Two former Perry chiefs of staff were lobbying for Merck at the time as well.
But, of course, that's all a coincidence and nothing worse will come out after we let this guy sail on through the nomination process. Heck, he wears cowboy boots!
Ok, if he had not received the 5k check, would you have been happy with him issuing the EO?
Also, do you really think Rick Perry, a pretty well off man, would risk his governorship over a $5,000 qui pro quo?
And regarding your tagline, what exactly has Rick Perry done to deserve prison?