Governor Perry promises 'a better tomorrow ... intended for all'
Ah, 'tis good to be a Republican in Texas. You control the Legislature and virtually all local and county governments. Yesterday, your esteemed leader, Governor Goodhair, took the oath of office. In his inaugural speech, he proclaimed it "morning in Texas". Well, he didn't use those exact words, but that seemed to be the recurring theme.
AUSTIN -- Vowing to limit state government while broadening opportunities for Texans, Gov. Rick Perry launched his own full term in the state's top office Tuesday.
The outdoor inaugural ceremony, which Perry shared with fellow Republican David Dewhurst, the new lieutenant governor, was heavy on color and tradition. But it was almost anticlimactic, coming more than two years after Perry had initially stepped into the job and after last year's election slugfest.
An 18-year veteran of state government who grew up on a farm near Paint Creek, Perry said the "promise of a better tomorrow is a promise intended for all."
After the ceremony, everyone retired to The Shining City on the Hill for milk and cookies....
