A new poll shows Gov. Rick Perry's approval numbers in Texas are tanking after his failed run for the presidency. But as the Tribune's Thanh Tan reports, Perry's defenders are quick to warn his political enemies that he remains a powerful figure.
The Texas Tribune is pleased to provide the opportunity for you to share your observations about this story. We encourage lively debate on the issues of the day, but we ask that you refrain from using profanity or other offensive speech, engaging in personal attacks or name-calling, posting advertising, or wandering away from the topic at hand. To comment, you must be a registered user of the Tribune, and your user name will be displayed. Thanks for taking time to offer your thoughts.
Comments (14)
Steve Fischer
Its sad people are so partisan as both parties are out for themselves. Because of this Texans will vote for idiots like Perry and our state will be ridiculed.
hans5162@ix.netcom.com hans
Who could possibly be defending Perry? This is not an article. It is a sentence with a headline.
Shannon Strong via Texas Tribune on Facebook
:(
Ed Caffrey via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Sometimes being delusional makes the world seem brighter...
Brian Stansbury via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Bring it!
Mark Paulson via Texas Tribune on Facebook
With his "don't get it factor" I believe it.
Lee Dunkelberg via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Well. he's hit dumb; guess he could go for dumber.
Anonymous Commenter
Dear Texas Tribune: I deeply appreciate what you do, but lets let Gov. Good Hair wallow in his much-earned embarrassment and irrelevancy for a while and not cover him. It is not shocking that sycophantic Republican consultants and lobbyists are saying sycophantic things on this subject. The legislative session starts in 11 months.
MaryLou VandeRiet via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Getting rid of Perry, is like getting rid of a bad relative !!!...
Anthony Lacsamana via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Good because Im not done laughing!
Russell Stone via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I'm betting he's done.
Cynthia Tannehill Faulk Ryland via Texas Tribune on Facebook
God, I hope not...
Reba Latimer
Gov.Rick Perry better pony up the money he owes tax payers.We can't recall him but he
probable doesn't know that either.
Peter Stern
If Perry is not finished, then Texans are. Perry may be the worst and longest serving Governor Texas ever had.