In academia, if one plays the tenure game just right he can stay around forever. In the real world, it is not a game. Real tangible results are expected in the real world. Next October Obama and his advisers will get introduced to the real world.
The Obama Administration's Lone Star Mistake ("a swing and a miss" at Rick Perry)
Teacher's unions are going to double down on Perry.
Trail lawyers have already put things in motion to oppose him and help Obama in 2012.
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This is quickly making the rounds at conservative and liberal sites:
Will Rick Perry Unravel the Strange Consensus on Public Education?
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The EPA and Gov. Rick Perry are actively waged in combat over regulations and dictates.
EPA, Energy, Economy, Education.....(good places to make a stand and push back)