Time for One More Party Switch This Year?

I've been of the opinion that El Paso State Rep, Pat Haggerty, would be one of the most palatable party switches to the side of good. It's looking more and more like Tom Craddick is setting things up to see if it might come to pass.

In this instance, I'm actually going to agree with the bulk of Burka's take. If it's Haggerty v Margo in a GOP primary, I'm not sure what Haggerty tells the natives that makes them happy with him. And that's not even factoring in the money it'll take to combat the onslaught that Margo would bring. Exactly how do you get that message heard - whatever it is - above the din of those proverbial Louisville Sluggers cracking on your kneecaps?

Likewise, if Haggerty sticks it out, all the best to Shapleigh in finding a D to put up in the General. Cuz the only way Haggerty is on the ballot in 11 months is if he's a Dem. Otherwise, it'll be Margo versus a D. Personally, I'd much prefer that D be Haggerty.