Hans Klingler, a spokesman for Hutchison, said he is not surprised in the explanation.
"Perry was trying to cash in during the session by playing the old 'I can't ask you for a donation just yet, wink wink, but I look forward to seeing you in a few weeks, wink wink,' " Klingler said.
MEETINGS WITH SUPPORTERSMeetings Gov. Rick Perry held during the 2009 legislative session with business leaders and supporters:
Feb. 26: Paesanos restaurant, San Antonio
March 3: The Crescent, Dallas
March 12: Willy G's, Houston
March 24: Cobblestone Court, Brownsville
March 25: Lubbock Club, Lubbock
April 2: Brennan's, Houston
April 7: The Crescent, Dallas
April 14: Café Annie, Houston
April 30: Willow Brook Country Club, Tyler
May 12: Club Giraud, San Antonio
May 21: La Griglia, Houston
SOURCE: Perry campaign
Insinuations abound, but having political meetings with supporters is nothing new. Not having any events with supporters would have meant Rick was not running again.
Hans Klingler straight called you out on Texan4Texas.wordpress.com this morning. You gonna take that? Turn the other cheeck?
ReplyDeleteHow did Governor Perry meet at Brennan's in Houston on April 2, 2009 when Brennan's was destroyed by fire during Hurricane Ike, has been closed ever since for renovations, and is expected to open some time in the fall?
ReplyDeleteYour post also seems sort of one sided and fails to mention any of the points in Senator Hutchison's favor. If you want to maintain the appearance of being a reputable source for campaign news rather than just a fanboy, it would behoove you in the future to mention that the campaign, not the Governor's office, footed the bill for the meals.
ReplyDeleteAlso, from the same article from the DMN, an INDEPENDENT news source, "The governor touted the $4.2 million he raised in only nine days, but campaign records examined by The Dallas Morning News show that Perry was quietly putting out reminders and gearing up the machine in advance of his small window to raise money after the legislative session."