Another Hat in the Ring, Possibly [Race for Governor 2010]

Tom Schieffer, brother to Bob (host of Face the Nation) and friend to Dubya, will be traversing the state over the next few months to gauge interest in his possible run as a Democrat for the governor's office. Schieffer most recently served as US Ambassador to Japan, after he served as US Ambassador to Australia from 2001-05. He made an announcement of sorts today, on Texas Independence Day, commenting on the disappointing state of Texas' educational system and saying that he is filing paperwork to form an exploratory committee towards joining in the race for governor. [KUT]