In the Austin Statesman, the Editorial Board created an editorial on, "What to do with Perry's funraising leftovers?" In the article, the author/author's seem to direct their opinion directly to the governor himself. 

Apparently, Governor Rick Perry plans to spend his 270,000 dollars in leftovers and create a "Political Action Committee", or a better known Super PAC.  The writer knows this because Perry has already asked the Federal Election Commission if he may spend his money that way, and the Commission has allowed this before so the writer seems certain they will allow it again. 

However, the writer obviously has a problem with another super PAC being created because they propose that Governor Perry spend his money in a more efficient way; giving to charity.  The writer is kind enough to list a couple charities that are always open to donations; for example, Texas State Parks are in dire need of help to restore their land and bring back tourists after a dry year that was ravaged by wildfires. 

The writer takes a harsh stand against Perry's selfish decisions.  The article does appear to have an abundance of humor towards Perry, but I must say, I agree.  Perry is too concerned about how to prepare for his next governor's election, instead of focusing on how he plans to recover from his embarrassing presidental race.  If anything, giving back to the community could potentially gain him some respect, resulting in future votes.  I think the writer and I can both agree on one thing, leave it to Governor Perry to only worry about himself.

As we are all aware, Rick Perry had an interesting year, to say the least.  In a preview for the February edition of Texas Monthly, Paula Burka writes a memoir of Rick Perry's political roller coaster.  At the beginning of 2011, he won his third term in office as the Governor of Texas.  Carrying his Texas ego and walking taller than ever Rick Perry felt unstoppable.  When delivering a speech Perry said, "You might say historians will look back on this as the Texas Century. Americans once looked to the East Coast for opportunity and inspiration, then to the West Coast. Today they are looking to the Gulf  Coast... they are looking to Texas."  With high hopes, "Perry announced his candidacy for President" (Burka).  He started his candidacy strong, "He had every necessary attribute to become President: rugged handsomeness, a compelling record of job creation, an undefeated electoral record, a prodigious fundraising ability, and a legendary talent for the kind of retail politics that early-primary states are said to require" (Burka).  Everything was going great and Perry was on the top of polls until he made some, what seem minor mistakes, that put Perry on the bottom; where he would remain.  The article is important because Burka's article attempts to give hope for Rick Perry. Perry had a rough time in candidacy; maybe he was not mature
enough in politics for Presidency, but Texans can't deny that for the past two terms Perry has been nothing less than a good Governor.  Although Texans may be ashamed, embarrassed, and angry with Perry, he is going to be the Governor for the next 3 years, at least.  I do not believe he will win another term, but I will continue to respect him as our Governor until his term is complete. 

http://www.texasmonthly.com/2012-02-01/feature4.php