State budget shortfall
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That's article was speculative, and could be political rhetoric as we run up to the election. Plus, the state’s Rainy Day Fund is expected to have a balance of about $8.2 billion; so some of it could be offset. I wouldn't consider it a fact just yet...and as we have learned, the Democrats are no better at controlling spending and balancing the budget than the Republicans!
country_boy
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I thought so too? I remember they were talking about this same subject on 590 klbj today.
Ok this is not a Perry caused Issue but an Obama issue
I agree that the entitlement programs need to take a hit first and force these lazy folks back to work or out of the state.
If the economy was not in the crapper and people had money to spend then this would be a non issue.
I agree that the entitlement programs need to take a hit first and force these lazy folks back to work or out of the state.
Let Houston keep Mr. Smith....Rick Perry may be just an old car with some scratches and dents but we know where he's been, and we know where he's going and that is for Texas & Texans, not taxes for Texas. The Tax and Spend from Washington is not the direction that Texans need nor their knee jerk ideas !!!
There is a difference between a balanced budget and "not borrowing". I dont know how ANY government agency would operate if it couldn't borrow. My city has a balanced budget EVERY year but does sell bonds and use other avenues to tackle large capital improvements. But thats not defecit spending. Having to borrow to make the payroll every month would be "defecit spending". (i.e. Washington DC)
Yes...and we have had a surplus. What some are saying now is that we have a projected defecit.
Keep in mind part of the surplus was from Washington stimulus money that wont be here this year. Perry made it sound a little better than it actually was during the campaign.
Experience and track record mean a lot to me when choosing who to vote for, not promises and rhetoric (which is why I didn't vote for Obama!). Perry has done well for Texas over the past decade and I don't see what we need to take a chance with an unknown like White. It's not like he's a bad guy, and under other circumstances I would probably vote for him. He was smart enough to bail out on the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition when that group denounced a proposal concerning the reciprocity of CHLs with other states; but anyone who served under the Clinton Administration will always be suspect in my book.
Even so, it would take a lot to convince me to vote for such an unknown over a sitting governor who has a strong track record of taking care of the state. Plus, I like the fact that he is not only an Eagle Scout, but also a former USAF C-130 pilot who served overseas. Most importantly, he's very pro-gun, and has passed numerous bills to protect the gun rights of Texans. Remember, he was the one that signed “Castle Doctrine” into law!
I also find it interesting that both are avid cyclists!
Even so, it would take a lot to convince me to vote for such an unknown over a sitting governor who has a strong track record of taking care of the state. Plus, I like the fact that he is not only an Eagle Scout, but also a former USAF C-130 pilot who served overseas. Most importantly, he's very pro-gun, and has passed numerous bills to protect the gun rights of Texans. Remember, he was the one that signed “Castle Doctrine” into law!
I also find it interesting that both are avid cyclists!
I dont see anyone saying White is better than Perry....just that Perry is not pure as the driven snow.
texas skeeter
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Clockwork is right, no matter who the POLLOCKTICIAN is their all LIARS!!! that being said, at least TEXAS has a somewhat thriving economy compared to the other states that are completely bankrupt and run by the DEMO's. honestly, can anyone name one of the 7 or so bankrupt or soon to be states that is run by the majority of republicans?? Uh NOPE, and Yea Miss spendalot Kay isnt any better. and i for one would vote for a third true conservative party if it wouldnt steal/guarranty a win for more demo's!! why is it every Demo i can think of wants to take what I've earned and help some SLACKER of whom has less than I??????
