MEDIA ALERT: Tuesday, February 26, 2008
CONTACT: Lisa Cooper at 817.505.8548 or lcooper@kcbi.org

 

Governor Rick Perry
 TODAY at 5:00PM on 90.9 KCBI:
The Texas Primary Count Down

Tune to 90.9 KCBI today at 5:00PM (CST) as
Dr. Jerry Johnson and Governor Rick Perry set the stage for the Texas primary on March 4.

DALLAS, February 26/KCBI News/ -- Today, Governor Rick Perry will join Dr. Jerry Johnson for a live interview at 5:00PM (CST) on 90.9 KCBI’s “Jerry Johnson Live” show. Gov. Perry, Texas’ 47th governor, is preparing for what promises to be an historic primary next week and will weigh in on what to expect.

With a new book called “On My Honor,” Gov. Perry has been getting the attention of media from both sides of the coin over his fight to keep traditional American values in the Boy Scouts of America. However, he has recently gotten the spotlight for his views surrounding the primary candidates.

Governor Perry is in a unique place as he faces March 4th. In early October Perry endorsed Republican Rudy Giuliani, whom he felt could beat out Hillary Clinton – the Democratic forerunner at that time. But with fewer candidates still standing, Gov. Perry has had to shift his endorsement. After last week’s accusations from the New York Times regarding John McCain’s “ethical lapses,” all eyes in Texas are watching for Gov. Perry’s response. During a recent interview, he was forth coming regarding his request that Mike Huckabee make a timely exit from the race.

“It is time for him to get out,” he said. “We have a mercy rule in six-man football. After halftime, if you’re behind by more than 45 points, you can stop so it doesn’t get to be really ugly.”  

Gov. Perry is a defining voice for Texas, and the March 4th primary will likely be a defining moment for the 2008 election season. The Lone Star State could very well determine who will be left standing as the final two.

These issues and more will be addressed today on “Jerry Johnson Live.” Join Dr. Jerry Johnson and Governor Rick Perry this afternoon at 5:00PM (CST) on 90.9 KCBI. You can also log on to listen at www.kcbi.org.

WHO: Texas Governor Rick Perry
WHAT: Count Down to Texas Primary
WHERE: “Jerry Johnson Live” on 90.9 KCBI and www.kcbi.org
WHEN: Today, February 26 at 5:00PM (CST)

Contact Lisa Cooper for more details at 817.505.8548