Republican governor of Texas in danger of ruining his reputation for mixing politics and religion, critics warn
Rick Perry, a Republican contenders in the race for the White House in 2012, is under fire after a large demonstration organized evangelical Christian in a football stadium in Houston, Texas.
Although not yet officially declared his intention, Perry is second in some polls behind Mitt Romney, the prime candidate. But critics say he is risking his reputation as scheduled Saturday of prayer and fasting, said in response to the economic and moral crisis facing the country.
Perry, Texas governor, was accused of mixing politics and religion, and faced questions about the financing of the organization of the rally - which has been described as a "group hatred "by the monitors discrimination. Atheists sued unsuccessfully to have stopped the demonstration and participation Perry declared unconstitutional.
Perry, in a message inviting Christians to the event, said: "Today, America is in crisis, we have been plagued by debt, terrorism, and a host of natural disasters as a nation .. we must unite and ask Jesus to guide us through the struggles unprecedented, and thanks for the blessings of liberty that so richly enjoy. "
He added: "Some problems are beyond our power to solve, and according to the book of Joel, Chapter 2, this historical moment demands a historic response, therefore, the 6. August, thousands of people gather to pray for an historic breakthrough for our country and a renewed sense of moral purpose. "
He called on Christians to join him in the football stadium of 71,000 seats for rallies Reliant seven, "with people who pray for God's forgiveness, wisdom and provision of our state and nation. There is hope for America. He is in heaven, and we shall find their knees. "
It is to announce this month or next whether to seek the Republican nomination for president. He already has a campaign team in place and started playing to raise money.
If it holds, would probably become the leading candidate, provided that the act does not have to rely.
- won the governorship of Texas and three times the state has a strong background in employment, which represents about a third of new jobs in America, which provides a good platform a country where unemployment is the number one problem.
- Despite the recovery, called "The Answer" has created a lot of dissent, which could help fight the evangelical Christian Perry. They represent about half of Republican grassroots support in the polls, and an even larger share in key states like Iowa caucus and primary and South Carolina, two of the first states that can be decisive in the battle for the nomination .
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