Texas

Strange things appear to be afoot in Texas. Moderate republicans seem to be lining up to make independent bids for several offices thereby cutting their own party's throat. I guess they figure to save their party, they must first destroy it.

According to a Houston Chronicle poll, even Tom Delay would lose today with Steve Stockman pulling in enough votes to allow Democrat Nick Lampson to beat Delay. From the Houston Chronicle:

"Any vote Stockman gets is going to come out of Tom DeLay's hide," [University of Houston pollster Richard] Murray said. "DeLay's November fate depends on what happens in the real world. He has to be acquitted."

Stockman has stated that he will run, but is not yet on the ballot.

Also, in the upcoming Governor's race, Scott McClellan's mother is going to make an independent bid which will only draw votes away from current Governor Rick Perry, Although he may face a primary challenge from Kay Bailey Hutchinson.

All in all, a trend that makes me smile.