Wildfires burn out of control in Texas

(Frank Cianciolo/McDonald Observatory)



President Barack Obama swiped at Texas Gov. Rick Perry, criticizing him as "a governor whose state is on fire, denying climate change." Obama also poked at the audience reactions at recent GOP presidential debates, singling out those who cheered at the prospect of someone dying because he didn't have health insurance – and those who booed a gay service member. The president said "that's not reflective of who we are."

I think this is a kick in the gut that Rick Perry will actually appreciate:

I bet Perry would have loved an assist like this before his disastrous performance in Thursday's debate. Hopefully it's not too late to save his presidential campaign.

Perryland responds:

It's outrageous President Obama would use the burning of 1500 homes, the worst fires in state history as a political attack

Actually, it's outrageous that the Governor of Texas would rather organize a day of prayer for rain than listen to what scientists have to say about climate change.



Chris Cilizza:

Best thing to happen to Rick Perry's presidential campaign in weeks: President Obama hitting him on climate change in San Jose.

I'd say it's a win-win type of situation.