The charges are pretty obviously politically motivated, with even many liberals calling the charges bogus, including law professor Alan Dershowitz, according to Newsmax.

Dershowitz, who is admittedly not a fan of Perry’s, nevertheless said he is “outraged” by the indictments.  He said they are politically motivated, and a part of a “dangerous trend” of people using courts instead of the ballot box to effect political change.

“Everybody, liberal or conservative, should stand against this indictment,” Dershowitz said. “If you don’t like how Rick Perry uses his office, don’t vote for him.”

Dershowitz said that indictments against political opponents is something that is done in third-world totalitarian countries, and has no place in the United States.

“In America, you vote against them…this should be up to the voters. There is no room in America for abuse of office charges, and this has to stop once and for all. This is a…