POLS 1337 Lecture #9: TX Office of Governor Part IIPrevious Lecture: TX Office of Governor Part ICandidates for GovernorAttorney General Greg Abbott (Republican)Background: University of Texas Grad., Served as Att. Gen since 2002, fought against Obama Adminissue focus: Immigration/border control, economy, gun lawsState Senator Wendy Davis (Democrat)Background: Raised by single mother, married/divorced at young age, worked through community college, TCU & Harvard Law Graduate. Issues focus: Education, Economy, Military assistanceCandidates for Lieutenant GovernorLeticia Van de Putte (D)Dan Patrick (R) Office of Lieutenant GovernorDavid Dewhurst (Republican)- Current Lt. Gov*Many people believe the Lt. Gov is more powerful than the GovernorLt. Gov presides over the TX Senate These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Identification for VotingRepublicans: (For) having a photo ID used as a requirement for voting to reduce voting fraud.Democrats: (Against) having a photo ID as a requirement, fear that people who do NOT have ID will not be able to vote, potential loss for their votes. Acceptable Photo ID’s - TX Driver’s license- Personal ID Card- Concealed handgun permit- US Military ID- Certification of Citizenship (with photo)- Election ID
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