Please address the four points that the OP made. I’m sick of warmed-over platitudes about candidates who are being sold as “conservative enough”. Convince us, if you can. Bob
I'm sick of every Republican a RINO that is a 100% conservative, which actually means all Republicans are RINOs since not a one has a perfect record.
The GOAL IS BEAT OBAMA and avoid ending up with a REAL RINO and con man like Mitt Romney.
Perry's record. Let's see:
"Here are some facts: Using Barack Obama's own Bureau of Labor Statistics, a total of 722,200 jobs were created nationwide since June 2009. Of those, 37 percent – or 265,300 – were added in Texas alone. If you calculate the number based on non-farm jobs, Texas accounts for 45 percent of U.S. job creation.
Perry signs tort reform bill:
http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2011/05/31/perry-signs-tort-reform-bill.html
He has turned down federal money for unemployment insurance because of the federal strings that were attached to it.
Strongly pro-life. Opposes government funding for elective abortions. Signed legislation limiting late-term abortions and requiring girls under the age of 18 who want abortions to notify their parents. Supports legislation requiring a woman see an ultrasound before receiving an abortion. Opposes embryonic stem-cell research and supports ban on human cloning.
Strongly opposes "gay" rights and all legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Condemned Supreme Court decision (Lawrence v. Texas) striking down Texas sodomy law. Championed a constitutional amendment that defines marriage in Texas as union of one man and one woman, which was passed by the state's voters in 2005.
Supports the death penalty. Disputes manmade "global warming," citing there is no scientific consensus on the issue. Endorsed by the National Rifle Association and Texas State Rifle Association for his stand on gun rights.
Has voiced support for charter schools and a state voucher program.