But he wasn't George Soros! See the difference?
Dec. 26, 2004, 10:52PM
Perry's gifts get noticedBy JOHN FRANK
Copyright 2004 Houston Chronicle Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON - As the largest political donor in Texas elections, Houston home builder Bob Perry and the pro-business measures he advocates get noticed in Austin.
After he pumped $3.8 million into the 2002 Texas elections, the Legislature approved several policy proposals that Perry supported.
With the 2004 presidential election, the Perry Homes founder surged onto the national political scene, becoming the nation's biggest Republican donor with $9.6 million in personal contributions to candidates, committees and political advocacy groups.
The question remains whether the political clout he enjoys in Texas will extend to national politics. But there is certainly harmonized thinking on the policy scene. President Bush is trying to breathe new life into what his supporters call tort reform — limits on damage awards in lawsuits. Perry has promoted the issue.
"Clearly, with this level of giving, he has instant access to any Republican member of Congress or member of the (Bush) administration, if he wants it," said Craig McDonald, director of Texans for Public Justice, a left-leaning campaign watchdog group. "Donations to the tune of $9 million will get you in the door at any political level."...more evil:
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