Saturday, August 13, 2011

Rick Perry’s entry sets up a clarifying contrast



Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s entry into the presidential race puts into especially sharp focus the clash of visions between Republicans and President Obama over the proper role of government. - Washington Post
Texas has no income tax, ranks 46th overall for the taxes it collects per capita and has the strongest job growth in the country. The state has accounted for between 30 percent and half of the net new jobs in the country in the past two years, depending on who is counting....

Perry not only defends the Texas approach but has taken the lead in resisting the Obama administration’s activism on health care, education and the environment...
In Texas, Perry Outshines Obama - Investor's Business Daily
Rick Perry to Kick Off Campaign Saturday - Michelle Malkin