Rice University political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss tonight’s NBC News/Politico Republican presidential debate. Jones, who is the chair of political science at Rice and a fellow at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is regularly
Rice University's Mark Jones
quoted nationally about Texas politics and has been closely following Perry’s career and his run for the GOP presidential nomination. Perry, who left the campaign trail a few days ago to come back to Texas due to wildfires, is expected to attend the debate.
To speak with Jones, contact him directly at mpjones@rice.edu. For more information or to schedule the TV or radio studio, contact David Ruth, director of national media relations at Rice University, at druth@rice.edu or 713-348-6327.