Even a losing Texas gubernatorial bid could help Wendy Davis and Democrats

The state senator famous for her abortion filibuster probably won't win. But winning isn't everything.

Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis (D) speaks at the National Press Club on August 5.
(Image credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) may or may not be running for president in 2016. But one thing is for sure: He isn't running for re-election in 2014.

The safe money is on state Attorney General Greg Abbott (R) waltzing into the open governor's suite. But Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis (D) is at least going to jump into the race to give Abbott a proper fight, says Texas lawyer Robert Miller, citing "credible sources."

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.