Awash

History Making
But a review of Mr. Perry’s years in office reveals that one of his most potent fund-raising tools is the very government he heads.  Over three terms in office, Mr. Perry’s administration has doled out grants, tax breaks, contracts and appointments to hundreds of his most generous supporters and their businesses. And they have helped Mr. Perry raise more money than any politician in Texas history, donations that have periodically raised eyebrows but, thanks to loose campaign finance laws and a business-friendly political culture dominated in recent years by Republicans, have only fueled Mr. Perry’s ascent.  (NYT, 8/21/2011)


The hit pieces on Governor Rick Perry are now well underway.  We have already had the "College Transcript Revelation."  Now the "Dirty Money" article.  Forthcoming will be the "Allegations of Extramarital Affairs" article and then the "Suspicions of Alcohol Abuse" piece.  This is how Republican candidates get vetted.  Meanwhile, still no in-depth look at Obama's admitted drug use.  Oh well, that's old news.  Instead we get the Vineyard Update: turns out Obama is meeting with his advisers, so it is not really, technically a vacation.  Also, he and Michelle had a private dinner. Stayed tuned for more updates.


Reflections Of
President Barack Obama says his low approval rating is a reflection of public unhappiness with Congress. (NYT, 8/21/2011)


The president mans up.....not!