On the Origin of (Republican) Species

Rick Perry on evolution: "It’s a theory that’s out there; it’s got some gaps in it." Perry was responding to question from a kid. He also said: "In Texas, we teach both creationism and evolution in our public schools — because I figure you’re smart enough to figure out which one is right.” Um, as Steve Benen pointed out, when did reality become a multiple choice question? Scientists everywhere are fainting and Charles Dawin is spinning in his grave.