| Hours after state Senator Leticia Van De Putte opted out of a statewide run and statement of support for Senator Kirk Watson, the internets went a flutter.
David Mauro speculated on the Travis County shake up and a couple of us even started a draft Watson facebook page.
While all this was going on, one thing still remained unclear. Will Watson even run.
The inside Austin speculation has always been Watson would be a strong and formidable candidate and was seriously looking on when and if he should run for statewide office again.
Peggy Fikac caught up with Senator Watson and put the Senator on the clock. Watson has stated he won't make a decision until the end of the summer which should be around the time a special session concludes.
He went on to tell Peggy...
I am very flattered by Senator Van de Putte's confidence in me, and I strongly agree with her about the need for improved leadership in Texas.
I have a job I enjoy greatly, which is representing the citizens of Senate District 14. Over the next several weeks, I will evaluate the role I intend to play in serving Texas after 2010. That service may include running for and serving in another office or running for reelection. I intend to give this issue serious consideration, and I do not anticipate making any decisions in this regard until at least sometime after the end of the anticipated special session of the legislature, and probably not until the end of the summer.
With Senator Van De Putte's announcement yesterday, even though it was a decision not to run, expect the statewide roster to begin solidifying over the next 60 to 90 days. |
