Politics & Policy
April 15, 2013
The Legacy of Bob Perry
Bob Perry, the Houston homebuilder and mega contributor to Republican causes and, in the 2004 presidential race, the Swift Boat Vets, passed away at him home this weekend at the age of 80.
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Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
American Crossroads PAC Rakes in Big Bucks from Rich Texans
Karl Rove's Super PAC netted $30.5 million—more than half of its total donations—from three Texan titans.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Ron Paul on His “Irate, Tireless Minority” of Supporters
Having basically abstained from Florida, the Paul campaign is ready for Nevada, which has 28 delegates up for grabs.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Power Company
As we head into the most critical legislative session in decades—maybe ever—the question is not just, Who are the people with the most clout at the Capitol? It’s also, What do they want?
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Bob Perry Needs a Hug
Houston homebuilder Bob Perry was the nation's largest individual political donor and the man criticized for helping to popularize “Swift boat” as a verb.
Politics & Policy
January 20, 2013
Business as Usual
Who’s the toughest opponent for Republicans who want to crack down on illegal immigration? Other Republicans.
Politics & Policy
October 23, 2011
Where is Bob Perry?
The Huffington Post web site noted yesterday that Rick Perry’s biggest career donor, Bob Perry, has not yet contributed to the governor’s presidential campaign. A likely reason is Rick Perry’s support for legislation that adversely impacts Latinos, such as Voter I.D. laws and sanctuary cities policies. Perry flip-flopped on
Politics & Policy
August 7, 2010
Hunting for Quayles
I’m out here in the Four Corners area, and there has been some pretty interesting politics going on. In Arizona, Ben Quayle, the thirty-three year old son of the former vice-president, is running for the hotly contested Republican primary in the 3rd district. One publication has already reported that Quayle
Politics & Policy
April 22, 2010
Watchdog group puts Perry on its “worst governors” list
The group is called CREW -- for "Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington" -- and Perry was one of eleven governors to make the worst list. His compatriots, in alphabetical order, were: Haley Barbour (R-MS) Donald Carcieri (R-RI) Jim Gibbons (R-NV) Bobby Jindal (R-LA) David Paterson (D-NY) Sonny Perdue
Politics & Policy
November 25, 2008
State Secrets
Burka and Eileen preview the legislative sunset: How does an agency “misplace” $1 billion? Or lose one-third of its criminal files? Or let the governor’s mansion get torched? Or screw Texas homeowners? Don’t get mad, get even. Honorably mentioned: Steve Ogden, Lois Kolkhorst, John Carona, and Wayne Smith. Not so