The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for Aug. 3, 2011

by David Muto
August 3, 2011
12 Comments

Your afternoon reading:

"To a sizable slice of the Republican base, Rick Perry looks like the conservative, charismatic presidential candidate they have been waiting for in the 2012 campaign. To many GOP elites, however, the Texan looks more like a general election flop in the making." — GOP ponders a Rick Perry 2012 candidacy, Politico

"Whether he wants it to be or not, it will become truly about his probable candidacy for president. Perhaps with that in mind, event organizers this week sent out a list of rules aimed at toning down the politics among attendees." — Politics at 'The Response'? That ...

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Comments (12)

August 3, 2011 @ 2:29 p.m.

Charlene Cheek via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Yes... A flop in the making!
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August 3, 2011 @ 2:31 p.m.

Marc Lippincott via Texas Tribune on Facebook

A flop he already is, and also a general election flop in the making...
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August 3, 2011 @ 2:35 p.m.

Ann Pittman-Thompson via Texas Tribune on Facebook

There's no comparison between George Bush and Rick Perry. Bush isn't a mean person and can't hold a candle to Rick Perry's lies and misrepresentations. Perry makes me ashamed to admit that I'm a citizen of this state.
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August 3, 2011 @ 2:37 p.m.

Robert Courtemanche via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Perry has no appeal to moderate republicans and independents - and will be hated as the second coming of GWB by democrats. You do that math.
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August 3, 2011 @ 2:57 p.m.

Scott Ericksen via Texas Tribune on Facebook

I think Perry has to run for President because his Texas deficits have been covered by Fed money until now. And he hates the Feds.
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August 3, 2011 @ 2:58 p.m.

Tim Covington via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Robert - You are insulting GWB by calling Perry his second coming. At least GWB meant well. Perry will do an say anything he can to gain power and then sell everyone out to the highest bidder.
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August 3, 2011 @ 3:18 p.m.

Adam Silva via Texas Tribune on Facebook

"It takes ball to execute an innocent man." - a GOP primary voter. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?
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August 3, 2011 @ 3:40 p.m.

Mary Lynn VanZandt Neill via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Excuse me(ERP!),but the alternative in the White House may just put tricky Ricky in the spotlight!
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August 3, 2011 @ 4 p.m.

Aldo Merino via Texas Tribune on Facebook

When did GWB get his own defense force? He meant well? ...seriously?

GWB and Perry both proved they would throw all the passengers overboard, starting with the most vulnerable, just so they could be captain of the ship.
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August 3, 2011 @ 4:05 p.m.

David Huang via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Perry's election mascot should be Floppy Flopparoo, an anthropomorphic hairpiece.
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August 3, 2011 @ 4:45 p.m.

Larry Davis via Texas Tribune on Facebook

"The next time I tell you that someone from Texas should not be president, it would be best to pay attention." Molly Ivins
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August 4, 2011 @ 3:53 a.m.

Frances Demps via Texas Tribune on Facebook

1. David, that's hilarious!
2. "The Response" sounds like a big ol' Texas mess.
3. Re Combs: Another pol has a change of heart in order to get elected. A shocking development.
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