Dallas-based public television and radio station KERA talked to the two candidates in a showdown for Texas governor. Specifically, the budget is of big concern. News director Shelley Kofler sat down with each candidate to discuss how Gov. Rick Perry and his opponent, Democrat Bill White, will lead Texas through budget cuts.
The former Houston Mayor told KERA Governor Rick Perry is trying to hide the state's financial problems until after election day. White says he believes the deficit is probably double what Perry claims, and that Texas should anticipate an additional shortfall this year, according to KERA News.
Friday, Governor Rick Perry told Kofler the upcoming budget gap is expected to be around $11 billion. He also said there is no televised debate planned. Still, each candidate is keeping budget talks on top of their priority list.
Is Perry downplaying the severity of a funding crisis? Listen to KERA's interviews and decide for yourself. Then let us know what you think.
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