Governor Rick Perry was declared a winner around 8:30. And his opponent Bill White delivered his concession speech around 9. But Governor Perry is still a no-show in Buda. The initial plan was for the governor to deliver his victory speech around 10 p.m. after a parade of other GOP winners had their turn in the spotlight. And no one seems to think there's any reason to change the plan.
Republican Party Keeps Building
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