It seems Gov. Perry confused some social conservatives and the national media when he recently said that that it as “OK” with him that New York has legalized gay marriage. Tweet Share
Explaining (To America) Governor Perry’s Stance on Gay Marriage
by Scott on July 27, 2011 in Audio, God, Politics, Religion, Texas
Braddock TV: Political Scandals Bring us All Back to High School
by Scott on May 18, 2011 in Politics, Texas, Video
I really do believe that the way people react to news stories can be best explained by the way they behaved in high school. Tweet Share
Governor Perry: Give Officers Ability to Ask Immigration Status AUDIO & VIDEO
by Scott on May 11, 2011 in Audio, Economy, Immigration, Politics, Schools, Texas
In a brief interview today, Governor Perry told Mitch Carr and me on KRLD that what he wants is something between “sanctuary cities” and what Arizona is trying to do, which is force officers to ask about immigration status. Tweet Share
Senator: Restricting Abortion “Has to be Personal.” AUDIO
by Scott on May 6, 2011 in Audio, Health Care, Politics, Religion, Texas
Some of the toughest restrictions on abortions are contained in a so-called “sonogram bill” that’s now on the desk of Governor Perry for his signature. Tweet Share
Is “Loser Pays” Legislation Really Intimidation of Average Texans? AUDIO
by Scott on March 30, 2011 in Audio, Lawsuits, Politics, Texas, Tort Reform
Governor Perry is pushing for so-called “loser pays” rules in Texas that would require people who file lawsuits to pay the expenses of defendants if the plaintiffs lose the case. The governor and others argue this kind of tort reform is a way to cut down on frivolous lawsuits. Tweet Share
Can Fox be as Fair to Obama as I am to Governor Perry?
by Scott on March 28, 2011 in Journalism, Politics, Uncategorized, Video
Liberals and Democrats were upset with Fox News this weekend (shocking, I know) because Fox News Sunday Host Chris Wallace “slammed” the White House for not booking Sec. of State Hillary Clinton and Sec. of Defense Robert Gates on his program. Wallace was described by some as “whining.” But, I watched the clip and didn’t […]
Texas Education Crisis is Result of Broken Promises (Video)
by Scott on March 19, 2011 in Education, Politics, Schools, Video
In case you missed it, I told Tracy Kornet on CBS 11 News this week that the multi-billion dollar shortfall in education funding in Texas is the result of politicians not doing what they said they would. I’ve grown a little tired of certain people getting away with pretending as if this is simply a […]
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