The Brief: Top Texas News for Jan. 26, 2012

by David Muto
January 26, 2012
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The Big Conversation:

A new poll confirms it: In Texas, Gov. Rick Perry's approval numbers have taken a beating since his tailspin of a presidential run.

His favorability has even fallen below President Barack Obama's, according to the poll, which was commissioned by the Austin American-Statesman, The Dallas Morning News, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News.

The survey, conducted from Saturday to Tuesday, found that just 40 percent of Texas adults approve of Perry's performance as governor, compared with 43 percent who approve of Obama's job performance. That 40 percent ...

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Comments (15)

January 26, 2012 @ 7:27 a.m.

MaryLou VandeRiet via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Perry has always been on the bottom of the Totum Pole with me !!!
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January 26, 2012 @ 7:41 a.m.

Cengiz Friedrich-Cem Turan-Deutscher via Texas Tribune on Facebook

I wouldn't vote for him even if he DID manage to get Dublin Dr. Pepper back up..... or would I?!
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January 26, 2012 @ 7:43 a.m.

Garrick Stephens via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Recall him now... No need to wait till 2014!
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January 26, 2012 @ 7:44 a.m.

John Lyon via Texas Tribune on Facebook

"That run for President? I'm sorry. Oops."
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January 26, 2012 @ 7:46 a.m.

Donna Rene Johnston via Texas Tribune on Facebook

There will still be Dr. Pepper made with pure cane sugar, just not in Dublin. And Perry won the election against Chris Bell, et al, with 39% of the vote. He doesnt need a high approval rating to get re-elected, just apathetic opposition.
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January 26, 2012 @ 8:06 a.m.

Seth Webb via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Oops!
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January 26, 2012 @ 8:20 a.m.

Cyn Colpaart via Texas Tribune on Facebook

the only running he should do - is on town lake!
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January 26, 2012 @ 8:21 a.m.

Vicki Rawlins McCuistion via Texas Tribune on Facebook

but will the voters remember this by the time the next election comes around? Sadly, I think not.
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January 26, 2012 @ 8:27 a.m.

Steve Portch via Texas Tribune on Facebook

maybe he can get a job as a spokesman for one of the toll road companies
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January 26, 2012 @ 8:54 a.m.

Bambi Clark via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Keep asking people and they will get even lower.
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January 26, 2012 @ 9:19 a.m.

Alexandra Richmond via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Humility does not exist within that man.
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January 26, 2012 @ 9:51 a.m.

Tony Trevino

I must be the crazy one. Who are these 40% who approve of Perry. What else do they have to see or read to figure out that this guy was not presidential material that people could count on. He has appointed so many people to office and commissions and boards that they could make up a sizable voting block - and they are beholding.
January 26, 2012 @ 10:13 a.m.

Mimi Purnell via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Don't underestimate the power of pride! Yea, the one that comes right before the fall.
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January 26, 2012 @ 11:15 a.m.

Bill Eaves via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Hey easy Texans it's not like life in Texas is bad, take a look at yourself in the mirror! You don't look like your hurting!
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January 26, 2012 @ 7:23 p.m.

Kelley Smith via Texas Tribune on Facebook

love love love this story
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