Do Good Men Have What It Takes to Be President?
Americans like their politicians affable and folksy. Few would mistake those qualities for competence.
Rick Perry
Despite Gaffes, Perry Could Prove Formidable Contender
Unlike the other social conservatives running for president, Rick Perry has actually governed.
Bush, Perry Learning from Mitt Romney’s Mistakes
Two former governors are eager to take on income inequality and the erosion of America’s middle class.
Republican Perry: Turkey Ruled by “Islamic Terrorists”
Texas governor Rick Perry suggests Turkey should be expelled from NATO.
Gingrich, Perry Question Romney’s Business Past
Mitt Romney’s fellow Republican candidates question his career as a venture capitalist.
Republican Candidates Critical of Defense Cuts
Republican presidential hopefuls lamented the deep cuts in military spending that are expected in the United States.
Rick Perry, Down Not Out
Despite his lackluster debate performances, the Texas governor is still very much a viable contender for the presidency.
Perry’s Plan to “Uproot and Overhaul” Washington
The Texan governor would eliminate entire departments and cap federal spending.
Republican Candidates Fail to Name Specific Cuts
The Republican presidential candidates fall short on the specifics of fiscal consolidation.
Competing Tax Plans in GOP Primary Race
Texas governor Rick Perry’s proposal for a flat tax could win him back support from Republican primary voters.
Perry Combative, Cain Struggles to Defend Tax Plan
Texas governor Perry avenged himself for a number of poor debate performances while Cain had trouble explaining his tax plan.
Cain Defends Tax Plan, Perry Unremarkable in Debate
Herman Cain defended his tax reform plan at a Republican presidential primary debate where Rick Perry seemed ill at ease.
Rick Perry’s Jobs Record Contested
Other Republican presidential hopefuls took aim at Rick Perry’s record as a jobs creator in Texas where he is governor.
Social Security Comments Won’t Disqualify Perry
Comparing America’s public pension system to a “Ponzi scheme” doesn’t at all diminish the Texas governor’s election prospects.
Perry, Romney Debate Different Conservative Visions
The frontrunners for the Republican presidential nomination outlined their visions for the future of their party.