In Iowa, Rick Perry Doesn't Mention Controversial Ads

Gov. Rick Perry kicked off his "second look" effort with a controversial ad lamenting the fact that gays serve openly in the military. The ad was focused on gaining support from Iowa’s many evangelical Christians. But in the GOP debate on Saturday, Perry largely stayed away from moral judgments — until he was asked if a candidate’s fidelity is a legitimate campaign issue. Perry's response?

Audio: Ben Philpott's story for KUT News

“If you will cheat on your wife, if you will cheat on your spouse, then why wouldn’t you cheat on your business partner, or ...

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