Frenemies

ID: 2698 ~ Creator: “Gov. Ann Richards and Bob Bullock at Inauguration Ceremonies,” Bob Bullock Digital Collection, Baylor Collections of Political Materials, W.R. Poage Legislative Library, Baylor University, Waco, Texas.
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Frenemies

Though it was initially amicable, Richards’ relationship with Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock soured over her term as governor. Conflicts of personality, agenda, and staffing served as contributing factors. The two officials, however, maintained a mutual respect for one another.

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By Regina Wenger
On a hot Atlanta evening in July 1988, Ann Richards emerged from deep in the heart of Texas to address the Democratic National Convention as the keynote speaker. The Texas treasurer’s rousing and pointed speech—sprinkled with her characteristic…