Here we go: Rick Perry now “leaning toward getting in”; Report: Perry offered Gingrich campaign manager a job last week? Update: More rumbles
posted at 5:16 pm on June 9, 2011 by Allahpundit
[A] source close to Perry’s political team told RealClearPolitics on Thursday afternoon that the Texas governor is “leaning toward getting in” to the race.
Two of Perry’s longtime political aides, Dave Carney and Rob Johnson, were among the large group of advisers who announced Thursday that they were leaving Gingrich’s team. Carney has been a top political adviser to Perry for 14 years and continues to counsel him, and Johnson managed his most recent gubernatorial campaign…
As a prominent Texan with a longtime political infrastructure, not to mention a key finance perch atop the Republican Governors Association, Perry could gear up for a race more quickly than most of the top Republican politicians eyeing a presidential run…
Perry is said to have a solid relationship with his predecessor at the RGA, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, who declined to run for president himself.
I’ve been assuming that Daniels, Barbour, and their well-heeled friends will end up rallying behind an establishment fave like Romney or Pawlenty, but I’m intrigued by the prospect of Barbour swinging around to a grassroots hero like Perry. He’d be formidable under any circumstance but very formidable with that kind of money behind him. Not so formidable that he’d be a lock to win, of course, but enough to give tea partiers pause about how they should vote in the primaries. An evenly split vote among “true conservatives” only benefits Romney; if Perry looks like he’s got the cash and cache to win the nomination, even some grassroots righties who prefer Bachmann, Palin, or Cain might tilt towards him on electability grounds.
Exit question: If Perry jumps in next week, will Palin still run? Bachmann’s committed to getting in, I think, simply because she has home-field advantage in Iowa and is betting that she can raise her national profile considerably by doing well there. It’s not about winning the nomination, in other words, it’s about building stature within the GOP a la Huckabee. Palin’s expectations will be higher, though, and now she’ll have to grapple with a third competitor who’s not only popular with her core constituency but well funded to boot. Worth giving it a go anyway?
Update: Like I said in the other thread, the timing of today’s announcement makes little sense if you think the mutiny is related to Gingrich’s vacation. If you think it’s related to the blossoming “Perry for president” campaign, though, it makes perfect sense:
[A] source close to the Gingrich campaign tells The Blaze that Perry has offered Gingrich’s now-departed campaign manager, Rob Johnson — who used to be the campaign manager for Perry — his old job back.
According to the source, “Rob and Perry spoke last week and Perry told him his old job is waiting for him.”
“I know that for a fact,” the source said.
Follow the link and check out the tweet from Weekly Standard writer Stephen Hayes claiming that Dave Carney — then Gingrich’s advisor — was pushing “Perry for president” speculation in Texas two weeks ago. I’m amazed that Newt didn’t realize that his team might be ready to bail on him for greener pastures before taking off on vacay. Or maybe he did realize it and figured he might as well go if they’re going to abandon him soon anyway.
Update: Another tremor via Rich Lowry:
“he’s in”: that’s what a TX source who’s always discounted idea that gov perry would run just told me
On the other hand, sources inside Perry’s team tell Bryan Preston that nothing has changed.
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And even so, Perry isn’t said in that article to be “for illegal immigration,” he just said that what works for Arizona wouldn’t work for Texas at that time.
I’m sure Perry’s developed other ideas since Spring 2010. Although Texas has a screwy Leftwing Democrat state legislature and Perry has to work with it — what was passable as to state legislature in Arizona wouldn’t fly in Texas mainly due to Texas’ Leftwing Democrat-majority state legislature, many of whom are Hispanic ethnic supremacists and ignore the will of the general Texas population to the contrary.
Lourdes on June 9, 2011 at 7:09 PM
Since the last election Republicans have a super-majority in the legislature. It’s no longer 1990. Henry Gonzales and Lloyd Bentsen would like a word with you.
pc on June 9, 2011 at 7:14 PM
I might be a Perry fan.
Tell me why forcing little girls to be vacinated for a venereal desease is a conservative thing. And why it isn’t government over reach!
Just explain.
I honestly have no idea.
I was offended earlier because of the void thing.
Perry looks at Romney and sees a void. That is insulting and not at all necessary. I dislike that. And as I always thought these career politicans like Perry are not going to let Romney in.
They looked at all the religion polling and they figured Romney can’t win, so Perry is taking a shot.
