Rick's interaction with Obama gets high marks...

Hearing lots of positive buzz about Rick's letter on border security... truly a master stroke of genius by Rick and his peeps... all while Bill White looked like a 'fraidy cat...

Perry letter to Obama

Obama did not come off nearly as well...

R.G. Ratcliffe wrote about it (link). Excerpt follows...

Perry said Obama's decision to send 1,200 troops to the entire border with Mexico was inadequate, particularly since only 286 are coming to Texas.

Perry said he would like a substantial meeting with Obama to discuss the need for 1,000 National Guard troops until 3,000 Border Patrol agents can be trained to take over.

"We need a substantial amount of boots on the ground. We need the technology in the air. The predator drones. The other technologies we've talked about: night vision equipment, cameras, motion-detecting equipment," Perry said.

The governor said immigration reform is "a waste of effort until you secure the border."

During their airport meeting, Perry applauded as Obama came down the steps from Air Force One.

"It's the gracious thing to do. He's the president of the United States," Perry said later.

Obama and Perry shook hands for several seconds. Obama used his free left hand to give Perry two friendly slaps on the right arm.

When they released their handshake, Perry attempted to hand Obama a white envelope containing his letter on border security. Obama did not respond when Perry first held it forward. Then when the governor offered it up again, Obama turned to his right and motioned toward key adviser Jarrett. She took several quick steps toward the men and took the letter from Perry.

Obama would take a book from Hugo Chavez but not a letter from Rick... what is wrong with this picture...