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The problem was that he was paid handsomely by Merck.

Merck has given multi-millions to PACs and political candidates (look it up). Funny how with Texas' no limit giving to candidates Perry scored a lousy $6K political donation.

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Merck has given multi-millions to PACs and political candidates (look it up).

Just like Merck has hired every candidate's Chief of Staff as a lobbyist for them? Oh, no, just Perry's. Guess you weren't paid to mention that little tid bit.