The Texas governor’s race already is testing what could be a key question in the 2010 elections: Just what do Republicans want to hear from their politicians when it comes to the stimulus?

Rick Perry (Getty)

The GOP primary for governor between incumbent Rick Perry and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison promises to be one of the most intriguing, expensive elections of 2010, with the winner a favorite to prevail in the general election. The race also promises to be one the longest — voters won’t go to the polls for nearly a year, but already the two candidates are in campaign mode. The most recent source of disagreement: The stimulus.