Governor Rick Perry

Perry: 'Always Remember The Third Thing'

The Huffington Post | Paige Lavender | Posted 05.04.2012

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Rick Perry joked that he would "work on some debate skills and always remember the third thing" if he ran for president in 2016. The Texas governor...

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Texas Looks To Fund Health Program Despite Possible Setbacks

AP | By WILL WEISSERT | Posted 03.09.2012

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AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday directed state officials to begin looking for money to keep the Medicaid Women's Health ...

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Get A Four-Year Degree In Texas For $9,700

The Huffington Post | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 03.08.2012

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Officials from several Texas universities and community colleges announced Tuesday a plan to make college tuition more affordable for students, laying...

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Bachmann, Perry Face Fallout From 2012 Campaigns

The Huffington Post | Meghan Neal | Posted 01.24.2012

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The rapid rise and sharp fall of their bids for the Republican presidential nomination may have hurt the political futures of Rep. Michele Bachmann (R...

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Jason Cherkis

Rick Perry, 'Washington Outsider,' Spent Huge Sums At D.C. Hotspots

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Cherkis | Posted 12.29.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry has spent much of his struggling presidential campaign running against one particular place -- Washington, D.C. He...

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No, Virginia, There's No War on Christmas

Lorraine Devon Wilke | Posted 02.08.2012

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Lorraine Devon Wilke

Tell me, Governor Perry, when you talk about "prayer in school," do you mean all prayer? Would you object to Muslims pulling out prayer rugs and bowing to Mecca? Jews opening their Torah and chanting? A Native American prayer dance, a Sikh kirtan, or a New Age affirmation litany?

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How Two Writers Said Adios Mofo to Henry Holt Publishing and Released an Important Book

Mary Pauline Lowry | Posted 01.21.2012

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Mary Pauline Lowry

Adios Mofo, a wickedly witty book about Rick Perry, functions as a reminder that when Republicans win, it's Americans who lose out on quality public school education, affordable college tuition, health care and other necessities.

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Rick Perry Busy Grasping at Straws

Dan Bimrose | Posted 01.18.2012

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Dan Bimrose

Governor Perry has been extremely busy trying to regain traction for his campaign that his own ineptness has derailed. His recent flurry of activity does indeed bolster his assertion that he is not nearly as smart as our current president. Point scored, governor.

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Perry's Gaffe Represents Poor Texan and U.S. Educational Performance; Civics Lesson Needed

Michael Shank | Posted 01.11.2012

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Michael Shank

Without a strong American commitment to a quality education, it is no surprise that Rick Perry, a son of this education system, cannot recall government agencies.

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Perry Getting No Credit For Texas Economy

The Texas Tribune | By Ross Ramsey | Posted 01.01.2012

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A key part of Gov. Rick Perry's pitch to Republican presidential primary voters is the performance of the state's economy -- especially in job creatio...

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Jason Cherkis

Putting 'Niggerhead' In Context: Is Rick Perry Racially Insensitive?

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Cherkis | Posted 12.03.2011

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WASHINGTON -- When Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) took friends, fellow legislators or campaign donors to his hunting camp, they passed the word "Niggerhead...

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'If You are not a Liberal at Twenty, You Have no Heart. If You are not a Conservative at Forty, You Have no Brain.' Churchill

Felix Sanchez | Posted 09.23.2011

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Felix Sanchez

A certain charismatic Senator promised he'd enact comprehensive immigration reform the first year he was in office and I fell for it hook, line and stinker, I mean sinker.

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Rick Perry, a Lousy Amigo

Raul A. Reyes | Posted 11.13.2011

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Raul A. Reyes

Rick Perry hails from a state with a sizable Hispanic population, the nation's second-largest. Unfortunately, his record on issues that concern the Latino community is very troubling. It makes me want to shout, "Not so fast, cowboy!"

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The Daily Szep: Gov. Rick Perry

Paul Szep | Posted 11.05.2011

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Leaked: Perry Campaign Guidelines Memo

Tim Young | Posted 10.31.2011

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Tim Young

Governor Perry's campaign welcoming letter is quite telling...

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Paul Blumenthal

Meet Rick Perry's Religious Right Patron

HuffingtonPost.com | Paul Blumenthal | Posted 10.27.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry is expected to rally Christian conservative leaders in Texas this weekend to discuss strategies for his bid for th...

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Jason Cherkis

Bank Of America To Perry: 'We Will Help You Out'

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Cherkis | Posted 10.19.2011

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WASHINGTON -- A Bank of America executive offered more than just encouragement to Texas Gov. Rick Perry in a CSPAN clip uncovered by blog ZeroHedge. H...

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Praying Is Not A Crime

Diane Dimond | Posted 10.18.2011

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Diane Dimond

This column is not about politics or religion. It is about common sense and the right of every citizen in America to pray when and where they want without criticism. Yep, even politicians.

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Perry Was For Federal Money Before He Was Against It

Time | Posted 10.17.2011

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In his presidential-campaign kickoff on Aug. 13, Texas Governor Rick Perry burnished his conservative credentials by attacking the idea of deficit sti...

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Jason Cherkis

Rick Perry's Texas Hometown Feels Abandoned By Presidential Hopeful

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Cherkis | Posted 10.16.2011

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WASHINGTON -- When Texas Governor Rick Perry announced his run for the presidency on Saturday in South Carolina, he began his speech with an origin st...

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AT&T Messes with Texas: Is Campaign Cash More Important than Latino Jobs?

Dave Saldana | Posted 10.15.2011

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Dave Saldana

If Gov. Perry wants Latino support to continue, he probably should spend more time protecting their jobs instead of courting AT&T's campaign dollars.

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Rick Perry Prayer Rally Puts 2012 Possibility In Spotlight

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 10.06.2011

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Though not yet a declared candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry is putting his faith under the national spotlight as a White House prospect with an importa...

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Millennials' Democratic Ties: Bent but far From Broken

Michael Hais and Morley Winograd | Posted 10.03.2011

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Michael Hais and Morley Winograd

The recent survey by the Pew Research Center indicating that the party identification of Millennials had narrowed from 60% Democratic vs. 32% Republican in 2008 to 52% vs. 39% in 2011 produced a flurry of articles by political observers.

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Republican Activists Court Rick Perry For President

AP | By STEVE PEOPLES | Posted 09.26.2011

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EXETER, N.H. -- Still searching for a 2012 candidate, Republican activists from New Hampshire plan to visit Texas next week to encourage Gov. Rick Per...

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High School Sweethearts -- Or Sex Offenders?

Abigail Pesta | Posted 09.24.2011

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Abigail Pesta

Frank Rodriguez is family man, a husband and father of four daughters. He is also a convicted sex offender.

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