NBC: Sheriff Joe Will Back Rick Perry

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The poster boy for taking a hardline on illegal immigrants is set to back the candidate who collapsed after telling Republicans to “have a heart” when it comes to providing in-state tuition benefits to illegal immigrants.

NBC’s Carrie Dann reports:

NBC News has confirmed with a source familiar with the matter that Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona, will endorse Rick Perry this week. Arpaio will campaign with Perry in New Hampshire this week, the source said.

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