Republican presidential candidate and Texas Gov. Rick Perry is interviewed by Google Soapbox while visiting the Iowa State Fair August 15, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Midday profiles GOP's leading presidential contenders: Rick Perry
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NPR's Wade Goodwyn profiles Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who entered the presidential campaign Saturday and has rocketed to the top of some national polls. Ask your question about Perry's background, experience and views on the major issues on today's Midday.
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Wade Goodwyn: NPR's national correspondent, based in Dallas, Texas. NPR reporter since 1991. Graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in history.
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