Later the editors recanted somewhat when Perry took the time to tell them the facts, something they are always short on. I believe Governor Perry is more conservative than George W. Bush, but he's become more of a political animal since being lieutenant governor. I have heard him on more one occasion talk openly about his faith and his conservative values. Perry has dashed our once high hopes. One of the first was appointing Grace Shore as the chairman of the State Board of Education.
Shore is antagonistic and lacks the necessary leadership skills.
In addition, she has voted with the most liberal of the Democrats. In one case, she moved to strike language recognizing the fundamental right of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children. Perry's team should not have missed this. Rather than getting a running start on his own conservative agenda, Gov. Perry has since the beginning responded to the Democrats and their desires. Enthusiasm waned among his conservative base.