Texas Governor Rick Perry accepted $14 million in federal stimulus dollars, but rejected $555 million which would have gone to increased unemployment benefits. How furious are Texans over Gov. Perry's decision? While a slew of youtube members have voiced their concerns, the real measure will be his 2010 run for reelection. Republican Senator Kay Hutchison, a key primary opponent in the race, said earlier in the year that although she opposed the stimulus package, she would not turn down money from it if it were to pass. Texans will have to decide if that makes her wishy-washy or just plain smart.Of course Perry's first and foremost goal is to please those who will have a hand in making him the Republican candidate, then he'll have to worry about pleasing the masses. Although with a 6.8% unemployment rate, the masses are hardly negatively impacted by the $555 million rejection, but those who are affected will certainly not suffer in silence...not if youtube has anything to do with it.
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