The Brief: Top Texas News for Dec. 10, 2012
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Already a known foe of federal health care reform, Gov. Rick Perry doesn't have high hopes for the law's success nationwide, either.
In an interview with Forbes magazine, Perry said he thought health care reform may fail, in part because of the federally mandated state-based online marketplaces — dubbed "insurance exchanges" — in which consumers will be able to shop for health coverage.
"I'm not sure Obamacare is going to be successful," Perry said. "And one of the reasons I’m not sure it’s going to be successful is because the exchanges are not going ...
Comments (28)
Lee B. Weaver via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Wait...did Perry just refer to himself as a "wise governor"?
Now, THAT is news!
Jim Hsu via Texas Tribune on Facebook
...and name three reasons why it will fail, Gov. Stupid. Bet you can't.
Michael Coffelt via Texas Tribune on Facebook
thanks for taking care of us Texans Rick! /sarcasm
Robert Sheldon via Texas Tribune on Facebook
a waste of oxygen, this one. Time for him to "git on down the road"
Betty Dawn Hamilton via Texas Tribune on Facebook
So is this HIS way in accepting Obamacare through the back door without AGREEING with it, i.e. "push this off on the states"?
Jack Suggs via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Rick Perry, wise guy governor.
Carlitos Way via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Hit the road jack. Don't go away mad just go away.
Frank Kenisky via Texas Tribune on Facebook
So he's going to do everything possible to make it fail in Texas. That would be akin to serving in the military and then doing nothing to help your buddies out of trouble. Coward.
Carolyn Moon via Texas Tribune on Facebook
His attitude and that of others, will just help bring universal coverage quicker.
Sherry Scott via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Oh Rick I'll never forget you, but I won't stop trying.
Lisa Crider via Texas Tribune on Facebook
And what's his plan for the millions of Texans without insurance?
Michelle Michon via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Does anyone listen to what Perry has to say anymore?
Lori Trammell via Texas Tribune on Facebook
One size doesn't fit all. The states need to know what they would be agreeing to fund.
Steve Fischer via Texas Tribune on Facebook
What would Perry know about "wise" governors?
Joe Estep via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Love the childish name calling. Any of you read what he hehas said? Any of you have any ideas as to how to finance this monster? I am not a fan of Rick but less of a fan of nonsense.
Luisa Inez Newton via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Given Perry's lousy track record on everything from education to the environment, when is he going to realize the whole world thinks of him as a joke, a puppet to the wealthy and a plague upon Texas
Kevin Schleicher via Texas Tribune on Facebook
wtg
Scott Nicol via Texas Tribune on Facebook
when was the last time Texas had a wise governor or a wise legislature?
Joey Halbert via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Why is healthcare the state's problem again?
Jolyn Brand via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Too bad us Texans have Rick Perry- he's NO "wise governor"
Neil Moyer via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Is he on/off his meds???
Stanley Moore via Texas Tribune on Facebook
"No, thank you" to Rick.
Suzanne Burton via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Perry's inattention to our state's uninsured this past decade is coming to haunt him. He has allowed Texas to be #1 with 26.3% of the population uninsured. He is having difficulty cleaning up the mess he made. Boo-hoo. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/30/states-uninsured-residents_n_1844346.html#slide=1453931
Olga Campos Benz via Texas Tribune on Facebook
"wise governors and wise legislatures" sounds like a double oxymoron spoken by a moron
Faith Smith via Texas Tribune on Facebook
@Scott Nicol IT WAS ANN RICHARDS!!!!
James McClure via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Why do we still call him Rick, when the name Dick seems to fit him so much better?
JC DemocratofTejas
Does anyone care what perry thinks? NO! He just keeps flailing himself onto the public eye, and it gives me a headache. Just go away. This is the worst governor of Texas ever, and most likely worst governor ever. Mr. OOPS. Tone it down, as no one wants or cares about your opinion.
And...WHY DO YOU HATE CHRISTMAS RICK PERRY? Where are our lovely decorations down Congress Avenue. Did you no bid contract buddies take those funds too? Go away.
C.g. David via Texas Tribune on Facebook
If someone that didn't suck worse would run he would be Ex-Gov. Any takers?