(DIR) Return Create A Forum - Home --------------------------------------------------------- Ukraine English News Forum (HTM) https://ukraineenglishnewsforum.createaforum.com --------------------------------------------------------- ***************************************************** (DIR) Return to: Politics ***************************************************** #Post#: 7677-------------------------------------------------- The Legal Trouble That Could Haunt Rick Perry's Presidential Cam paign By: discjocke52 Date: June 10, 2015, 6:37 pm --------------------------------------------------------- Rick Perry's recently launched presidential campaign is off to a relatively smooth start. Sure, unlike his 2012 bid, he's entering the field far, far behind in the polls—he's trailing Donald Trump!—but he's been getting good press. "Rick Perry's still got it," proclaimed Politico's Katie Glueck over the weekend, noting that "when it comes to glad-handing and working a crowd, Perry still sets the gold standard even if he trails in the polls." But as he launches his second run for the White House, Perry faces ongoing legal trouble back home in Texas stemming from his time as governor. Last August, a grand jury indicted Perry for abusing his power as governor. Perry has repeatedly requested that judges dismiss the case, only to be rebuked as the allegations progress toward a trial—one that could play out during the heat of the GOP primaries. The case is a bit convoluted, but it stems from Perry's 2013 effort to oust a county district attorney who investigates public corruption................. Read further at link: motherjones.com (HTM) http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/06/rick-perry-president-indictment?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+motherjones%2Fmain+%28MotherJones.com+Main+Article+Feed%29 *****************************************************