It looks like Kay Bailey Hutchison is going to run against Gov. Rick Perry in the primaries in 2010.  Kay Bailey is well liked around these parts, but I think her support of Roe v Wade will certainly hurt her chances with the conservatives, while her terrible record on environmental issues may hurt her with independents. Being pro-choice definitely didn't help Rudy Giuliani, who was supported by Gov. Rick Perry, in the presidential primaries. Abortion is a hot-button in Texas, and while it probably shouldn't be much of a factor in a gubernatorial race, I'm sure the attack ads will get pretty nasty.

I can't help but think that Hutchison may have her eye on something bigger than being governor.  Palin's nomination for vice-president may be having Kay seeing new possibilities.  It's hard to ignore the sensation that Palin created and Kay Bailey may believe that the time is right to make her move.  It will be interesting to see how this one plays out.