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Rick Perry’s entry into the 2016 Republican Presidential primary will be his second attempt at securing the highest office in the land.

Perry’s qualifications for holding that office are probably some of the best in the field. He took over governorship of the state of Texas from George W. Bush, after Bush won the Presidential nomination back in 2000. From then on, Perry served as the longest running governor in Texas history, holding that office until 2015 when he decided to step down.

Perry’s 15-year term as governor is a storied one. From political intrigue, to business wars with California, to shooting a coyote that attacked his dog while on a jog. Sadly, it also includes a miserably failed 2012 campaign run that damaged Perry’s reputation overall.

Has Perry learned from his mistakes? What will his run for President look like this time? We’re going to find out as the candidates continue down the road to the White House. In the meantime, here are the basics you need to know about Rick Perry, his platform and position on the issues.

On Job Creation

The sharpest arrows in Perry’s quiver all center around how he presided over one of the most successful economies in America during one of the largest recessions in history. His strategy has attracted major corporations like Toyota to relocate their headquarters to Texas from California. It’s even inspired tech companies to put locations in the state, such as Apple who is currently building a multi-million dollar 39-acre campus in Austin.

This has created an influx of jobs in the state. Perry boasts that under his leadership, some 1.5 million jobs were created in Texas while the rest of the nation lost around 400,000. Politifact rated Perry’s claim as “mostly true” as Texas was at the top of the list when it came to job creation in 2014, and the state’s unemployment rate was a low 4.2%.

While a lot of this can be attributed to causes outside of Perry’s control, such as the Eagle Ford shale boom, Perry’s ability to attract businesses and create jobs can’t go overlooked.

On Taxes

Regarding taxes, Perry said, “We need to make life more affordable, by helping Americans keep more of what they earn, and by lowering the cost of everyday expenses.”

Part of Perry’s ability to attract businesses was due in large part to his attitude about taxes. During his time in Texas, Perry oversaw one of the largest tax alterations in the state’s history. The Texas franchise tax, or “margin tax,” brought in billions of revenue to the state which Perry then used to lower property taxes. Pairing this with $700 million in annual tax cuts and various exemptions, Perry has made himself one of the most friendly politicians to businesses in America.

Some would argue that while Perry is friendly to businesses in the way of taxation, he’s not so to the lower income earners. The Texas regressive tax has the wealthier paying less than the poor, but many would argue that this system has made the Texas economy so flush, since the rich are encouraged to spend more.

Perry has stated in the past that he is no fan of the 16th amendment, and has called it “a milestone on the great road to serfdom.” He takes massive issue with the fact that the federal government can claim a chunk of your money with personal income taxes. He has not expanded on his comments since the 2012 elections, however.

Last election season, Perry suggested the popular “flat tax” for America, with his number being 20%, but he has yet to offer any concrete plan for taxes during this election season. We will keep you updated as time goes on.

On the 2nd Amendment

If there is one thing Perry is adamant about, it is gun rights. The state of Texas saw their lax gun laws become even less restrictive as time went on under his governorship.

Perry himself is an avid gun user, and even carries when he goes jogging – which one unfortunate coyote discovered one day while trying to attack his dog.

During his time as governor, Perry signed the “Castle Doctrine” into law, giving gun owners even more protection against the government when it came to using deadly force in defense. This, plus the dozens of other pro-gun legislation he signed into law, makes Perry one strong supporter of private gun ownership and their usage in this country.

Perry has often found support from major organizations such as the NRA, and has received endorsements from them in the past. He has, however, stated his uneasiness with the concept of open carry. This is due to his wish that he would rather a criminal not know that he was packing heat until the it was time to use the gun.