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Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday challenged House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to turn over to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) records about her stock dealings, even as critics raised questions about Perry’s own record on government transparency.
“I get it about why Nancy Pelosi doesn’t want to debate me in public, because then she’s going to have to explain why she profited from these insider trading information [in] the stock market,” Perry told reporters in Mississippi, referencing the California Democrat’s scoffing at his offer to debate her in Washington next week. “But if she won’t explain her activities in a public setting such as a debate then I challenge her to turn over all that information to the SEC or an independent prosecutor to determine if she used insider information through her position in Congress to make money off of her investments.”
Perry’s push on insider trading comes days after a "60 Minutes" feature about the conveniently-timed but technically legal deals made by some lawmakers -- including Pelosi and Republican House Speaker John Boehner -- that resulted in profit to those members of Congress.
"It's unfortunate that a candidate for president is focused on debating anyone other than his primary opponents and repeating false claims from a book by Sarah Palin's speechwriter," said Drew Hammill, a spokesman for Pelosi. "It may be news to the Governor, but under the current Republican majority we already have a part-time Congress."
Pelosi's office notes that the leader's husband has held the vast majority of the Visa stock, selling just a small portion in November 2008 that yielded less than $5,000 in profit.
But the Texas governor’s new drive for good governance and a “part-time Congress” have raised the eyebrows of Perry critics who note that he was himself the target of an insider trading allegation in 1996.
According to reports, Perry purchased shares of stock in a donor’s business on the same day that an investment group pushed up the company’s stock shares.
Perry said Thursday that those allegations were dismissed.
“Well the bottom line was the SEC looked at that and said there wasn’t anything to it, so all I’m asking is for Nancy Pelosi to turn over her records to the SEC and let them make that decision,” he said.
The Texas governor also brushed aside questions about how his state has offered economic incentives to companies linked to his donors, saying that all such requests must be reviewed by a series of other government officials outside the governor’s office. “The idea that someone makes a campaign contribution and try to connect that to the dots doesn’t work in this case because we have all the safeguards in place,” he said.
Perry also offered harsh words for the president, who is currently traveling abroad as debt negotiations remain at a stalemate.
“The president is AWOL as far as I’m concerned, as a matter of fact,” Perry said. “Instead of being in Hawaii or Asia or wherever he thinks he is on this particular trip he oughta be here working on this budget issue.
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The only thing AWOL around here is Perry's brain. Assuming of course he has one!
Perry has a brain. The question is, where is it? What is that song about "Where is the baby's dimple?". Maybe like the baby's dimple it is always covered by a safety pin.
I'm looking forward to the debate next week. From what I heard, it will be on foreign policy. Foreign policy as far as The Rickster is concerned is how to deal with illegal aliens from Mexico-- wonder if there are any from Mars (tho I have never met any). And "Mr. Pizza"-- "Libya?". And what was the other "Beki Beki Stan Stan".
Should prove interesting-- we'll find out who knows anything about foreign policy. Let's see-- The Rickster "Mexico, Colombia, Cuba".
Thats right Suzie, kill the messenger, forget the message.
Let Perry, Pelosi, and Boehner release their SEC records.
Id wager everything i have that Pelosi has made the most of insider deals.
TO: trudat6445 who wrote:
That's easy to say, when all you're working with is a lawn chair and a can of snuff.
A few others have said it but I feel I need to yet again. No one has broken any laws here....none. If there is a complaint it is with those that did not close the loophole that allows this to happen or those that changed the law to give Congress this loophole. Those eager to jump on Pelosi and or Boner need to sit back and do something very unfamiliar to them. That is think before engaging in looking the fool.
The argument is ethical not legal, if it was legal and ethical they wouldn't avoid the questions.
Forget about Perry and Nancy for now. The bigger question is why is this insider information allowed to oocur for those in office?
Nancy is as dirty as the swamp she wants to drain and Boehner's no different as crooked and greedy birds of a feather. Deny, deny, reveal their financial records and we''ll see who's the Pinocchio.
Insider trading is "technically legal" for them not for anyone else. Must be nice to be able to exclude one's self from the law. Go Figure.
There is no reason she should turn over any documents. Nothing illegal has occurred. No individual should be singled out.
yep as long as its a democrats ethics in question 'move along, nothing to see here'
TO: trudat6445 who wrote:
Who is questioning Nancy's ethics, and why. Because Rick Perry's campaign is over and he's trying to pick a fight with someone to try to get some attention. Rich Perry is NOT going to be the nominee, and he ain't running for Speaker of the House OR for House Minority Leader.
I am so glad that Rick Perry is being ignored. He's really acting silly.
Its simple. Because she is a criminal. Also treasonous. Get your head out of your a ss . Deflecting blame to perry doesnt make it untrue. Typical dem . blame someone else when caught
Yes she should turn over the documents. It's called TRANSPARENCY!!! If you don't have anything to hide, then what is the big deal?
The problem is that these ppl in office have changed the laws and make what they do (ie insidr trading) LEGAL. Yes, you can steal millions and billions from ppl with insider trading ........nobody goes to jail. Oh but you can steal from the supermarket and go to jail for a long time. Makes perfect sense.
THe SEC should investigate every member of Congress, the Supreme court and everyone in the White House for all stock trades. If any of them used insider information, they should end up in the same prison as Bernie Maddof the the ponzi scheme guy. It is time to take our country back from the criminals in Washington DC.
ben-
i agree, they should investigate all of them...........But Bernie Madoff didn't really have to pay for his crimes. He is in federal prison.......that's it. The people who were supposed to be regulating Madoff need to go to prison for stupidity and negligence. Fire them all the way up the chain just like they did at Penn State.
