We Stand With Governor PErry

You've probably heard by now -- Rick Perry, the Republican governor of Texas, was indicted by a grand jury on allegations that his veto of funding for Texas' Public Integrity Unit was politically motivated.  Perry followed through on a veto threat after the head of the unit was arrested for drunk driving and refused to resign despite serving 45 days in jail.

The head of a state's Public Integrity Unit serving 45 days in jail for drunk driving?  That's just a little bit outrageous, don't you think?  If I were in Governor Perry's place, I would have done the same thing. 

As Senator Ted Cruz pointed out:

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Unfortunately, there has been a sad history of the Travis County District Attorney's Office engaging in politically-motivated prosecutions, and this latest indictment of the governor is extremely questionable.

Here's part of Governor Perry's statement on the indictment:

I wholeheartedly and unequivocally stand behind my veto, and will continue to defend this lawful action of my executive authority as governor. We don't settle political differences with indictments in this country. It is outrageous that some would use partisan political theatrics to rip away at the very fabric of our state's constitution.

Sign the Stand with Rick Perry petition at rickperry.org/stand-with-rick-perry.