And De Witt Clinton was in favor of the Erie Canal and was a slimy politician. Lots of farmers were pushed out of the way when the railroads came through in the 19th Century I can understand why people were upset by the disregard for property rights, but “big” ideas like this are sometimes the way to go. In any case, Don’t forget that the governorship is still relatively speaking, a weak office. Don’t think that Perry was just this dictator making it all happened. He’s a front man.
Actually, that’s probably my problem with both Hutchison and Perry. They put their fingers out and go where the wind blows them. People can buy them off.
Say what you will about Bush, but you always knew where he stood on things and it didn’t matter if people were opposed to him. He did what he thought was right. I think Palin is the same way, and it sure seems Scott Brown is like that also. Neither Perry or Hutchison are like that.