The governor's race is already over. The down-ballot races are for the most part, boring. At stake is command of the Texas Senate and a job that in some ways is more powerful than that of governor. As an added bonus, the winner of the race will occupy the governor's mansion if Gov. George W. Bush runs for, and wins, the White House in 2000. Sharp and Perry have a long history that goes back to their college days. The mud is already flying and it will only get worse, which always makes for good entertainment.
