Re-election bid takes anti-gay turn

Houston Voice Online: "Outsiders might be scratching their heads at the recent anti-gay statements and actions of Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry.

But insiders aren’t confused at all. They see Perry’s moves as a sophisticated campaign to bring out his religious right base in the 2006 primary to beat his most likely — and formidable — opponent, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R)."