I can almost see why she resigned…exactly as she talked about: all the legal battles, etc.
Do I think this was a good move? No…but I don’t know her or her situation.
So, readers, what do you think?
Perry Ahead in TX Association of Business Poll
June 30, 2009AWESOME news.
Check out the results of this poll.
| If the election were held today, who would you want to be Governor? | |
| Leo Berman (0.4 %) |  |
| Kinky Friedman (1.5 %) | |
| Kay Bailey Hutchison (41.3 %) | |
| Rick Perry (55.6 %) | |
| Tom Schieffer (1.3 %) | |
Let’s Help Governor Perry
June 30, 2009You’ve seen him on Cavuto, you’ve seen him at the Tea Parties and you’ve seen him lead the Lone Star State into being #1 for business, low taxes, job growth and the destination place for many people to relocate to.
Now, can you help us re-elect him and prove the GOP CAN raise money online?
Any donation is a big help, in fact, even just $5 or $10 makes a big difference.
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Texas Welfare Numbers Drop
June 24, 2009From my story in the Texas Insider yesterday:
Welfare cases in the Lone Star State dropped 9.7 per cent, despite a rising number of cases in states across the nation, according to the Wall Street Journal and National Conference of State Legislatures. Florida’s welfare cases increased by 14.2 per cent, California increased by 10.4 per cent, Illinois increased by 3 per cent and New York increased by 1.2 per cent.
The Wall Street Journal noted that the severe increases are in states with the highest unemployment rates. Furthermore, welfare cases in California have continued to steadily climb since 2007, peaking at its current rate of just over 520,000 cases.
Already ailing state budgets will now have to deal with increasing demands of welfare cases.
“Good welfare-to-work programs actually save taxpayers money by moving many people off the rolls and into employment. The 1996 reforms allow a state to keep excess federal funds if their caseloads shrink, and those monies can be spent on a variety of other related programs, thereby freeing up more state dollars for other purposes,” said Katherine Bradley and Robert Rector of the Heritage Foundation.
The Heritage Foundation also reports that spending on Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid will grow faster than the overall economy of the United States between 2005 and 2030.
Texans have continued to see economic prosperity in light of the economic downturn. According to the Brookings Institute, Texas is home to 6 of the top 20 strongest metro areas, including McAllen, El Paso, San Antonio, Austin, Houston and Dallas.
The Wall Street Journal also reported that Texas created more jobs in 2008 than all 49 other states combined.
“These companies are finding out what corporate giants such as Dell, Exxon Mobil, AT&T, and EDS have long known: that when it comes to business, Texas is number one,” said Joseph McCafferty in Directorship Magazine.
In 2008, 61 per cent of federal spending is used to pay for welfare benefits, while just 21 per cent goes towards defense, according to Newsweek.
“He’s the Man!”
June 21, 2009Check out the video put together about Governor Rick Perry’s Leadership Summit!
McAllen Proves Govt. Health Care is Badly Run
June 16, 2009From my column in the Texas Insider:
President Barack Obama recently tried to make an example out of McAllen to push through measures to create a socialized health care scheme in the United States. Obama has said McAllen is an example of what not to do.
Washington politicians seem disappointed by Texas’ success and keep trying to find ways to tax Texans out of prosperity, force private companies out of business and create poorly run, expensive Washington style programs in their place. The best example of this is the current debate over costs of health care in McAllen.
Governor Perry signs legislation protecting private property rights
June 15, 2009Via Governor Rick Perry’s site:
In San Antonio today, in front of the Alamo, Governor Perry signed HJR 14, which will guarantee in the Texas Constitution unprecedented protection of private property rights from eminent domain abuse.
Governor Perry, whose family has deep agricultural roots, understands that securing private property rights through eminent domain reform is vital to keeping Texas the nation’s example for personal liberty and economic growth.
“Land ownership is an essential part of Texas’ culture, and we owe it to our citizens to protect their rights as landowners and members of the community from government entities that overstep their bounds and abuse eminent domain,” Governor Perry said.
The measure will go to Texas voters in November 2009 and, once approved, will give Texas the strongest private property rights it has ever had, while preventing the kinds of abuses that the Kelo v. New London U.S. Supreme Court decision opened up.
In the Kelo case, the Court ruled that government entities could use eminent domain authority for economic development projects rather than traditional public uses. HJR 14 will move Texas in the right direction and go a long way toward keeping Texas the best place in the country to live, work, and find a piece of the American Dream.
Bob McDonnell’s 10,000 Challenge
June 11, 2009Check out Bob’s Podcast!
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