The race for the White House included a North Texas visit Wednesday from one of the Republican presidential contenders.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker spent about an hour meeting voters at the Highland Park Soda Fountain.
NBC 5 asked him with so many candidates running with Texas ties, why would he be better.
"I have governed like a red state governor would here in Texas, in a blue state. I have shown that I am not intimidated by anybody. It is is one thing to do it in a red state. I have shown that common sense conservative forums can work in a state that has not gone conservative for president since 1984," Walker said.
NBC News on Wednesday confirmed that former Texas Gov. Rick Perry no longer has paid campaign staff in New Hampshire.
In response, his campaign released the following statement.
"Gov. Perry continues to travel the country sharing his optimistic vision for the future of the country and his proven record of success, and he continues to focus on competing in the early states.
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Whether it's his time serving as governor of the 12th largest economy in the world, stepping in when Washington D.C. failed to secure our border, or serving our country in the U.S. Air Force, Gov. Perry's record is unmatched by any other candidate in the field."
Dallas County Republican Chairman Wade Emmert, speaking about Perry's financial problems, pointed out that Sen. John McCain struggled financially early in the 2008 campaign, and went on to become the Republican nominee for president.
NBC 5 asked Emmert whether this is the beginning of the end for Perry's bid.
"I think in the next several months you will see several candidates bow out. Whether that's Rick Perry, I don't know," said Emmert.
Emmert said Perry needs to have a good showing in Iowa. He is one of several candidates with Texas ties trying to win the nomination. Texas is very important in this election, with 155 electoral votes, and an earlier primary.
The question is who will get the backing both financially and politically.
"I am not going to get involved in the primaries because we have so many good Texans who are running, and people born in Texas from other states, so I wish them all well," said U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
