Perry skips press conference about Texas fires without notice - facing mounting criticism

[Liberal_in_LA]

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2011/09/11/2011-09-11_rick_perry_skips_press_conference_about_texas_wildfires_without_notice.html

Rick Perry unexpectedly skipped a visit to a damaged area of Texas on Saturday, as criticism of his handling and occasional tone deafness surrounding the dangerous blaze continues to grow.

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He then was widely criticized after a member of his fundraising team commented that fundraising was "going like wildfire" – a term many considered tone deaf in wake of recent events.

The fire is the most destructive in state history, according to the Texas Tribune.

[SpiralHawk]

1. Yet another AWOL Republicon Quitter

Not what American needs.

No wonder the Billionaire Republicon PuppetMasters are showering him with filthy lucre.

[sakabatou]

2. Can't face the truth, Perry?

[sharp_stick]

3. It's really interesting

to see this idiot self-destruct so quickly. I know some people have said that he's a lot like GWB only without the brains but until recently I didn't believe it.

He almost had this thing in the bag, all he had to do was show up at some fire related stuff and pretend to give a shit and he probably would have gotten away with it.

[Odin2005]

4. AWOL, just like that other Texan.

[The Wielding Truth]

5. People who don't work for the common people should be no where near politics.

[opihimoimoi]

6. Cutting Fire Fighting funds is not a very good IDEA...NFPA Handbook 101.01

[ThoughtCriminal]

7. Woops - forgot to pretend to care!

Surprisingly easy to do when you just surround yourself with loyal sociopaths.

[elehhhhna]

8. so, sarah palin is slickperry's campaign spokesperson? cool

[madrchsod]

9. perry is burnt toast...looks like mittens is going to be the guy!