It's become clear through this debate - this is not a traditional choice for Democratic voters. Bill White knows the issues. Farouk Shami has a vision, but seems unclear on the details of both policy and practice in Texas government. It isn't right or wrong, just a different choice on March 2.
Shami's promised a job
for every Texan and to soon open two factories building solar panels - plus to
give $10 Million back to Texas if he can't add 100,000 jobs in two
years. What do you make of that? It is hard to understand how
a Governor could out everyone to work, if that is what he means.
13 minutes in - Farouk
Shami has to be prodded repeatedly to address specific issues. He is new
at this and it shows. The questions are getting at specific parts of
specific issues and while he is good at the big stuff - he is struggling at
times to get the specifics.
The TV crew just showed
us the set during a test. First impression - both look comfortable in
front of the cameras - but the set is one the most interesting I've ever seen
for a debate. I assure you it's not coming to you live from a bar, but it
looks like they could be one corner of a barbecue joint.
It is certainly a change from the
pale wooden walls on City Council chambers where White appeared for the last 6
years.
We are at the studios of
KTVT & KTXA in Fort Worth. It may be rainy at home, but it is cold
and windy up here. The media room (very small) is packed. Both
candidates are apparently doing run throughs right now inside the studios.
Debate starts in 22 minutes.
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