The Brief: Top Texas News for Nov. 7, 2011
The Big Conversation:
A group of Rick Perry allies has stepped briefly — and uncharacteristically — into the spotlight: his family.
Perry's parents broke their years-long silence last week, agreeing to an interview with The Dallas Morning News, which was published Sunday.
Refusing to discuss politics or rumors, the Perrys, who still live in the governor's hometown of Paint Creek, opened up about their son's upbringing and praised his work ethic and style.
"The way we look at it, this country needs Rick Perry because he’s the kind of person who will lead," cattleman Ray Perry, 86, told ...
Comments (13)
Karen Spivey-Cummings via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Perry is involving his mother in his political campaign? Oh wow. Does he really think this is going to influence anyone?
Steven Flood via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Two words for Perry Corn Hole!
Anna Garza Franklin via Texas Tribune on Facebook
In Perry's opinion he wants "what's best for America." However, he isn't really that smart nor does he really know what is best for America. His latest "plan" would have us deeper in debt, more dependent on foreign countries to loan us money, and with more of a carbon footprint than ever before. Just say "NO" to Perry.
Stacey Johnson via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Rick Perry is a parasitic worm
Dale H Curry via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Chilling. First that Perry's mother believes he is smarter than she is, and that his son is considering running for office. As to his son's job "pumping him up", he might want to tone it down after that hilarious speech last week.
Neil Moyer via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Mamas don't let your babies grow up to be politicians; friends don't let friends be GNOP...
Jim Hsu via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Perry bragged about his Cs, D-s and Fs while in college. Guess he didn't brag about those grades to his mom, if she thinks "he's smarter than I am."
Or maybe he really is smarter than his mom....in which case, what does that make her and her words of "wisdom?!"
Stanley Moore via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Oh Mom. There is no way he is smarter than you.
Kimberly Burkett via Texas Tribune on Facebook
You know things are bad when your mommy has to tell voters that you're not as stupid as you appear. Pack it up and quit embarassing yourself, Rick - you're done.
Cris Sleightholm
What a heart warming story. Shucks, too bad Perry can't keep his mouth shut, and when he does talk; say something intelligent.
Barbara Nalls Golson via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Moms will always say that aout their son, doesnt make it true.
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I have now changed my opinion about Mr. Perry. His family, Al Gore and Bill Clinton now endorse Perry's policies.
Perry has found his niche and the supporters that matter to win the election.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/11/bill-clinton-rick-perry-presidential-election-/1
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This man need to give up the race before he convinves the rest of the country that Texans are a bunch of fools. Afterall the State must be full of losers if they elected Perry that many times for governor.