[isthisnickcool]

The last time conservative Republicans controlled the three branches of government in TEXAS was....er, NOW, since Rick Perry. Someone tell me where else that’s true? Someone tell me how many state’s, even with conservative governor’s, best TEXAS in jobs? Exhibit A is TEXAS, under Rick Perry.

Perry has not had much to do when it comes to jobs in Texas. Texans take care of that. Perry did sign a bill that put an income tax on businesses (franchise tax). The truth is that the Texas executive is not extremely powerful. The power lies with the Lt. Gov is more powerful. Except when there are special sessions and then the gov. sets the agenda. That is why Perry has had so many special sessions. He can also do executive orders but as you can see from the Gardasil mess that power is only good if the public and the legislature is agreeable.

[RitaOK]

The truth is that the Texas executive is not extremely powerful. The power lies with the Lt.Gov is more powerful. Except when there are special sessions and then the gov. sets the agenda.

I see you missed this month’s Texas Monthly, where they discuss Perry and that tired old canard you’re using for a talking point that has been out dated since Rick brought boots to the state house. TM warns the yankees coming down to not bore Texans with that one. Perry has blown it asunder. Check it out and get with the times.