The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for Aug. 1, 2011
Your afternoon reading:
- "Although still trailing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Gov. Rick Perry has scored his largest share of respondents in a national Republican primary poll since he announced he was considering a presidential run." — Perry now at 18 percent in Rasmussen poll, Trail Blazers
- "Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) is 'poised to enter' the presidential race and is holding a high-level strategy session with a small group of top supporters this week, according to an e-mail sent by his 2010 gubernatorial campaign co-chairman." — Top fundraiser: Perry ‘poised to enter’ presidential race, The Fix
- "Another super PAC has been ...

Comments (4)
Karen Cummings via Texas Tribune on Facebook
They just don't know the real Rick Perry yet. Perry promises the moon, takes your money then waves at you with his middle finger.
MaryLou VandeRiet via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Perry will never get my vote...!!!
Rosalinda Salazar Snuggs via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Like a cow to slaughter...enjoy the Barbeque.
Sean Riley via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I think Rick Perry is a great governor. I'm just not sure how good of a President he would be.