Chris Bell's memorable quotes from Guv. debate

Chris Bell (photo)
Texas Gubernatorial candidate

"A lot of folks in the Republican Party say they want local control of education, but what they really want is remote control...These folks think they can sit in Austin and make all the decisions."

"It is time for Democrats and independents and angry Republicans to wake up and realize this is our best opportunity in years to take back Texas for the people."

By Tim McCann
Bell staffer

Chris Bell knocked the ball out of the park! His dominating performance last night made it clear that he's the only candidate in this race offering the bold vision and new leadership that Texas desperately needs.

You don't have to take my word for it. Here's what some of Texas's top political minds had to say about the debate:

"In the live televised debate among Texas gubernatorial candidates Friday night, Democrat Chris Bell was by far the most informed, prepared, articulate and poised of the four candidates who want to lead the Lone Star State for the next four years.

"For those who say they didn't know Bell, and for those who do know him and have thought him to be too "dull," the appearance Friday evening should have convinced them that Bell is the most qualified candidate for governor of Texas." -Bob Ray Sanders, Ft. Worth Star-Telegram columnist

"Bell did the best and Rick Perry held his own. But the independent candidates did not fell many trees."
-Bruce Buchanan, University of Texas political science professor

"[Bell] showed he understood the issues facing Texas and was quick on his feet. He answered both questions in a speed round. And his answers on policy were crisp and concise."
-Gromer Jeffers, Dallas Morning News political writer

"Chris Bell came across as extremely competent... I personally think he came across as being very likable...I think Chris Bell came out looking the strongest." -Harold Cook, leading Texas political analyst

If you missed the debate and are curious what all the buzz is about, you can watch a streaming video replay online:

http://www.chrisbell.com/debate

Chris's win in last night's debate will give the campaign a huge bump entering the final month. It's a great weekend to be a Texas Democrat. From the emails that have been pouring in to the campaign, it looks like it's also a great weekend for plenty of independents and disaffected Republicans who realized last night that Chris Bell is the alternative they've been looking for.

After last night's debate, there's no question that Chris Bell is the only real voice for change is in this election. Now help us spread the word!