Speculation is strong that Texas Governor Rick Perry will announce on Sunday his intention to run for president in 2012, one day after the Iowa straw poll. Boston University professors John Carroll and Tom Whalen offer their comments on what Perry’s entry brings to the GOP field of presidential candidates.
Contact Carroll at 617-353-3493; carroll7@bu.edu; Twitter: @johncarroll_bu
Contact Whalen at 978-888-3131; tjw64@comcast.net