Debra Medina (R),running for Texas Governor in the Republican primary
Debra Medina is climbing up the ranks in the Republican primary for Governor of Texas. Rick Perry still has the lead but Medina isn't too far behind.
According to PublicPolicyPolling.com Perry is at 39%,Kay Bailey Hutchison is at 28%, and Medina is edging closer with 24%. There is a definite line within the race when it comes to ideology. Perry is at 42% with conservatives, and Medina is outpolling Hutchison with them by a 25-23 margin. Hutchison cleans up with moderates, leading Perry 49-29, but unfortunately for her prospects they account for only 20% of GOP primary voters.
The poll also found that people trust state level politicians more than Washington politicians. When asked whether they trust Austin or
Washington politicians more to solve Texas' problems, state level politicians win out by a margin of 78-3.
Medina's popularity could be growing thanks to the discontent that many feel with the political establishment. She actually leads the race, 37-32 over Perry, with the third of primary voters who disapprove of Washington politicians. With those who are happy she trails well behind at 17%.
On the democratic side Bill White leads Farouk Shami 49-19.
Complete results can be found at www.publicpolicypolling.com.
