Jason Embry at the Austin American Statesman outlines a history of political decisions that crippled Hutchington's prospects for governor, as well as discusses her failures to adapt and effectively counter her opponents current campaign.
Hutchington's indecision and inaction for years contributed to her loss. After opting not to run against Perry in 2006, she was complacent in her efforts due to a percieved lead against perry for 2010. Perry's ability to capitalize heavily on anti-Obama and anti-government sentiments of the day combined with his ability to expose Hutchington's politically unwise voting record (for a republican governor of Texas) had the net effect of demolishing the favor towards Hutchinson amongst republicans.
Hutchington's previous efforts to secure for state projects and interests now worked against her, and her own political advertising focused on smaller faults of Perry's history and couldn't stand up to the anti-Obama headwind that had been catapulting Perry's popularity.
About Me
- Thomas
- Democracy in its many permutations will always be flawed, but as there has yet been no viable alternative, we have to work with this system we've created. My politics viewpoints come primarily from readings of history & economics, as well as my family. I am generally fiscally conservative, and promote measures that help decentralize power and remove potential for corruption, for instance, term limits for senators. I am generally apathetic regarding moral/social issues, and tend to look at them in economic terms. From this class I hope to gain a working knowledge of our states political situation, and its relation the the nation and the world.
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