Rick Perry’s Gardasil Problem
As first reported by RealClearPolitics, allies of Texas Gov. Rick Perry have begun to quietly “nose around on his behalf” regarding a possible presidential campaign.
Last Wednesday, Perry conceded to Fox News’ Greta van Susteren that he was “tempted” by a run for the White House. Two days later, in response to a question about a 2012 bid, Perry told the Austin American-Statesman, “I’m going to think about it.”
A Perry run makes some sense. He’s a three-term governor from a large Republican state with a solidly conservative record. And even at this somewhat late date, many grass-roots activists and members of the establishment alike are searching for a candidate with a profile (not unlike Perry’s) who can satisfy their respective needs and, ideally, unite the party.
But if Rick Perry does step under the bright lights, there’s at least one question that has the potential to hinder his pursuit of the GOP nomination: Why in early 2007 did he sign an executive order mandating that 11- and 12-year-old girls in Texas be given the vaccine Gardasil?
And now… the rest of the story. …..
Harold
