[hocndoc]

Texas has the fourth lowest debt of all the states. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2762959/posts

"Texas has the second lowest debt per capita in America, as well as the third lowest interest payments on the debt of any state, despite it being a donor state, according to the Tax Foundation.

"Forbes gives Texas four stars for its debt situation, and ranks Texas fourth in the country for the best handling of debt.

"Texas also has the second lowest debt in the country, as a percentage of personal income, has reduced its non-self-supporting debt substantially over the past decade, and had its bond rating recently upgraded. "

Perry's on record for wanting to rid the US of unConstitutional and economy-destroying entitlements, ponzi schemes and, especially, over-reaching regulatory agencies. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2762809/posts

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Perry's on record for wanting to rid the US of unConstitutional and economy-destroying entitlements, ponzi schemes and, especially, over-reaching regulatory agencies.

He's on record for SAYING it - has he done it in his own state, yet? He's been governor for how long?

[BereanBrain]

Don’t give Rick Perry credit for what others have done.

When RICK Perry came into office the budget of Tx in 2001 was 49 Billion.

In 2010, it was 90 Biilion. Almost a 100% increase in just 9 years.

So Texas has survived Rick Perry - But if we keep his big government policies, we will END UP where all the RINOS go, BROKE.

[cynwoody]

So, I suppose one way to characterize the race would be Governor #1 against Governor #49 with Governor #2 probably fixing to run.