[isthisnickcool]

He should either be Gov. or be doing something else.

I don't care who they are but any politician that wants a new gold ring should have to let go of the brass one he already has in his hand.

Anyone that holds public office should resign if they want to get paid for doing something else. Including running for another office. At a minimum Perry and anyone else holding another office should not collect pay for days they are not at work and lose their benefits too.

I've been saying this for years and it is not just about Perry. Do your job or leave.

[PghBaldy]

Good in theory but what about running for a second term?

[FreeReign]

He should either be Gov. or be doing something else. I don't care who they are but any politician that wants a new gold ring should have to let go of the brass one he already has in his hand. Anyone that holds public office should resign if they want to get paid for doing something else. Including running for another office. At a minimum Perry and anyone else holding another office should not collect pay for days they are not at work and lose their benefits too. I've been saying this for years and it is not just about Perry. Do your job or leave.

Right on. And I too have been saying for a long time and way before Perry started his governor/running-for-president, juggling act.

[presently no screen name]

I've been saying this for years

Me, also. When hillary promised she had no plans to run for president and once she got reelected as senator- there she was tramping around running for president. They have no confidence in their winning - they keep their backup in case they fail. That is one 'perk' that should be eliminated. But they make the laws to benefit themselves. Imagine in private industry - taking days off for months on end to go on interviews?