The Brief: Top Texas News for Dec. 1, 2011
The Big Conversation:
Gov. Rick Perry, looking to get Iowans on board his struggling campaign, has turned to friends at home. About 600 of them, to be precise.
The Dallas Morning News reports today that Perry plans to bring more than 600 influential Texans to Iowa this month as part of a sustained final push for a solid showing in the first-test state.
Perry's entourage will include "party stalwarts, consultants, lobbyists, business supporters and friends," as well as Attorney General Greg Abbott, Comptroller Susan Combs and top campaign aides, according to the Morning News.
“We have a good opportunity ...
Comments (5)
Jason Lee Stuart via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Oooooh! Susan Combs! When Iowans learn more about her and the way she has run the Comptroller's office, I'm sure they'll become even more excited about the Perry candidacy.
John Cobarruvias via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I would like to go just to watch!
Ruth Hill Pieper via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Think we could get Iowa to take them all?
Jason Stradtner via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Can we lock the doors when they leave?
Terry Moore via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I sat at the table next to Karl Rove and Susan Combs at Magnolia Cafe one morning last week. I wonder if he was trying to talk her out of this?