Former Houston Mayor Bill White (D) continues to run a competitive race against Gov. Rick Perry (R), Rasmussen's latest numbers in Texas show (500 LVs, 4/14, MoE +/- 4.5%).

General Election Matchup
Perry 48 (-1 vs. last poll, 3/3)
White 44 (+1)
Und 6 (unch)

White has to still be considered an underdog, however, given that Perry has a robust 59 percent job approval rating. But White boasts strong statewide visibility this early, with 54 percent of Texans viewing him favorably, compared to 36 percent who view him unfavorably.

A whopping two-thirds of Texans say they would favor a repeal effort of the health care law. But President Obama's job rating has improved six points since last month's survey, as 42 percent now approve compared to 58 percent who disapprove.

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