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Emerging GOP Theme: Nullification

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.14.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

The code words change over time (from "nullification" to "states' rights" to Pawlenty's "state sovereignty"), but the idea is the same -- we retain the right to ignore any laws we don't feel like following.

Rick Perry Should Stop Embarrassing Texas

Joe Cutbirth | Posted 05.16.2009 | Politics


Joe Cutbirth

Partisanship and political philosophy aside, I can think of few things more irresponsible in this economy than the governor of Texas speaking freely about secession.

Dems May Force Texas Governor To Take Stimulus Funds

Fort Worth Star Telegram | Posted 04.13.2009 | Politics


Gov. Rick Perry's decision on Thursday to turn down $555 million for expanded unemployment benefits from the federal stimulus package became an instan...

Reading The Pictures: Rough Handling Between Sarah And the Govs?

Michael Shaw | Posted 12.15.2008 | Media


Michael Shaw

2008-11-14-shaw_perry_palin.jpgTexas Gov. Rick Perry's handling of Sarah Palin yesterday seemed at least partly reflective of a resentment the other governors must be feeling toward their diva counterpart.

Nukes, Nukes, and (Maybe) Fewer Nukes?

Conn Hallinan | Posted 08.06.2008 | Politics


Conn Hallinan

The threat of nuclear proliferation will not end until all nations have given them up. And the danger of nuclear weapons will not disappear until the weak need no longer fear the strong.