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The federal debt is the "biggest national security threat our country faces."
The Argument: The country's debt problems stem from Congress's abuse of its spending power, enumerated in a Constitutional clause that allows Congress to collect taxes and pay down the national debt. Politicians and federal judges have used the clause to get around the 10th Amendment, Perry writes, forcing states to go along with entitlement programs and "Progressive" economic policies.
Why It Helps: Perry's claims echo growing voter concerns about the federal debt — polls show that record numbers of Americans see the deficit as the No. 1 problem facing the U.S. today.
Why It Hurts: Within days of launching his campaign, Perry came under fire for making vitriolic remarks about the Federal Reserve — and vague threats against Fed Chair Ben Bernanke. But Perry doubled down on his criticism this week, standing by his claim that printing more money before the election would be "almost treasonous."
LOFL. Oh Rick Perry!