Bill White

Texas voters- even Republicans- have had enough of Rick Perry. PPP's newest poll finds that only 31% of voters think Perry should seek reelection next year, compared to 62% who think it's time for him to step aside. He's among the most unpopular Governors in the country, with only 41% of voters approving of him to 54% who disapprove.

Perry could face great peril in a primary challenge next year. Only 41% of GOP primary voters want him to be their candidate again, compared to 47% who think it's time for someone else.

This is a 5 minute clip from Bill White's speech at the 2010 Texas Democratic Party state convention delivered on Friday, June 25th. I consider this to be the best part where White leads convention delegates in a new mantra: Rick Perry is in it for himself.

Bryan-College Station's The Eagle Endorses Bill White for Governor:

Gov. Rick Perry, Republican vs. former Houston Mayor Bill White, Democrat

In the past 15 years or so, the election for governor hasn't been much of a race, but this year it is. Former Houston Mayor Bill is mounting the strongest Democratic challenge to Rick Perry since Perry became governor with the resignation of George W. Bush 10 years ago. Perry already has served longer as governor than anyone in Texas history, and it is time for his tenure to come to an end.

The Dallas Morning News Endorses Bill White for Governor:

Rick Perry's campaign suggests that his cowboy swagger and his disdain for Washington, D.C. should be enough to convince voters that he's the leader Texas needs.

The state's longest-serving governor is so certain his tenure should be extended that Perry has glided through this re-election bid with an impervious air, shrugging off tough questions and offering few specifics. Trust me, Perry tells voters, I know what I'm doing.

The Amarillo Globe-News Endorsed Bill White for Governor:

Change often doesn't come easily in a political system that usually rewards incumbency, seniority and a stubborn adherence to conventional wisdom.

Texas, however, is ripe for change at the top of its government ladder.

Bill White, thus, has earned the chance to govern a state in flux.

White, the Democratic nominee for governor, has more than earned his spurs as a public official.

The Austin-American Statesman endorses Bill White for Governor

If you're driven by campaign-trail zingers, White might not be your candidate. But a longer listen produces the inescapable conclusion that White is a thoughtful, experienced, unifying leader — just what Texas needs now. That's why we are endorsing him to become Texas' 48th governor.

There's much to appreciate about White, both in his past public service and the direction he plans to lead our state if voters oust GOP Gov. Rick Perry on Nov. 2.