Those Perry-lovin cronies in the state's Republican party took a shot at Strayhorn for inviting all Texans to vote in the Republican primary:

â??It's one thing when a candidate tries to invite like-minded conservative Democrats and Independents to make a lasting commitment to the Republican Party. It's quite another to encourage liberals to vote in the primary like a one-night stand.â??

It gets better. Strayhorn's son responded, obviously incensed at having his momma called a slut:

"In a letter sent today to members of the State Republican Executive Committee, Strayhorn's campaign manager, her son Brad, states he called Fisher and demanded he apologize for the â??inappropriate and degrading comment.â??

Did he get an apology?

"Bill Crocker of Austin, one of the state's two members of the Republican National Committee, laughed upon hearing Fisher's comment, adding he sees no reason to say sorry."

Still waiting to see if Brad kicks his ass, cuz them's fightin' words.