“I‘m not sure Rick Perry understands Thanksgiving either. When they asked him if he was going to deep-fry a turkey, he said, ‘Well, if he’s found guilty.’ ” – “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno’s jab at the Texas governor, a GOP presidential hopeful, earlier this week. Perry made headlines in September when an audience at one of the many GOP debates applauded his response when asked about his state’s liberal use of the death penalty. (Two hundred thirty-four inmates have been killed since Perry became governor). “I think Americans understand justice,” Perry told moderator Brian Williams after the burst of applause.
