Governor Rick Perry (R-TX)

Governor Rick Perry Rick Perry (R-TX) assumed the office of governor of Texas in 2000 when George W. Bush became president. He was elected to a full four-year term in 2002, reelected in 2006 and is running again in 2010.

Charges:

Allegedly disregarded campaign finance laws and aided a business that was especially generous to his campaign
Refused to operate transparently, and has blocked access to information related to a death penalty case
Rejected federal stimulus funds in a manner that appeared to put partisan politics ahead of the interests of the citizens of Texas
Has perpetuated the revolving door between government and special interests
Accepted travel and campaign donations from a business that received benefits from his official actions
Used campaign funds for a personal trip with questionable relevance to his campaign for office

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