The case for Perrys venture capitalismTheres a big difference between the Texas and statist approaches - There has been a lot of debate about Gov. Rick Perrys economic development funds. The criticism centers on the idea that the Texans funds create a Solyndra problem for him, that by investing in businesses that bring jobs to the state, Mr. Perry has the same job-creation approach President Obama displayed in backing federal loans to a solar-energy firm.
Equating the two men in this way provides a convenient symmetry, but its also a false comparison that misses why many free marketers are comfortable with Gov. Perry even while critical of Solyndra.
People in other States that do not understand the way Texas works. Always judge based on personal experience.
Houston expects a 14% jump in employment in 2012. Can Obama claim that for the U.S.?
I guess you have to live here to experience it.