I wanted to locate an editorial about Texas or Texas government and I did not have to look far. This editorial caught my eye Political weight of Perry's rock. When you are Governor anything you say or do is under a microscope and put out in the media, but when you are trying to gain a Republican nomination for Presidency you are under a very fine microscope. The editorial illustrated just that, that no rock goes unturned no pun intended. The ideas of this editorial show any skeleton's in your closet with be found no matter how small or big it is.
Some highlights in this editorial are that this week big surprise, Perry is in the news again. The Washington Post reports that Perry and his Father leased a parcel in W. Texas of ranch land called or known as "Niggerhead." At the entrance of this hunting camp a big rock illustrates "Niggerhead." Since this is located in Perry's hometown he immediately responded that after leasing the land they painted over the rock. Others have stated Perry never painted over the rock and the rock continued to be visible even when guest and visitor's would occupy the land. Perry continues to stand by his claims and informs everyone he has not been to that camp since 2006.
My reasoning for picking this editorial is the title first caught my eye. Perry has been in the news more times than ever due to him wanting to be the next President. This editorial addresses how Perry has been declining in polls with decreasing numbers due to bad performances and stories that have currently been told to the public. With all campaigns he has been attacked due to his view and opinions on issues like illegal immigration. The author shows that this is not Perry's first time being called out as a racist. Perry has used racial language and images in the past to present a point. The author does let the reader know that Perry nor his Father actually owned the land but just leased the parcel. This will be debated again on how the public will react towards Perry when voting time does arrive.
The author wanted any reader to be aware of what is going on currently with Rick Perry. The intended audience can be anyone from Texas to all citizens due to him trying to win the Republican nomination. The author wants to keep the public informed. I believe the author is credible, they are reporting the facts of Perry and his Father leasing the parcel and what was painted on the rock. The fact that neither actually owner the property was accurate and fair towards Perry. The arguments that are faced with is what was actually done to the rock, was it painted over as Perry states? Or did the rock continue to be present for all visitors to see? The only evidence is the parcel was leased and not owned by the Perry's. There are concerns due to Perry's past racial language and images used to make a reader or viewer believe that Perry did nothing to that rock. I do not believe he is a racist due to all the immigration reforms and laws he is trying to create for immigrants.
It seems to me that the rock was painted with Niggerland prior to the Perry's actually residing in the land. What happened after if it was painted over or not is unknown. I agree with this author that Perry is under a fine microscope and every rock will be turned and all skeletons will come out of the closet. It still remains how favorable Perry is in this election due to these issues and attacks coming out. I agree with the author that Perry's number have declined and the reason are due to these stories. It seems to me that as more debates are in the future what else will be brought up. You can't hide thing forever, they always have a way of coming out.
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