutchison chose La Marque as the location for her 8 ... Full story

AUSTIN — U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison began this year as “Kay the Invincible.” But as she prepares to officially launch her bid for governor later this month, that aura is gone. Hutchison entered the year with the ability to make other politicians quake. She had two re-election victories under her belt with more than 60 percent of the vote in each. Her popularity ratings in ... Full story

AUSTIN - The Republican race for Texas governor featuring incumbent Rick Perry and U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison is not only getting nasty but is forcing many party stalwarts to choose between two of their biggest stars. "Republicans are having to vote for two of their favorites of the last 20 years," said Ross Ramsey, editor of the political newsletter Texas Weekly. "Republican voters will have ... Full story