Chris Cillizza at the Washington Post blows wind into the sails of the Bill White for Governor campaign.
Texas (Move from Lean Republican to Toss Up): Former Houston Mayor Bill White (D) has more money in the bank than Gov. Rick Perry (R) and polling shows the contest close. It’s still Texas in a good Republican year, which should help Perry, but White is running an effective campaign to capitalize on discontent directed at the incumbent.
NPR’s Ken Rudin said last week that Perry is favored to win.
