The press paid little attention to the Republican gubernatorial primary , fully expecting that the winner of the Democratic primary would be the next governor .
His campaign was not taken seriously at first even among Republicans , who were more concerned about helping Senator Jeremiah Denton win reelection .
The press paid little attention to the Republicans gubernatorial primary , fully expecting that the winner of the Democratic primary would be the next governor .
His campaign was not taken seriously at first even among Republicans , who were more concerned about helping Senator Jeremiah Denton win reelection .