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Tribpedia: James Leininger

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Dr. James Leininger is a San Antonio-based businessman and former physician. He is the founder of a conservative think tank called the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

He is a devout Christian conservative who, in the 1990s and 2000s, became one of the most prolific political donors to Republican candidates, conservative causes and Christian ministries in Texas.

A strong supporter of ...

Perry to Conservatives: My Past Will Not "Embarrass" You

by Jay Root
September 1, 2011
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photo illustration by: Todd Wiseman

Top social and religious conservatives spent hours meeting with Gov. Rick Perry last weekend, questioning him on a range of issues, from immigration to whether he would pick a vice president who is anti-abortion. They also asked about his personal life — and he promised that nothing in his past should worry them.

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photo by: Bob Daemmrich

Dr. James Leininger at an Austin reception on Sept. 11th, 2009

Who is James Leininger?

by The Texas Tribune
August 26, 2011
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This weekend, the San Antonio physician and prolific donor to conservative candidates and causes hosts a Hill Country gathering for Gov. Rick Perry and some of his evangelical supporters. Who is Leininger? Here's a primer.

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Well-Timed Land Deals Built Perry's Portfolio

by Jay Root
July 29, 2011
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Gov. Rick Perry wasn't born into wealth and has drawn relatively modest pay as an elected official since 1985, but he's made a small fortune on land transactions — some with the help of rich and politically connected friends.

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Businesses Irked at Perry's Immigration Stance

by Brandi Grissom
September 20, 2009

The leader of Texas' largest business group said Wednesday that Gov. Rick Perry's new election promise to crackdown on employers who hire undocumented workers would be unfair and untenable.

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