That is the basic question and if he seeks the nomination for a second term as Governor of Texas in 1998 will his quest for the 2000 nomination get in his way. Other former Governors of Texas have found that it is hard to get re-elected. In fact none have done so for over 20 years. And then there is the question of what would happen if a Democrat John Sharp is elected to the post of Lt. Governor in 1998. When the Governor leaves town the Lt.
Governor takes over.
A Bush presidential run would cause him to leave John Sharp in charge of the state and that could cause problems. And if Bush is elected President the Lt. Governor would become Governor. That was one of the problems that cause California Governor Pete Wilson campaign to go down in flames in 1996. So, it is nice that our Governor is leading in the polls.