So taking advantage is what politicans do.
But my independent research is not showing me why I should like Perry and people aren’t telling me why what I found is wrong.
Like all the others he looks good on paper, but the real deal is same old same old.
petunia on June 9, 2011 at 7:15 PM
How about this instead….
Palin/West…make inroads with African American voters, and West doesn’t need to study.
Perry throws his support and we have both primary/general landslides.
;)
tencole on June 9, 2011 at 7:16 PM
Rudy put all his eggs in one basket in a truly half-baked strategy. Yes, McCain was for the most part an establishment favorite, given the alternatives. Just go back and read David Brooks.
I’m telling ya: if Palin doesn’t run, Romney gets the nomination. Bookmark it and file it away.
pseudoforce on June 9, 2011 at 7:17 PM
Heh. :)
alwaysfiredup on June 9, 2011 at 7:17 PM
I am hoping that our country’s tragic experience with little Bammie will drive a second look at the value of an Ivy League degree, especially Harvard and Yale. There’s a few good ones, but only a few.
slickwillie2001 on June 9, 2011 at 7:18 PM
I thought you were open-minded. For all you dislike Palin, Perry should at least be of interest. I’m beginning to think you’re a Romney annual plant.
alwaysfiredup on June 9, 2011 at 7:19 PM
Perhaps the reason people in Texas underestimate him is because they don’t have the bad fortune of living outside the state. The rest of the nation sees the guy as someone to possibly lead the way because he didn’t mess up Texas economically or politically while in office. People inside the state take him for granted. So that means with a lot of polish and a little good fortune, he has a decent shot at winning.
pc on June 9, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Sounds like a plan to me. Throw in Rubio for the Hispanic support and Perry/Rubio with Palin backing sound like Winners to me!
Who is John Galt on June 9, 2011 at 7:20 PM
If she reads the poll numbers, she sees it’s a two-person race between her and Romney. Let’s imagine Perry declares tomorrow. Where do you think he’d be in the polls on Monday?
pseudoforce on June 9, 2011 at 7:21 PM
I like this too…very much.
Who is John Galt on June 9, 2011 at 7:22 PM
Probably ahead of Cain, behind Palin and Romney.
alwaysfiredup on June 9, 2011 at 7:23 PM
petunia on June 9, 2011 at 7:15 PM
His religion has NOTHING to do with it! I would glad vote for a Mormon…just not that Mormon.
annoyinglittletwerp on June 9, 2011 at 7:23 PM
It is going to be a brutal 2012 primary for the GOP!..:)
Dire Straits on June 9, 2011 at 7:24 PM
I’d say he’d be behind Pawlenty, especially if Palin’s out. I think it would come down to Romney and Pawlenty.
pseudoforce on June 9, 2011 at 7:24 PM
It is going to be a brutal 2012 primary for the GOP!..:)
Dire Straits on June 9, 2011 at 7:24 PM
More the merrier.
annoyinglittletwerp on June 9, 2011 at 7:25 PM
i’m enjoying this thread..Not much noise..:)
Dire Straits on June 9, 2011 at 7:25 PM
I agree!..:)
Dire Straits on June 9, 2011 at 7:26 PM
i’m enjoying this thread..Not much noise..:)
Dire Straits on June 9, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Shhhhh!
annoyinglittletwerp on June 9, 2011 at 7:26 PM
Rick Perry’s record on Carbon Credits is very good.
That is the first non-troubling thing I found.
I’m not that open minded of course! Neither are you.
But I wanted to know more than the typical propaganda about Perry before the push starts. I guess people aren’t that up on him.
I still think forcing little girls to vaccinate against venereal decease is troubling. I have been up against it in two states and nobody forced anybody. But in Texas it is mandatory because Perry said.
Someone explain, please.
petunia on June 9, 2011 at 7:26 PM
I think that you’re falling in to the purity trap. That is to say that you are eager to penalize a candidate beyond proportion for a transgression here and there without looking at the larger picture. I don’t know if Perry will be my candidate, but he deserves to be heard in my mind. I say he deserves it because of his stellar record as governor of his state. One that is very large, diverse, and with a large border with Mexico.
I don’t know the ins and outs of the vaccine issue, but I’m not going to throw him under the bus based on sketchy information from unreliable sources. Same for where he really stands on immigration.
