Perry joins with Democrat to push for bailout

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, chairman of the Republican Governors Association and  West Virgnia Gov. Joe Manchin, chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, released a joint letter to leadership of the House and Senate, asking lawmakers to approve the bailout package.

Here's the letter:

"As leaders of our respective organizations, we don't always see eye to eye on policy, but we come together today with one clear purpose. We strongly urge Congress to leave partisanship at the door and pass an economic recovery package. We both believe that it’s time to stand together for our country."

There is a time for partisanship and there is a time for getting things done.  No one likes the hand they've been dealt, and now is not the time to assign blame.  It is time for Washington, D.C. to step up, be responsible and do what's in the best interest of American taxpayers and our economy. 

This economic crisis is not just impacting Wall Street; it is also making life harder for everyday Americans.  Americans across the country and in every demographic are feeling the pinch.  If Congress does not act soon, the situation will grow appreciably worse.  It's time for leadership. Congress needs to act now."

-- Maria Recio

Comments

[JS Jones]

Yeah, wouldn't want Governor Rick losing anything in this deal. Yet another one of President Knucklehead's cronies spewing out an irresponsible endorsement for an irresponsible bailout...and even more evidence that the Bush faction of the Republican Party has no interest in fiscal responsibility, accountability, or the free market system.