Hutchison Not Jumping On Board Perry Train

by Jay Root
August 5, 2011
13 Comments

U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, who got trounced by Gov. Rick Perry in the 2010 gubernatorial race, isn’t exactly jumping on board her old rival’s presidential wagon.

In an interview with Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC, Hutchison made it clear she wasn’t endorsing Perry’s expected run for president, and she took a swipe at his record on job creation. Hutchison said she wanted a Republican presidential candidate who “can fix this economy” and who has the experience to accomplish that.

“Do you think he has the experience to be the winner?” Mitchell asked.

“Well he certainly ...

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Comments (13)

August 5, 2011 @ 3:27 p.m.

Riley LovesJoy via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Ron Paul served as a doctor before and after being elected to Congress... He delivered over 4,000 babies. So not only did he create jobs but he helped bring 4,000 future workers into the economy throughout his career.. :P
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August 5, 2011 @ 3:33 p.m.

Dave Mundy via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Gee, I wonder why Kay Bailey's not a big fan of Slick Rick? They're both RINOs.
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August 5, 2011 @ 3:52 p.m.

Heath K. Hignight via Texas Tribune on Facebook

As if anyone was really listening to her anyway...
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August 5, 2011 @ 4:04 p.m.

Mary Lynn VanZandt Neill via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Look,if TX Senators are not for the man,The other elected peeps think it's crazy he's running for Prez,etc. Hate to say it,but somebody knows what he's really like!
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August 5, 2011 @ 4:05 p.m.

Mary Lynn VanZandt Neill via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Well,one probably doesn't have to jump very high!
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August 5, 2011 @ 4:06 p.m.

Riley LovesJoy via Texas Tribune on Facebook

@Bob: I was replying to KBH's comments.
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August 5, 2011 @ 4:06 p.m.

Mary Lynn VanZandt Neill via Texas Tribune on Facebook

AND,he asked me for money(ccard or check would do);and for what??Running for dog catcher??Highly suspect.
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August 5, 2011 @ 5 p.m.

Ed Rankin via Texas Tribune on Facebook

i'm sure she's under a great deal of pressure from the party elite to support romney.
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August 5, 2011 @ 5:01 p.m.

Ed Rankin via Texas Tribune on Facebook

“I’ve always felt like we need people who really have been in the private sector as well and who have actually created jobs.” (code for "I'm supporting Romney")
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August 5, 2011 @ 10:40 p.m.

Billie Veach via Texas Tribune on Facebook

He has never been in private sector.. Air Force, starving farmer, and
politician... read where wife received $66,000 on income tax for
helping rape crisis..then went to a paid job doing the same thing..
so WHO is our First Lady???? she has things to do for our state as
well.. I guess since the Governor's Mansion burned down she feels
she has nothing to do for Texas.. they could repair, renovate, after
all these years...Never have I heard of a first lady not being a
First Lady and her service to the State and not a paid job.. it may
not be illegal but it stinks...she seems nice, pretty, but she is now
asking to be First Lady of American.. guess she will find a paying jobe
in Washington DC... this world is going crazy....
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August 6, 2011 @ 1:05 p.m.

Mary Lynn VanZandt Neill via Texas Tribune on Facebook

You tell 'em,Senator!!
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August 6, 2011 @ 3:29 p.m.

Biff Baum

Pushoverperry dot com

Mixing "religion" with politricks is standard procedure fer liar in chief decider wannabes. STOP the madness
August 6, 2011 @ 8:37 p.m.

Steve Munday via Texas Tribune on Facebook

Mr. Veach: Two quick comments...1.) Is farming not in the private sector? 2.) Has it occurred to you that Mrs. Perry might need the money?
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