I was at Tom Schieffer's press conference today at the Capitol for his announcement that he's not running for Governor. He couldn't have been more clear that he is asking all of the other candidates for Governor to do the same - drop out and get behind Bill White. From my Twitter Feed (@museblogger) as the press conference was happening (read from bottom to top for the correct order):
- Schieffer in good humor - funny in his remarks, but also serious about everyone uniting behind Bill White.9 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer: Funny remark - last week's candidate forum didn't remind him of the G8. Got big laughs. :) (was asked if last week's candidate forum for governor influenced his decision)10 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer: Has not talked to Gilbert, Kinky, Shami.11 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer: Urges Democratic Party to come together here - unite behind a single candidate and we will win.11 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer: Mayor White has great chance to be elected if he emphasizes Texas is a place for big hopes and big dreams.12 minutes ago from web
Schieffer: Statistics are against the Republicans. Dems are a party of change.14 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer: Where are R's vulnerable? Our state is not working. Last and first in all the wrong things. (Lists them)14 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer: I'm asking all people not named Bill White to not run for governor. (got a laugh)15 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer: Someone of Mayor's White's caliber can win. If Dem party does not offer someone of White's caliber, Dems will lose and lose badly15 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer: Absolutely believes a Dem can win - need a serious, thoughtful candidate.16 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer: Asked his office to set up meeting with Bill White Friday afternoon. Met with him yesterday (Sun). Met at White's home.17 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer said he knows people have a visceral hate for Bush and he's sorry they do. Said that was not a big obstacle. (when asked if he thought his support of Bush hurt him)17 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer: Will not run for anything ever again.18 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer: raising money was biggest obstacle-couldn't convince enough people he could win-could not get $, became self fulfilling prophecy18 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer admits he had trouble fundraising.19 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer: White can unite the Democratic Party to change direction of the State.20 minutes ago from iTweet
Schieffer said he made decision yesterday after talking to Mayor White that he would drop out of race. Urging others to unite behind White.
From my Facebook update when presser started: Scheiffer says he met with Mayor White yesterday and said he urged him to run for Governor. Told him we had to have a candidate who was a thoughtful and serious person who could draw on a broad base of support. Schieffer is longer candidate for Governor. Hopes his action will be catalyst for others to reassess their position and unite with him behind Bill White for Governor.
20 minutes ago from iTweet
In speaker's committee room at Capitol waiting for Schieffer's presser.38 minutes ago from Tweetie
UPDATE: Here are Schieffer's prepared remarks that were passed out at the press conference.
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