KBH To Announce In Aug For TX Gov, Exit Senate
No surprise here, but Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) will officially announce her '10 campaign for governor next month. She spoke with TX radio host Mark Davis of News Talk 820 WBAP earlier today, and Davis provided the news via Twitter:
KBH will announce for Gov in Aug, come out of Senate in Oct or Nov, meanwhile the Sotomayor vote and anti-Obamacare stance help her w/TX GOP 10:45 AM 7/29
Hutchinson is, of course, challenging the incumbent GOP Gov. Rick Perry in a March primary that's sure to be a barnburner. Between them, the candidates have about $20M in the bank for the fight. Expect this to be one of the most-watched races of the cycle.
The write-up of the interview with Davis can be read here.