Texas Governor’s Secession Talk Stirs Furor

Texas Governor’s Secession Talk Stirs Furor
By JAMES C. McKINLEY Jr.
The New York Times
Published: April 17, 2009

HOUSTON — Gov. Rick Perry has touched off a political uproar by expressing sympathy for Texans who want to secede from the United States. His comments have made him a darling of conservative radio hosts, a butt of jokes on television talk shows and a target of criticism from state Democrats. (more)