Mike Toomey, Governor Perry's Chief of Staff and "mastermind behind the Texas Association of Business' $1.9 million advertising campaign during the final weeks of the 2002 elections" is rumored to be leaving his post. From the Statesman:
Rumors continue to fly around the Capitol that are not about whether Mike Toomey will be leaving as Gov. Rick Perry’s chief of staff, but when. And who his replacement might be.Curious. Last I heard, Toomey was being investigated by Travis County DA Ronnie Earle for playing a role in the illegal use of corporate campaign donations in 2002. Maybe Ronnie's investigation is finally getting somewhere? Posted by sarah at August 25, 2004 3:42 PM | TrackBackToomey, an old buddy and ideological gyroscope for Perry during their days in the Texas House of Representatives, had been thought ready to leave in August. But then that got pushed back to September.
The latest version is that Toomey, who is credited with having huge influence over Perry, particularly on budget matters, will hang around until at least November to see if a special session might be in the offing.Link.