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The Great White Hope

Democrats haven’t won a statewide race since 1994, so why does this middle-aged guy with a bald head and big ears think he's the fresh face of the party? Because outgoing Houston mayor Bill White has a record that makes some Republicans envious, he can raise a ton of money, and he will kiss as many babies as it takes (whether they want him to or not).

by S. C. Gwynne

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Friday, November 27th, 2009, 9:39 pm
Doug says:
Without a doubt, Texas needs Bill White! Think of it, going from "big hair" to "big brain!"

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009, 9:43 pm
lizinmontrose says:
You have my vote, Bill! Either for Senator, or, hopefully, for Governor!

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009, 12:53 pm
Babs in Houston says:
Mayor Bill: Please clone yourself for we need you in Austin AND Washington. You can teach some of the good old boys (and gals) ways to actually get things done.

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009, 10:04 am
cazad says:
Tell Mayor Bill to run for Governor! http://action.billwhitefortexas.com/page/s/future

Monday, November 23rd, 2009, 4:51 pm
Shadowguv says:

I disagree with one portion of the piece—the notion that Bill White has run a fiscally tight ship during his tenure. While the stated definition of ‘balanced budget’ might be technically correct, a review of the annual City of Houston finance reports reveals a differing view. The COH has run a spending deficit every single year since 2004 for an accumulated deficit of over $3.6 Billion. Debt has increased by about $3.0 Billion, with increases in property & sales taxes filling in the gap. This data can be sliced and diced to justify so called ‘balanced’ budgets but the facts remain, spending (and borrowing) soared under Bill White. [However] White did a great job as Mayor and will be very effective in the U.S. Senate or the Governor’s Office.

Friday, November 20th, 2009, 4:07 pm
Ashley says:
Mayor Bill...Keep stomping. You will take the Senate seat. Thank you for everything, for keeping this city alive, cleaning it up and making it a place where people want to come. More than anything, thank you for challenging me.

Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:41 pm
Kelly says:
Go Bill!!! If there’s a Dem out there who actually has a shot of winning KBH’s senate seat, it’s Mayor White.

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