Current Differences Hint at Possible Friction in 2013

by Ross Ramsey from the Texas Tribune

Political players in Austin stick to something called the "friendly incumbent rule."

It means they don't oppose - financially or otherwise - any officeholders who haven't given them good reason.  It's why you rarely see the institutionalpolitical action committees lining up against current members of the Legislature or other officeholders who are seeking re-election.

The code keeps them out of fights that might later work against their interests, and it give them an easy explanation for turning down support for candidates who might share their views.

EVENT CANCELED DUE TO VENUE CHANGE

Saturday, May 5
9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Foster Law Firm Parking Lot
7838 Hwy 90A @ Ulrich Street
Sugar Land

Plans are underway for the first ever Saddle Up Texas Fort Bend County Straw Poll and Candidate Expo.  We invite you to join us to support the candidate(s) of your choice.  This event is a non-partisan event and will showcase candidates who will be on the ballot this year in Fort Bend County, either during the Primary or in a city or school board election.  Results of this straw poll will be announced on site and will also be shared with all local media.

We are inviting all candidates running in these races:

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That is, assuming he gets the nomination, which is looking increasingly likely. No surprise for me, as I have often told Judson it is almost always the person with the most money winning the election.

They simply have more paid professional staff, better ability to organize and of course, advertising. For the lay person who does not follow politics every day and only knows what they see on a commercial while they watch Dancing With The Stars, they are more likely to see a Romney commercial than anyone else.