Schieffer ponders run for Texas governor

[babylonsister]

http://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/0209/Schieffer_ponders_run_for_Texas_governor.html?showall

Schieffer ponders run for Texas governor

While Gov. Rick Perry and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison are going after each other as they prepare for a tough gubernatorial primary, a big-time name with ties to President Bush is mulling a run for the Texas governorship -- as a Democrat:

Having wrapped up his career as an ambassador under President Bush, Fort Worth’s Tom Schieffer is back home and pondering a run for governor – as a Democrat.

"I’ve thought about it for a while," Schieffer told the Star-Telegram. "I have not made a decision."

Although Schieffer served in a Republican administration under Bush – with whom he worked as general manager of the Texas Rangers – he says there should be no confusion about his political affiliation. "I am a Democrat," said Schieffer, who voted for Barack Obama in the primary and general elections.

Schieffer, 61, who was ambassador to Japan for four years, until Jan. 20, and before that, ambassador to Australia for four years, says he is thinking that he has something to offer in the seemingly already crowded gubernatorial race.

"I’m not sure the level of debate in the state is where it ought to be," he said.

As for the sniping in the GOP nomination race between Gov. Rick Perry and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Schieffer said, "I think it’s about to go down a petty, mean and nasty road."

[Jane Austin]

1. Tom Schieffer is CBS's Bob Schieffer's brother,

is he not?

[Baby Snooks]

2. He is...

Looks like we may have another Democrat running for governor who works well with Republicans. Although in this case, really the wrong Republicans.

Personally I sort of like Leticia van de Putte. I would love a debate between her and Kay Bailout Hutchison on "pro choice" in this country.

Particularly if someone pointed out that Kay Bailout Hutchison is "pro choice" as long as you can afford to pay for the abortion yourself and you of course don't tell anyone. Her version of "Don't ask, don't tell."

[sonias]

3. Hey I didn't know that

I like Bob. Is Tom like Bob or is he the crazy brother?


Sonia