I entertained this topic over lunch with friends in which we all shared our opinions of who had the edge in the 2009 Mayoral Election of the City of Houston. When it comes to the four candidates … who is the candidate to beat?
In order to answer that question though one must understand who enjoys the support of the establishment. There is only one candidate that in my opinion is enjoying an advantage although they do not boast it, which is good.
Gene Locke has the support and endorsements of high profile Democrats such as former Mayors Lee Brown and Bob Lanier. I must note though, Annise Parker did receive the endorsement of 56 Democratic Precinct Chairs but that may not translate to much to voters that rely on the big names.
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