The problem is with the very existence of the TEF. Once Texas decides to have such a fund, the anti-Perry press would probably find some kind of cronyism link with whatever company was given an award. Most major company’s officers make political campaign contributions to politicians who support their kinds of businesses, whether they get crony grants or not. I find it absurd to try and make a big deal out of a $4,000 contribution by a CEO who is probably worth millions.
I am opposed to ANY government fund like TEF. The government has no business picking winners and losers.
Unfortunately, its not just 4k, its 11 million. That’s a lot of money politically.
But didn’t Perry create the TEF?