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From: The Washington Times | December 5, 2009
HOUSTON | Houston Mayor Bill White abandoned his campaign for the U.S. Senate on Friday in favor of a run for Texas governor. The Democrat immediately becomes his party's strongest candidate with $4 million in his Senate campaign fund that he can transfer to a governor's race fund. Mr. White, a wealthy attorney, chipped in more than $1 million himself. He had hinted at the switch two weeks ago by saying he would consider a gubernatorial run after Tom Schieffer, the leading Democratic contender, pulled out. Mr. White said then that he wanted time to hear from Texas voters. His ...
Houston mayor joins race for governor
From: The Washington Times | December 5, 2009
HOUSTON | Houston Mayor Bill White abandoned his campaign for the U.S. Senate on Friday in favor of a run for Texas governor. The Democrat immediately becomes his party's strongest candidate with $4 million in his Senate campaign fund that he can transfer to a governor's race fund. Mr. White, a wealthy attorney, chipped in more than $1 million himself. He had hinted at the switch two weeks ago by saying he would consider a gubernatorial run after Tom Schieffer, the leading Democratic contender, pulled out. Mr. White said then that he wanted time to hear from Texas voters. His ...
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