[BuckeyeTexan]

What has Gore done since then?

Who cares what Gore has done since then? He's scum and not worth considering beyond his positions in 1988 as they relate to Rick Perry. The point was that the 1988 Gore that Perry supported is very different from the 2011 Gore.

I didn't offer information to convince anyone one way or the other about Perry. My only goal was to present balanced information so FReepers can make an informed decision. I want to encourage discussion of the issues and discourage infighting.

[grey_whiskers]

Gore's subsequent behaviour provides evidence of how much his conservatism was 'real' ; and by the same token, Perry's adoption of the GOP brand back in 1988 in the aftermath of Reagan is only worthwhile if he backs conservatism: otherwise one runs the risk that he is merely blowing with the winds of current opinion.

And it is for *that* reason that his actions w.r.t. Gardasil, and his proclamations that the legislature cannot override an Executive Order, are so important.

Look at all the crap we went through with McCain when he wouldn't back conservatives. Perry may talk tough on the campaign trail, but if he actions don't match the words (see also Weepy Boehner) what's the use?

Cheers!