[nitzy]

Is there any possibility that Strayhorn is actually being a good republican here? What if she is currently running as an independent to siphon independent Friedman voters away with the intention of faltering at the end. This would make it a race between a Republican, a quasi-Republican and two other no chance no names. If she bowed out now it may make it a competitive three way race.
Does anyone know what the polls look like in a three way race?

[larrysh]

I dont' believe enough people are taking this guy seriously enough to affect the race. On the question of sending the Texas National Guard to the border, I would like to point out Texas also has its own Army that cannot be Federalized. Those troops are the Texas State Guard, all volunteers, all unpaid (they even supply their own weapons, ammo, and uniforms). The State Guard drills at National Guard Armories when the Guard isn't there and is tasked with backing up law enforcement during emergencies. The State Guard has served during numerous hurricanes and other state-wide disasters and has received many commendations. See their website under Texas State Guard......

[Dog Gone]

Is there any possibility that Strayhorn is actually being a good republican here?

No, she's being a very bad Republican. She has had a blood feud with Perry on every possible issue. She's a Democrat in all but name, and she's switched parties more often than she's switched husbands.

Her bid for Governor is to hurt Rick Perry, not help him.