Maybe Perry Should Reconsider

Courtesy Austin Political Report  Sat, 06/21/2008 - 10:53am

June 19, 2008:
Asked whether he’s interested in becoming John McCain’s runningmate, Texas
Gov.

Rick Perry tells reporters on a conference call: “Not for me. I’m
going to stay right here and keep the Texas economy cranking along.”

June 20, 2008:
The Associated Press reports: “Texas unemployment rate rose to 4.5 percent last month as job growth slowed, mirroring a nationwide weakening in the job market during May, state officials said Friday.”



 

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