Sunday, April 10, 2005
Smart Words From A Republican
Rare as they may be, there are some smart words from a Republican in today's Houston Chronicle.
"Dallas lawyer Michael Boone, another Hutchison supporter, said it is Perry's record of catering to that wing of the party that has many Republicans looking for an alternative.
Boone said an element of the Republican Party portrays itself as 'compassionate conservative' and as 'evangelical religious people' while opposing any taxes to pay for public schools or social programs.
'We're headed down the road in Texas where if the anti-tax forces prevail, it will be to the detriment of the long-term future of Texas,' Boone said. 'I'm afraid the leadership we have right now is taking us down that road.'
"Dallas lawyer Michael Boone, another Hutchison supporter, said it is Perry's record of catering to that wing of the party that has many Republicans looking for an alternative.
Boone said an element of the Republican Party portrays itself as 'compassionate conservative' and as 'evangelical religious people' while opposing any taxes to pay for public schools or social programs.
'We're headed down the road in Texas where if the anti-tax forces prevail, it will be to the detriment of the long-term future of Texas,' Boone said. 'I'm afraid the leadership we have right now is taking us down that road.'
