Rick Perry

On Gaffes and Noble Causes

by Isabel Taylor While the last few years of American politics have been dominated by a distinct lack of bi-partisanship and willingness to work across the aisle to offer real policy solutions, I can’t help but think that it currently faces a greater threat: sheer ineptitude. The rhetoric that has dominated political debate over recent […]

The ABC’s of the CNBC Debate: Allegations, Blunders and Controversy

by Amy Kaufman Last night’s CNBC sponsored Republican debate was one for the books.  The event was simultaneously bland, memorable, hostile and reserved.   Although the eight presidential hopefuls gathered to discuss economic issues including bailouts, the housing crisis, healthcare and tax policy, audience members are more likely to remember the evening’s personal gaffes and attacks […]