By Andrea Ordonez, Assistant Editorial Editor
Gov. Rick Perry rose from newcomer status to a viable presidential candidate during the Sept. 7 debate. Facing the most questions out of all the candidates, especially regarding his actions as governor of Texas, Perry deferred to federalism when addressing healthcare and the death penalty.
Despite having a personal bias towards Perry, I admire his ability to actually take a stance on issues rather than dance around them like other politicians.
While other candidates gave unclear answers about green initiatives and science, Perry stated that the economic good of the United States should serve as the major indicator of the government’s investments in science.
“The idea that we would put Americans’ economy at jeopardy based on scientific theory that’s not settled yet, to me, is nonsense,” Perry said.
In the same manner, when asked about his support for capital punishment, Perry defended his stance, receiving massive applause.
“If you come into our state and you kill one of our children, you kill a police officer, you’re involved with another crime and you kill one of our citizens, you will face the ultimate justice in the state of Texas,” Perry said. “And that is: you will be