Governor Perry: going out swinging

Politicians can be two things: fighting for re-election or a lame duck (knowingly serving their last term). Both have drawbacks. Those fighting for re-election make decisions that will get themselves re-elected sometimes going against what is best for everyone. Lame ducks are not listened to because people know they can just wait these politicians out until they leave office. But, as I learned in The Texas Tribune's article posted July 14, 2014, Analysis: Not Bad, for a Lame Duck, Governor Perry is an exception to this rule. He is getting his voice heard on national issues like border control and on state issues like higher education reform. As a UT student, I was interested by the article because it showcased the story of President Bill Powers and Governor Perry butting heads (with both men coming out with their own victories). Everyone in this class should read this article because this conflict affects all college students. Overall, while I don't necessarily agree with everything Governor Perry is fighting for on these issues, I admire that he is at least fighting for something on his way out of office. This is definitely a good read- reasonably short, informative, and an entertaining story.