Crony Capitalism: Perry has used the governor’s office to ensure that top campaign donors were rewarded with state money or appointed to high profile positions. As the New York Times reported, over three terms in office, Mr. Perry’s administration has doled out grants, tax breaks, contracts and appointments to hundreds of his most generous supporters and their businesses. According to a study by Texans for Public Justice, Perry has raised at least $17 million from more than 900 appointees or their spouses, roughly one dollar out of every five that he has raised as governor.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Rick Perry’s Texas: Crony Capitalism
Crony Capitalism: Perry has used the governor’s office to ensure that top campaign donors were rewarded with state money or appointed to high profile positions. As the New York Times reported, over three terms in office, Mr. Perry’s administration has doled out grants, tax breaks, contracts and appointments to hundreds of his most generous supporters and their businesses. According to a study by Texans for Public Justice, Perry has raised at least $17 million from more than 900 appointees or their spouses, roughly one dollar out of every five that he has raised as governor.
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