Attorney General Abbott Kicks Off Gubernatorial Run

Attorney General Greg Abbott launched his gubernatorial campaign on this past Sunday in downtown San Antonio. He is currently in the race for the governor of Texas along with Republican Tom Pauken, with speculations that Democrat Sen. Wendy Davis might join the race as well. Wendy Davis received nation-wide popularity among the democratic community after her 12-plus-hour filibuster in the Texas Legislature’s first special session over the controversial abortion restrictions. This next gubernatorial election could potentially be a turning point on the political stage if there is an increase in the booming Hispanic population that register and show up to the voting booths to show democratic support. This topic will be in the headlines as the race progresses, especially if new contenders decide to run. The future political state of Texas will definitely be affected by the decision which could produce major changes in legislation.

Here is the link to the article: http://www.statesman.com/ap/ap/texas/ag-abbott-set-to-formally-begin-gubernatorial-run/nYqFJ/