"Perry puts focus on border."

Here is an excerpt from my recently published opinion piece in The Houston Chronicle: 

"Although a late entry into the 2012 presidential race, Texas Gov. Rick Perry is already considered a front-runner. In the Sept. 22 GOP debate, he engaged in a spirited back-and- forth with several of the other candidates - Mitt Romney in particular - over Social Security, immigration and foreign policy, and is definitely in the media spotlight for many of his responses - for better or for worse. It's true that Perry isn't well-known among many Americans for his expertise in Middle Eastern affairs, his opinion on China's status as a most-favored nation or his stance on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. What he is best known for, however, is his experience with - and sometimes controversial measures toward - border security... Regardless of Perry's opinions on the various issues related to border security, the fact is that he's bringing national attention to a topic that most Americans are vaguely aware of, but don't place at the top of their priority lists."

To read the rest of the piece at Chron.com, please CLICK HERE!

Comments

[Kurt Taylor]

Well said. It may be a while, but I'm looking forward to reading your book.

[Beltonwall]

Every time I hear Rick Perry speak I think it's George W. Bush all over again. Then I need a belt of hard liquor to get W. off my mind.

[Cory]

I don't think Rick Perry is the best candidate on border security of the group. I think Rick Perry would do about as much on border security as Obama has.