I'll bet that most of those who say that don't live in Texas. Some folks just have their priorities muddled.
Perry will be at the debate Perry not being at the debate stops Zero fires and the Zero fire raging is the priority!
Yes, I believe so.....but as Perry said himself..."People are more important than politics right now".
I suspect if they get these resonably contained though he will likely go to the debate...but he set a good example by going there and speaking to the people and finding out first hand what was going on. No doubt the fire fighters appreciated the "boss" coming home.