What I’m saying here, is take some time to learn more about him. That’s my plan. His great record as governor is reason enough to do some digging before hardening your opinion pro or against. And I’m sure I’ll find some things I don’t like (I already know about his whacky Creationism support, for example) but that doesn’t mean that every adverse fact is a deal breaker.
MJBrutus on June 9, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Enough to break down further….off the cuff, you understand.
Female vote: Con yes, “feminist” no. No idea what those percentages are.
Black vote: Con yes, the rest “NO!”. IIRC Black Cons are 10%, so that’s 10% of 10%.
Military vote: 100% yes. Mil vote is what, 20-30% of general, pretty much 100% of cons.
General conservative vote, at least 75% yes.
Someone else has to add this up for me ;)
Who is John Galt on June 9, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Okay!..I don’t know if Perry is going to run but looks like someone is talking to him..:)
Dire Straits on June 9, 2011 at 7:28 PM
Your link is to the following, news from January 2009:
But defeated is defeated. The Corridor idea sounded good in theory a long time ago to service competitive import/export needs and opportunities for Mexico/US/Canada, but only that: worked in concept and in concept only.
The realities proved the concept to be unworkable, mainly due to the growing and now infectious, depraved crime going on in Mexico.
Most people quickly realized that the concept wouldn’t fly, not as long as Mexico is Mexico.
Lourdes on June 9, 2011 at 7:30 PM
petunia on June 9, 2011 at 7:26 PM
It isn’t mandatory. He bowed to the will of the people in the end.
Perry would be terrific for this Nation.
annoyinglittletwerp on June 9, 2011 at 7:30 PM
No, it’s not mandatory. He proposed making it mandatory, and then backed down in the face of intense criticism.
So you didn’t like my gardening quip? :)
alwaysfiredup on June 9, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Good point!..:)
Dire Straits on June 9, 2011 at 7:33 PM
I don’t hardly know anything about Perry except….
-He is a 3 term Governor….but Texas does their state government differently than most other states….Governor does not have as much “power” as the legislation? What does that really mean?
-Seems to be liked for the most part but not completely, by his constituents. Can he inspire the troops…..maybe not without Sarah at his side.
-Has done very well with job creation and the economy in Texas. Can he carry that through nationally…I’m not so sure.
-Is a little iffy on immigration…up/down.
-Is pro life
-He’s a gun toting and bible carrying kind of guy….him and Sarah are friends.
-Even though Perry and the Bush’s don’t seem to like each other….Perry seems very Bushlike.
-This bothers me…..
That was during his last Governor’s race and sounds like a promise to me.
Am I wrong about any of this….right?….enlighten me.
tencole on June 9, 2011 at 7:36 PM
Probably true, but there are many who will not and a Vanderbilt study said that much of the reason Romney is held to a higher standard on changing issues is religious suspicion. People don’t assume Romney is a good guy, like they do others, they assume he is up to something sinister. Therefore his faults are exaggerated. Where others are given the benefit of the doubt… Romney isn’t.
Come on you think he is calculating and immoral. YOu don’t think he has a heart or a soul. You think he is faking his goodness to get votes. That is always the talk. No matter how genuine, people just know he is bad. It translates into, “he gives me the creeps” One paper said it really well, people don’t trust purity. They simply don’t think people really live that way.
Therefore Perry can say Romney is a void and nobody cares, they agree. Forget the life he has lived, it’s all fake.
And yah I see you always saying nice stuff about Huntsman too.
petunia on June 9, 2011 at 7:37 PM
You appear to be ignoring what other people are writing/posting and have selected out a few problems (in your “research”) about Perry that anyone from any angle can find some aspect to stick it to Perry about.
The corridor idea, since kaput; the vaccination thing, a problem to some parents, not to all; your claims that Perry is “for illegal immigration” which he isn’t.
Those are your three complaints re: Perry that I’ve read here from your “research” and several people here otherwise have commented about those three things to prove you wrong or inaccurate in them.
I think you’re engaging in a selective, “let me find what I can that will affirm my needs to denounce Perry” campaign. That’s what it sounds like, at least, from what I’ve read so far.
Perry is NOT “for illegal immigration” — lots of current news that proves your allegation wrong in that regard;
The Corridor thing is kaput, again I write, and has been since about 2009, and Mexico is surely not working toward a more convincing environment that might sell the place as a good host to an international shipping port (gone from very bad to much, much worse in a very short two year time);
and,
the vaccination thing is contentious mainly because it’s a case of government assuming parental responsibilties and parents rightly objecting to that, but I don’t know much as to what Perry’s nature is in that regard (I’ll try to read more about that as to his views, his reasonings in that issue).
