Poll numbers got gossips talking

George Strong (gstrong@political.com)
Fri, 23 Oct 1998 07:49:23 -0500


Here is what the gossips are talking about in Austin. According to the
http://www.quorumreport.com a new Eppstein poll is out. Eppstein is a well
respected Ft. Worth Political Consultant(usually on the GOP side)

Bush-69.7% Mauro-- 21.8%

Perry 37.9% Sharp -- 41.6%

Cornyn 35% Mattox -- 40%

Rylander-- 39% Hobby--36%

Dewhurst -- 40% Raymond -- 26%

The gossips are also talking about The Texas Poll has the Lt. Gov race tied
at 37% to 37%. Just 12% are undecided and Sharp is leading with independent
women and he is getting 16% of the GOP vote.

The Houston gossips are talking about the HISD School Bond election which
the local GOP leadership is supporting. In a gutsy move the Harris County
Chair Gary Polland along with County Judge Robert Eckels came out in
support for the bonds against the advice of some of their very right wing
supporters.