Texas (6/3/06)

John Cornyn is the sixth least popular senator with a -4% net approval rating in Texas. For a Republican in a strong Republican state, that is not good. Fortunately for Cornyn, however, is the fact that the Texas Democratic party hasn't had a strong candidate since Ann Richards. Congressman Chet Edwards would be the best candidate, but his district is highly competitive and would be hard for anybody else to hold. Another possibility is Houston Mayor Bill White. White, a moderate, was reelected in 2005 with 91% of the vote. Either could give Cornyn, who will probably not be opposed in the GOP primaries, a serious challenge.

Potential GOP Candidates: Senator John Cornyn (http://cornyn.senate.gov/)

Potential Dem Candidates: Congressman Chet Edwards (http://www.chetedwards.com/) Mayor of Houston Bill White (http://www.billwhiteforhouston.com/)

Current Rating: Leans GOP