As I’ve written several times now, though, state legislatures do more on these level of issues that affect state populations such as vaccinations, laws and requirements for medical care, etc. Governors can only do so much, but it’s the state legislatures that actually write and declare the requirements.
Lourdes on June 9, 2011 at 7:38 PM
I don’t think we’ve ever agreed on anything twerp….but kudos. :)
tencole on June 9, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Thanks. From a commerce perspective, on a purely commerce-servicing idea, the CONCEPT of establishing, building an international port for export/import purposes on the Pacific Coast that would service increased import/export needs/opportunities for U.S. and Canada is a great idea. I mean by that, it would work to compliment and assist our import/export development and competitiveness (for both nations).
It MIGHT work well to also assist a nation to the South of the U.S. border – what’s now Mexico — but the reality is that that nation can’t (can’t ever, in my view, just being realistic here) be relied on to not abuse (and abuse mightily) the opportunity such an international port would create.
Namely, it’d be a field-day Cartel Disneyland Play Station Mecca if ever established in Mexico. I can’t imagine any reasonably observant adult even considering proceeding with such an idea as a port in Mexico in any partnership with the U.S. and Canada, at this point. The problem with Mexico is Mexico. And a huge array of crime from other Central and South American populations.
Lourdes on June 9, 2011 at 7:45 PM
Perry / Giuliani 2012
rickyricardo on June 9, 2011 at 7:46 PM
Another good point!..:)
Dire Straits on June 9, 2011 at 7:47 PM
Interesting..:)
Dire Straits on June 9, 2011 at 7:48 PM
And yah I see you always saying nice stuff about Huntsman too.
petunia on June 9, 2011 at 7:37 PM
I don’t give a #$%^ if someone’s a member of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
I was outraged when Huckabee when after Mitt’s faith and I was part of a group that jump on jenfidel when she was spouting BS about the CJCLDS. My problem with Mitt is ROMNEYCARE! Obama has said that O-Care was mod
eled on it. You don’t think that’s a problem?
As for Huntsmann-he was an ambassador in Zero’s admin. I don’t want my next president to be someone who so openly has batted for the other team.
Oh Btw: I’ve defended you in the past-but if you’re going to imply that I’m anti-Mormon because I don’t like Mitt or Huntsmann..well…Girlfriend…you’re on your own from now on.
annoyinglittletwerp on June 9, 2011 at 7:52 PM
Hey, pc, thanks for trying to reprimand me but I already realized my error as soon as I posted that comment (referring wrongly to the Texas State legislature as ‘majority Democrat’).
The GOP majority is a new thing in Texas, “new” meaning a recent improvement. But I do think from what I’ve read about the state legislature’s having attempted to thwart the ‘no sanctuary cities’ legislative idea there (supported by a majority of Texans) that there are enough state Reps. involved in the current legislature that are DENYING the will of the people (and are working to thwart the ‘no sanctuary cities’ process that the state, including Perry, want to implement).
I think it’s a reasonable guess that the people doing the thwarting, though they may be of either party, are likely mostly “ethnically” motivated, meaning, they’re HIspanic ethnic supremacists bent on the ruinous notion that Texas “belongs to Hispanics”.
I have no issues with anyone’s ethnicity but I find ethnic-supremacy particularly loathesome and that includes the American Nazi Party AND La Raza Aztlan fools.
Lourdes on June 9, 2011 at 7:54 PM
I don’t think we’ve ever agreed on anything twerp….but kudos. :)
tencole on June 9, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Thank you.
*Smiles back*
annoyinglittletwerp on June 9, 2011 at 7:55 PM
I think Perry would have low numbers as he doesn’t have much name recognition yet. But he has a flair for attracting attention, and he has never lost an election. And you can bet that he’ll get some attention once his campaign staff starts touting Texas’ economic performance over the last decade. I’ll lay down three predictions: 1.) Palin will not get in. 2.) Palin will endorse Perry. 3.) Perry will lead the pack by the time Ames rolled around.
Let’s see what happens.
Lawdawg86 on June 9, 2011 at 7:59 PM
Perry / Pawlenty 2012
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Sounds good to me.
esblowfeld on June 9, 2011 at 8:03 PM
OT: Time to treat Mexico like in 1848? Or is it time to finish what was left undone in 1848?
