Rick Perry's political baggage

He hasn't made any official announcement about a possible 2012 bid for the presidency, but rousing speeches and a large field of GOP candidates have led many to speculate whether Texas Gov. Rick Perry will add his name to the bunch. But would Perry really be a step in the right direction for Republicans?

The Washington Times' Kerry Picket wonders if the GOP really wants take on Perry's political baggage, including his support for the Texas DREAM Act:

Groups cited by conservatives and those Republicans who want to see tighter border security like FAIR and NumbersUSA are critical of such immigration bills, and Governor Perry will have much explaining to do about his stance on the DREAM Act. The Daily Caller reported in May that Governor Perry "opposes Obama’s 'amnesty' plan, including the more limited DREAM Act," but little has been reported on regarding where the governor stands today on the Dream Act and sooner or later, if he is to be taken seriously as a 2012 presidential candidate, primary voters will want to have more answers.

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