Rick Perry is doing a live discussion with the editorial board of the Des Moines Register. He defends launching faith-based advertisements at this point in time, rather than focusing on economics. He says, “my faith does characterize the decisions I make,” and that this is part of introducing himself to the people of Iowa:
I have issues that have resonated with me personally in my faith as part of who i am. Prior to that we laid out our economic side of things as well. I think Americans do want someone who is consistent whether it’s on economic issues or personal issues and values and that’s the message i’m intending to introduce to the people of Iowa.
