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Ads Infinitum: Bill White's "Texas For Sale"

In his latest television ad, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White says there's a "for sale sign in Austin."

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In his latest television ad, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White says there's a "for sale sign in Austin."

Playing off the assertion in Republican incumbent Gov. Rick Perry's ads that Texas is "open for business," White says that's not true for everyone — just for Perry's "friends and contributors."

Here's the ad:

 

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