All Mostly True statements involving Bill White

"Rick Perry has become a millionaire on the public payroll."

Says Rick Perry told students he couldn't attend a gubernatorial forum due to scheduling conflicts, then on forum day "tweeted that he'd just been running with his dog."

Texas has "a higher unemployment rate than neighboring states."

"The state budget has gone up over 80 percent under Rick Perry."

"Rick Perry accepted more stimulus funds than any other governor except the governors of California and New York."

Gov. Rick Perry broke his promise that he would not accept a $40,000 pay increase.

"Rick Perry attempted to fast-track unnecessary coal-fired power plants, which degrade air quality and would cost billions. Fortunately, a court stopped him."

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