Just Askin’ …
Who is John Galt on June 9, 2011 at 8:08 PM
It’s important to remember that Mexico is culturally very different from the US. They may be our neighbors, but they aren’t good neighbors. DC paints a different picture, but one wonders why Mexico is never held accountable for the fact that millions of their citizens flee their own country.
It is a fact that the US has been self-serving and negligent in allowing illegal immigrants. This suits the various lobbyists from right to left.
My issue with illegal immigration goes beyond the material aspects to the moral, and this is my question that never seems to be discussed:
Why is it that Mexico is never questioned about its lack of moral obligation to its own citizens? Does anyone ever question Mexico about this much less sanction its disregard for its poorest?
When 10-20% of a country’s population voluntarily flee their homeland it should warrant the UN’s attention, right? But they don’t.
Mexico is a racist, caste society. It is corrupt in every way. But we tolerate this disgusting “neighbor.” Why? I know why, but my question is for those who haven’t thought it through.
Mexico may be our southern neighbor, but they are not good neighbors. They are not our friends.
Fences make good neighbors. It’s time to make Mexico accountable.
Cody1991 on June 9, 2011 at 8:09 PM
I’d vote for Perry. Better Perry than Romney.
ted c on June 9, 2011 at 8:16 PM
Oh baby, here we go- I love it.
The only obstacle to Perry going for it was obliterated today.
Time for some Texas style metrosexual, socialist ass kicking.
jjshaka on June 9, 2011 at 8:19 PM
I like this too…very much.
I assume you mean kicking Mittens’ azz. :)
Who is John Galt on June 9, 2011 at 8:23 PM
Works for me.
jjshaka on June 9, 2011 at 8:25 PM
I am a Palin supporter, but I find nothing here with which I can disagree. I have thought all along that Palin would run. But if Perry declares, I don’t see her getting in against him. They’re friends, and she’s stated all along she’ll get in only if there is no other credible conservative who can win. If he is that conservative…well, there you have it.
As you said earlier, with Palin’s support plus Barbour and a good chunk of the GOP establishment…he’s the ideal compromise candidate.
We’ll see.
Missy on June 9, 2011 at 8:27 PM
The Tea Party is a grass roots movement. It doesn’t have leaders telling people what’s good for them. It is a reaction to those who have done just that over the years.
Palin is a Jacobin, who ran to the front of the parade with a baton and pretends to be leading it.
MJBrutus on June 9, 2011 at 8:27 PM
I’m irritated by all the articles and the polling and the Broadway play, and the Tonys. I feel ganged up on. And I am taking it out here. Not fair I know.
I don’t actually feel like apologizing just yet. I’m still unhappy that practically every site today has something that says Mormons are the worst vultures ever to roam the earth.
And then the void thing. I looked again and I don’t even think it was really a quote… and it was only implied that Romney is a void. That is like saying he is a cypher. And that is just irritating.
I told myself I would not support Romney. It is stupid for him to run. And I actually was very angry with him for awhile. This stuff right now is only the beginning. I wish Mitt would just stop it.
I had a problem with Romneycare too. Unitl I saw how flawed all the others were. Then I thought well he’s the only one getting traction… that was dumb I should have known that would not be allowed.
I am open to Perry. Really I’m just incredibly irritated today… Frum’s got one article then there is Newsweek, there was another one somewhere, and snide little comments everywhere.
I honestly don’t think most people here are like that. Although there are some who I am pretty sure think they will go to hell if the vote for Mitt. And that just can’t be overcome. No matter how good a talker you are you can’t make hell seem worth it. :)
I have been venting again. Now I am sorry. Not anyone’s fault here.
There is a cumulative effect.
I don’t remember you actually defending me… but you are generally nicer than most.
petunia on June 9, 2011 at 8:28 PM
I am not inclined to trust Perry for the following reasons:
1) Bush LT Gov, nuff said
2) TTC is gone, but not forgotten. Perry was ridiculously awful, utterly beyond belief. Not forgotten.
3) He may not be as open border has Bush, but he is from Texas, and there is no more pro-illegal red state in the union than TX, except for UT.
I will keep an open mind for now, but I do NOT trust Rick Perry, and Palin’s endorse moves me not at all.
