And, if he did, would it help him in the Republican Primary next year?
The answer to the second question is probably "yes," but will it really come to that?
From the DMN:
"If there's any risk Perry would reject that money, we want responsible lawmakers to take it, allocate it and use it for Texas," said state Sen. Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso.
Perry spokeswoman Allison Castle wouldn't say if the governor will oppose taking any of the aid.
"The governor continues to oppose the bailout, but if Congress does allocate taxpayer money, a lot of which is from hard-working Texans, then Texans deserve their fair share," she said.
Several state lawmakers have asked the stimulus package's congressional authors to add wording to let a legislature bypass a governor and accept the federal help.
The U.S. House has passed a stimulus bill with the bypass provision, though it doesn't appear to be in a Senate version.
Even as some prepare to call his bluff, Perry has started a website called NoGovernmentBailouts.com.
As Rick Perry's role as governor continues to merge with his role as gubernatorial candidate, who knows what is possible.
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