Perry criticized over offensively named hunting ground
Over the weekend, a front-page article in The Washington Post criticized Texas governor and Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry, whose family’s hunting lodge was formerly known by a racially charged epithet. Other GOP candidates have already been vocal in criticizing Perry. Herman Cain told Fox News on Sunday, “I think it shows a lack of sensitivity.” Farai Chideya, journalist and blogger, talks about the implications for the Perry campaign.
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