That's of course Lite Guv Dan Patrick, that Dannie Goeb.
Yours truly's take on Goeb's lament, at the Trib? I think this is a mix of trying to low-key kneecap Kenny Boy Paxton before the primary runoff with Big John Cornyn, shaking the money trees for yet more moolah, and real worry, especially should Paxton prevail.
First, he's speaking specifically about the Texas Huose, meaning that this is a callout to Speaker Dustin Burrows. Remember that Goeb is quick with a side-eye, followed by being quick with a shiv.
Second, this is all contingent on whether or not the loser of the Senate runoff endorses the winner.
It's not clear how much Goeb is worried about Paxton as standard-bearer should he win and Big John endorse. BUT? Per point the first, it's a side-eye to Kenny Boy should he win, with endorsement, and a shiv should he lose and not endorse.
So, pre-runoff result, it's 20 percent actual worry, 30 percent shaking the money tree and 50 percent the rest. Don't be fooled into thinking Danny Boy is that alarmist.
That said, per Kuff with more links, don't rate that below 20 percent, either.
