Perry is the most knowledgeable about border issues and the problem of illegals. He’s had to deal with the influx of illegals into Texas.
For some reason, we can’t seem to get those people to move on up to some of your more delightful states.
He also understands the border and therefore doesn’t toss off phrases like ‘build a fence.’
The length and terrain of the Texas border with Mexico make that both impossible and unworkable.
He’s studied the issue, even gone to Israel to confer with their border people. Perry has a plan to secure the border and has promised he will get ‘er done in one year.
For some reason, people seem to cling to the notion that Perry is pro-open border and pro-amnesty, when he is neither.
If the border is your main issue, vote for Perry.
“If the border is your main issue, vote for Perry”
Seriously? You have got to be kidding. In 2004 and 2006 we were writing resolutions at the party conventions, which were debated and adopted (after watering down so that the party elite would accept them) by the state convention, in response to several issues, including Perry’s pandering to illegal aliens. Perry of 2009-2011 is a very different person than Perry of 2001-2005. I have trouble forgetting completely Perry of 2001-2005.
I have Perry at a B+. I would prefer Perry over Romney, without question; but it is very fair to question how deep Perry’s commitment is to certain conservative issues.
In Perry’s defense: he supported Cruz in the very important Medellin vs. Texas battle.