"It's the economy, stupid"

When James Carville came up with the phrase, "it's the economy, stupid," he surely wasn't expecting it to become a phrase that would be used during many of the campaigns to follow. This phrase holds true to the governors race here in Texas. The Texas economy is one of the fastest growing throughout the nation and that could be why Governor Perry is doing so well in the polls. If the economy is doing well, than there is not a dire need for change. Perry could be considered as doing a good job and it isn't necessary to replace him. Economic development has been a top priority for the Texas Governor and Legislature. It's too bad for White, he could be closer in the polls if there was an economic crisis in Texas, but there isn't. White was the leader of Texas's largest economic enclave, Houston. He could do well if he highlighted what he did for Houston's economic growth and how he could apply the same strategy to the entire state.
It is unlikely that White come up ahead in the polls this close to election day. The only way he could come forward would be if there was some sort of disaster and if Perry was to handle it poorly. A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows that Perry is with 51% support and White with 43% support. This lead looks to be too far for White to catch up. Nothing is set in stone and it very well could be a lot closer than some think, only time will tell. If White does not win, it will be an unprecedented election for Perry seeking a third term as Governor.