4 - Written Assignment GOVT 2301 Mini 3 Week Spring 2012

Today we discussed factions and the inevitability of diverse interests in a civilized society. This can apply to Texas - more or less. I want you to consider this in terms use this apply this topic to your paper. As best as you can determine, what interests are being represented by the different candidates in the race? What different interest groups are backing the various candidates? Can you detect major conflicts between competing interests based on which interests support each candidate? Try to determine why this conflict exists.