Rick Perry could be Trump pick for energy, department he couldn't name

Ex-Texas governor failed to name department in 2011 debate ‘oops’ momentAppointment would swell ranks of climate change deniers in Trump cabinetThe former Texas governor Rick Perry, who could not remember the name of the Department of Energy when listing those he would scrap as president, has emerged as a leading candidate to lead it under President-elect Donald Trump, a transition official said on Sunday. Related: Intelligence figures fear Trump reprisals over assessment of Russia e