Watts, Noriega, Reichstadt and.....Montford Too?

speaking of US Senate (0.00 / 0)

Watts reported raising over $1.1m in the second quarter.

I don't know how much of the second quarter he was actually working on fundraising...but an impressive showing, anyhow.

Noriega will not have to file any paperwork until he is no longer "testing the waters".

The next FEC compliance reports are due out in October.

Please refer to KT's signature.

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by: colin @ Mon Jul 09, 2007 at 16:48:02 PM UTC

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by: Matt Glazer @ Mon Jul 09, 2007 at 20:21:27 PM UTC

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Will someone please (5.00 / 1)

whisper to Sen. Montford that he would be a shoe-in for Lt. Governor in 2010?

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by: PDiddie @ Mon Jul 09, 2007 at 16:49:06 PM UTC

Agreed (5.00 / 1)

And why do so many qualified politicians avoid running for Lt. Governor?  It is the most powerful position to hold in Texas state government.  Wasn't like Dewhurst was a shining star. 

Todd

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi

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by: Todd Hill @ Mon Jul 09, 2007 at 16:50:56 PM UTC

really, Montford? (0.00 / 0)

I thought he was President of ATT...not just an executive. None of the rumor mills in SA that I'm aware of are spreading this. Your NorTex sources may be better tuned in to what he is planning.

Would make it very interesting.  He did great things in the State Senate and moved heaven and earth at TxTech.

He's been out of it so long that it might not really get folks excited about his entrance into the race.

As I recall, he retired with a lot of money in his account, but wouldn't be able to use any of that on a federal race.

Please refer to KT's signature.

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by: colin @ Mon Jul 09, 2007 at 16:54:09 PM UTC

This is Big News (0.00 / 0)

If it is true. 

Agree Montford would be great as Lt. Gov, but wouldn't mind seeing him make a run for the Senate either.

Disclosure: I am a Texas Tech grad.

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by: Benny @ Mon Jul 09, 2007 at 18:03:36 PM UTC

Montford rumor is false (0.00 / 0)

It has cropped up before but was just as phony then.  His contract with ATT has severe financial penalties for early retirement.  He has told those who bother to ask that he enjoys seeing his name in print but isn't running.

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by: Orizaba 212 @ Mon Jul 09, 2007 at 18:15:39 PM UTC

Why not run for Lt. Gov.? The pay is lousy (0.00 / 0)

It's my understanding the pay for the Lt. Gov. is the same as it is for legislators: $7,200 per year.

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by: IrvingDemocrat @ Mon Jul 09, 2007 at 19:33:43 PM UTC

And so? (0.00 / 0)

Montford, and most other candidates, have hundreds of thousands..if not millions (Watts) in the bank.

They don't run for the pay they run for the power and influence of the position. 

That is why most legislators in Austin are doctors, lawyers, and business owners.  They are generally the only one who can afford to run for office, and the only ones' who can afford a salary of $7200.

This, of course, doesn't mention the perks they get either.

Todd

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi

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by: Todd Hill @ Mon Jul 09, 2007 at 19:36:13 PM UTC

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:) (0.00 / 0)

The more candidates the better. If this primary gets heated, it could draw national attention. This is the last thing a vulnerable Cornyn wants.

"America should lead by extending a hand, not a fist" - John Edwards

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by: leftshoe @ Mon Jul 09, 2007 at 21:24:44 PM UTC

Another thought... (0.00 / 0)

Speculation of another Republican jumping in to challenge Cornyn in the primary is circulating.  Did anyone notice that Cornyn ran to the local news coverage to show that he was trying to help flood victims?  Coincidentally, Dewhurst went to “survey” the damage just before Cornyn’s big press push?  The rumor mill is percolating and something of this magnitude may not be far off. 

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by: Jeff.Radford @ Mon Jul 09, 2007 at 22:12:40 PM UTC

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It's not a good sign (0.00 / 0)

that I have never heard of Montford.

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by: muse @ Tue Jul 10, 2007 at 12:26:46 PM UTC

Watts (0.00 / 0)

And you heard of Watts prior to his entrance in the race?

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi

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by: Todd Hill @ Tue Jul 10, 2007 at 14:07:36 PM UTC

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statewide (0.00 / 0)

Montford is probably better known than Noriega.

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by: David Mauro @ Tue Jul 10, 2007 at 15:11:59 PM UTC

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