Romney, Perry keep up fight in debate

The Boston Globe reports:

Rick Perry and Mitt Romney laid bare their bitter rivalry last night, turning on one another with heated, personal attacks over their authenticity, commitment to conservative principles, and ability to lead the Republican Party to victory over President Obama in 2012.

Perry, whose sudden ascent onto the national scene has jolted the Republican presidential contest, was often the focus of the attacks from his rivals, who accused him of being soft on illegal immigration and of making dangerously cavalier statements about Social Security.

But seeming to rise up in indignation after nearly 90 minutes under fire, the Texas governor went on the offensive against Romney, his closest rival, whom he accused of repeatedly shifting positions to fit the political winds.