Liberal Repercussion

"Gov. Perry (R-TX) Sex Scandal Brewing"

from a friend

Dear friends,

It is rare that I pass on political gossip, but I have now heard this from 3 sources (2 of which I find HIGHLY credible).

Source #1: "I attended a political meeting this morning at which it was reported that Governor Perry's wife has left the Governor's Mansion in Austin. The alleged reason was that she found the governor in bed with another man. If true, discussions of gay issues are likely to take a higher profile in Texas in the coming weeks."

Source #2: "I did not want to say anything until it hit the mainstream press, but I have known about that for more than a week."

Source #3: "...the rumors about Perry and Secretary of State Connor (the alleged paramour) have been "swirling" since January. The governor's office is being very evasive."

For photos of the paramour go to http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/sosbio.shtml

And from another friend:

I too heard this rumor the other day, and thought about posting it, but didn't want to without any corroboration. The person I heard it from is a lawyer with some pretty good connections.

Woo Hoo! Is all I gotta say. I can't wait for it to hit the mainstream. Those tight ass repubs who up until now have been saying what a great governor this jerk is are going to have to really pinch their noses closed to vote for him again...and on the other hand, it'll be a lot of fun to see them trying to get him out and finding a replacement to run on the repub side against him next election cycle.

Man, oh man, with monkey boy looking like the asshole he is and now his buddy Perry really coming out and looking like a butt buddy, the elections here in Texas are going to be a lot more fun.

And from another site:

An Austin-watching, rumor-checking FrontBurnervian is hot on the trail of the gubernatorial matrimonial rumors:

Well, it's about time you get off your duff and engage in a little reportage, Allison. Good work on calling Haskell County. I see you spoke with Peggy Anderson, district clerk. Did you know that she's Rick's cousin?

THE AUSTIN RUMOR MILL...

...is grinding at top speed, and reporters all over the state are chasing down stories about the state of the governor's marriage. Nothing has hit print or the airwaves because none of it seems to be true. The big one this morning: Anita Perry filed for divorce yesterday in Haskell County, where the Perrys are from. It didn't happen, at least according to Penny Anderson, the Haskell County district clerk. But you know media-types: where's there's smoke, there's fire. Heck, it's because of the smoke that I called Penny.

RE: ZIPPERS

Part of the Austin rumor entails the Chronicle and the paper's having received confirmation of certain details. Supposedly they are set to publish a story on same. I can tell you that the Chronicle's policy, as expressed by a senior member of its staff, is: "We don't comment on any story we might or might not be working on." That said, I do not believe they are working on a story.

Tim Rogers · 11:47 AM

CAN POLITICIANS KEEP THEIR ZIPPERS ZIPPED?

Meanwhile, there's another rumor that has swept Austin in the past week or so about a high-ranking Republican whose wife is barely staying on the reservation, if she hasn't already left. The Kerry campaign is imploding, and there may be more to follow here.

LATEST NEWS
August 26, 2003
Perry appoints new secretary of state

Geoffrey Connor will become Texas' 104th secretary of state, Gov. Rick Perry announced Tuesday.

Connor has served as assistant secretary of state since 2001 and led numerous international trade missions under two previous secretaries of state.

As secretary of state, Connor will serve as the state's chief elections officer and is the liaison for the governor on border and Mexican affairs.

Former Secretary of State Gwyn Shea resigned August 4 to spend more time with family, according to a letter Shea sent to Gov. Perry in July.

The office of secretary of state also is the repository for official and business records, publishes government rules and regulations, and attests to the governor's signature on official documents.

"With the merger of the Texas Department of Economic Development in to the Governor's Office, Geoff's experience in international affairs will be a strong asset," Perry says.

Connor previously worked as senior counsel in the energy section of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.

Connor received a bachelor's degree in international studies from Southwest Texas State University and a law degree from the University of Texas.

Perry also announced the appointment of Luis Saenz as assistant secretary of state. Saenz most recently served as a senior advisor for community affairs to the governor, working with local elected officials, community groups and business organizations across the state.

Before joining the Perry administration, Saenz was executive assistant to Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn. He also has served on the legislative staffs of Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, former Sen. Phil Gramm and Congressman Henry Bonilla.

posted by Rei Toei @ 12:18 a.m.