Don't mess with Texas ... or the rest of us!

Yesterday's Texas primary election led to the renomination of Gov. Richard Perry (Associated Press article). Gov. Perry, of course, won fame with his appeals to the Tea Party movement, including his veiled reference to secession last April. He also endorsed the Texas state sovereignty resolution. While some in the liberty movement have questioned his sincerity in espousing its goals, there is no question that he is popular within it. Debra Medina better fit the goals of many in the movement, but while she captured 19% of the Republican vote, she was unable to force a runoff. Between the two candidates, the message is clear. Texas wants Washington out of its business.

So do the rest of us, as I suspect the 2010 election cycle will make clear.