Texas governor endorses Giuliani
Gov. Rick Perry, R-TX, has endorsed Rudy:
Perry cited the former mayor’s success in reducing crime and cutting spending during his tenure, in addition to his preparedness in dealing with terrorism, as reasons for supporting him.
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… when asked whether his conservative views sync up with Giuliani’s more left-leaning social opinions, Perry echoed his presidential pick’s often-cited Reagan quote that “if you’re my 80 percent friend, you’re not my 20 percent enemy,” with a bit more southern-folksy flare. Said Perry: “When I go to buy a pickup truck, if it has one option on it that I’m not fond of, it doesn’t mean I disregard that pickup truck.” He added that his main concern is that the next president nominates “strict constructionists” to the Supreme Court — something he said he is assured Rudy will do.
This is Rudy’s first endorsement from a sitting governor.