Jim Schutze, the Dallas Observer’s intrepid investigative reporter, has another tale in the Mayor Leppert "Walk This Way, Talk This Way" follies. Shortly after taking the mike at the Belmont Hotel this morning to defend the people’s right to vote, but "it’s a waste of time and money," Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was asked a question by Schutze.
Schutze pointed out that Leppert has repeatedly said in public speeches that voting against the toll road will threaten federal funding for the rest of the Trinity Project.
"No," Said Johnson.
She pointed out there is no connection between the toll road and funding for the rest of the project. We then had a bidding war of reporters re-asking the same question. WFAA-Channel 8’s Brad Watson asked her if the rest of the funding is "sacrosanct." She said, "Yes."
Wow! Methinks that Leppert needs to have a rehearsal team meeting before he stages his next Belo Parkway presser.