EVERY AMERICAN should watch this video ( u-tube) THE AGENDA- GRINDING AMERICA DOWN , This started in 1958 , it must be understood Obama is their man, the Democratic party has become their party , The Republican party is not innocent , but we are changing the Republican party ,
Carrie Dann, just how many WHITE COLLAR CROOKS do we have in Congress? These are the SAME PEOPLE WE ELECTED to take care of The American People of the United States! Exposing them does nothing because they write the laws! There is only one way that we The American People of the United States know and that is to get rid of them and get our government back for the people. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE, NOT LATER, BUT RIGHT KNOW ! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH !
If Perry and Cain are the best the Party of NO has, coupled with the other 7 Ditto Heads the Party is going down the drain..That's ok with the majority of Americans.
I hope people listened to Cain's press conference today,unbelievable the stupidity of this man...
The more this donkey talks the more he looks like a jackass.
And to think, not long ago you right wingers touted Ricky boy as the second coming. The "Ooops" boy faded faster than Michelle Bachmann.
Obama in 2012, if only because the alternative is laughable, scary yes, but still laughable.
HEY BUCK, why dont you wiki mitt romney. Quite impressive accomplishments, and obviously much better than you.
Corporations are people. Exxon and Enron had a one night fling and Rick Perry was born nine months later.
Jeez, I wonder who's gonna be born out of the occupy wall street fiasco.?? check back in 9 months............
@Not so Super
I keep forgetting that the First Amendment only applies to the tea party and nobody else. At least they aren't packing weapons like at the tea party rallies. These folks are actual Americans, not storm trooper wannabes.
@price is not right
What's your problem with the tea party...... The First Amendment is for Everybody....
Nancy for President? May as well run Maxine Waters or Charlie Rangel too as any one of these three stooges could do no worse. Hmm, on second thought maybe they could, besides Obama would be dearly offended.
I would not want Mr Perry to met with heads of other nations. He is prone to spilling soup on their ties...Let's just drop him off the list of candidates,
After reading fox nuws homepage (purposely misspelled so they dont "autocollapse") this omission of news by msnbc is a joke! The democrats have and still fail this country by overspending, and committing treason by putting this country so far into debt its demise is ASSURED! And to all you bozos that keep clinging to Clinton this, and hero that, he was dragged kicking and screaming towards a balanced budget given to you by...... GOP! Next landslide election (yeah, just like 2010) there will be majority GOP, majority house, GOP president, no obamacare, Baracalypse in prison for insider trading with Soros, eric holder in jail for murder of over 200 people, solyndra money paid back due to judgements filed against those that gave away our money, harry reid will be the example of whats wrong with washinton, and pelosi will also be in prison for insider trading! Balanced budget, surplus revenue, jobs for all, world peace, you will see! Ahhhh, cant wait!!!! DEBT MAN WALKIN!!!!!!!
Hilarious post Russ....satire is way over the heads of most conservatves but yours would be understood by even Palin fans.
Sure Kevin. Kill the messenger, forget the message. How tiring the left is, when confronted, deflect, blame and insult. All listed above SHOULD happen, hopefully will, unless that covert communist gets reelected. Have you seen how many laws were written and enacted by Baracalypse without congress? He is dangerous, and so are those that help.
Again Russ....your satire is great. Most conservatives wont get your stuff but it's because their sense of humor hasn't progressed since 3rd grade. "Covert communist"......careful there russ....that one is a bit too stupid.....the neo-cons will no doubt think your serious. You and I will be laughing all day long at the thought of those idiots thinking you're one of them!
Perry,Texas needs you.Go back home.
This is Perry's way of winning points with the republican base after his abysmal debate performances.
He's trying to build the narrative that he is more tough on the democrats than his opponents.
This, of course, can be easily countered by his opponents by coming up with their own brand of accusations of misconduct towards other democrats.
I'm actually kind of surprised their aren't wilder claims of misconduct coming from the GOP candidacy.
It doesn't have to be true, just sound feasible enough to get attention; that's how political mudslinging works right?
Hey, doesn't Perry know that Pelosi isn't running for president? How about if he turns over all his records that show how he got to be a multi-millionaire by working only at government jobs? I'd love to see that.
Transparency in questionnable financial dealings by ANYONE should be absolutely mandated by law, regardless of whom you are or where you work.
There are hypocrites on both sides of the aisle in Congress. There are all too few exceptions to corrupt financial dealings in the District of Corruption. There are zero legislators in Washington that I trust.
We can start changing this with term limits, and WE have the power to do so. It's a very simple, two step process:
1.) When their 'leadership' fails us, vote out all incumbents.
2.) During the next election cycle, repeat #1. Repeat #1 and #2 as needed.
Who the Hell does this provincial moron think he is? Somebody slip him some anti-freeze.
Voting out the incumbents will only usher in a new group of crooks and non-hackers. We need to change the system not the players. Term limits, financial investigation and performance evaluations. This system is failing America change is inevitable if we are to prosper and grow and I am not talking about the billionaires.
You have to wonder what Perry's thinking...Is he running against Pelosi? I'm clueless as to his motive. Wouldn't call it Presidential, maybe he wants to run for congress?
Teabaggers? You guys have a clue what he's up to?
they perry you're running for president not speak of the house. you couldn't debate my dog and win. perry read my lips you-r-a- sh-thead. go get your hoss and ride off into the sunset like a good cowboy does when the movie is over. some of us are just tried of your b/s, take nutty a-s paul, the crazy a-s bit-h and pizza man with you too.