I just finished an interview with a young man who was brought to Texas illegally when he was four-years-old. Jose Torres-Don attended the University of Texas and received the in-state tuition break that has caused Gov. Perry so many headaches this past week on the presidential campaign trail. Tweet Share
Illegal Immigrant UT Graduate to Perry: Don’t Back Down on In-State Tuition AUDIO
by Scott on September 28, 2011 in Audio, Border Security, Immigration, Politics, Rick Perry, Tea Party, Texas
Texas Tea Party Leader: GOP Race is Wide Open (AUDIO)
by Scott on September 12, 2011 in Audio, Politics, Rick Perry, Tea Party, Texas
Heading into the first “Tea Party Debate” of the presidential race, I thought it would be a good idea to check in with Dallas Tea Party founder Phillip Dennis and see what he thinks of how Gov. Perry and the other candidates have performed so far. Tweet Share
Would Rick Perry Crack Down on Illegal Immigration as President? AUDIO
by Scott on August 16, 2011 in Audio, Economy, Immigration, Politics, Rick Perry, Texas
One of the most pressing issues for conservative Republican primary voters is illegal immigration. It’s also an issue that could prove troublesome for Gov. Perry in his presidential bid. Tweet Share
Debt Debate: Butts Did Not Get in Line AUDIO
by Scott on July 29, 2011 in Audio, Economy, Obama, Politics, Texas
The debt debate takes a new turn now with a terrible setback for Republican Speaker John Boehner, who was unable to get enough members of his own party to go along with his plan for cutting spending, raising the debt ceiling, and ending the standoff in Washington. Tweet Share
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