Re-reading Perry's State of the State Speeches
One 2012 presidential candidate wanted to sell a government-run lottery to finance a health insurance program. He wanted to deregulate college tuition, and then freeze it. He proposed leaving the state's Rainy Day Fund alone — or, sending all of that money back to taxpayers. He wanted to cap increases in local property taxes, to spend tax money on companies moving to Texas, and increase the number of kids in the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Hint: He's from Texas.
Another hint: He's not Ron Paul.
As governor since late 2000, Gov. Rick Perry has presided over six ...
Comments (5)
Michael R. Wyatt via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Dont forget about all those rockin prayer rallies he conducted long before he ever considered becoming a tea party candidate!
Scott Chase via Texas Tribune on Facebook
opportunistic, venal chameleon (at best).
Jalapeno Schwartz via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Cancelled programs to solve nursing and doctor crisis!
Esther Saenz
Thank God he's not Ron Paul !! I like Perry
Lawrence L Thornton via Texas Tribune on Facebook
He led the charge to cut school funding & Teacher Cut backs in Texas. So this is Pure perry Bullsh-t !!!!