When the R party and conservatives were starting to wake up in 2005-2006, Perry was still one of the bad guys.
When he says without equivocation that he will enforce immigration laws without amnesty or legal status, then maybe.
On the other 2 of RWY’s three laws of American Survival, (Ogabecare repeal and renouncement of all cap/trade and new energy taxes) he seems fine.
I trust no one.
rightwingyahooo on June 9, 2011 at 8:30 PM
Does anyone from TX know if Perry is in fact pushing for in-state tuition rates for illegals?
I’ve heard that he is.
stenwin77 on June 9, 2011 at 8:31 PM
Bush’s LT Gove?
Yikes. Deal breaker for me.
stenwin77 on June 9, 2011 at 8:31 PM
Inside Team Perry would say nothing has changed…what else could they say. Remember Laura Ingraham said a couple of weeks ago that she was told he was in…
crazywater on June 9, 2011 at 8:32 PM
And, of course, kicking the commie punk’s azz!
Who is John Galt on June 9, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Does anyone from TX know if Perry is in fact pushing for in-state tuition rates for illegals?
I’ve heard that he is.
stenwin77 on June 9, 2011 at 8:31 PM
I did a google search…and though I found nothing definitive re: Perry-it does seem that Texas does give in-state tuition to border jumpers.
annoyinglittletwerp on June 9, 2011 at 8:42 PM
Though Perry is probably my last choice (of the top tier candidates) I hope he makes Pawlenty grow a pair.
TheQuestion on June 9, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Pee-Pee? Oh my.
Rick/Tim 2012!
Rational Thought on June 9, 2011 at 9:03 PM
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
Now not reading any of the comments to ruin my happy buzz
gophergirl on June 9, 2011 at 9:06 PM
yepper
cmsinaz on June 9, 2011 at 9:10 PM
OK, I’ll throw my 2 cents in here. If Perry gets the nomination and beats Barry, he should make Palin the head of the Dept. of Energy. There; I said it.
mizflame98 on June 9, 2011 at 9:18 PM
He was Bush’s Lt. Governor for less than 1 year. Get a grip!
mizflame98 on June 9, 2011 at 9:24 PM
Amjean on June 9, 2011 at 6:01 PM
It’s early days if Palin doesn’t run what’s your Plan B candidate B? Romney?
Perry’s my Governor I am not hopping up and down, but you know what, I know I can live with him. If Romney switched places with Obama, I would probably start drinking the hard stuff LOL! We don’t need another New Englander in the White House. Remember Obama graduated from Harvard, most of his cabinet and appointees Harvard Grads.
Dr Evil on June 9, 2011 at 6:14 PM
I have been thinking about that all day. The answer right now is that I don’t have a plan B. The reason I am a Palin supporter is that I researched her record. More importantly the qualities she has is 1) she is a workaholic; no golf days for her as president; She expects her “people/employees” to work hard, 2) she takes no crap,
3) she is ethical and is a reformer, meaning she will do what it takes to clean up the corruption and set things
right for this country. One of my definitions of corruption is the entire Obama administration. That said,
she will work with democrats if they want to work with her.
She has all the conservative principles I admire and the
18 year record in public service to back all that up.
I think she is pretty much brilliant in that she can tackle more than one big project at a time and can see the field,
has vision, if you will. She is a leader, not a follower.
She is not beholden to any special interest group; she won’t follow the repub estab or let the media dictate her
path. When she was in office she banned lobbyists (that alone should get her elected! LOL).
I don’t see anyone else I like. I also don’t think anyone
else has the cojones to reverse the destruction that Obama
and his merry band of thugs, Bush, democraps and repubs in
the house and senate (they are mostly all alike in my opinion)have forced on this country. I don’t like the new repubs mostly not doing what we elected them to do in 2010.
I guess I don’t like much.
If we don’t elect Palin then my thoughts are that this country will not be able to get off the path of destruction.
Will I hold my nose while I “pull the lever” for the ABP
candidate chosen? Probably; only because I would love to see the democraps head spin out of control when Obama doesn’t win a second term. And that would be the only reason.
Amjean on June 9, 2011 at 9:28 PM
A cocktail reception for Perry is being held at Southern Leadership Conference next week. I was invited to it a couple of weeks ago. Louisiana GOP is hosting it.
Kermit on June 9, 2011 at 9:28 PM
No, that would be Michele Bachmann. The TP gravitated to Palin, not the other way around.
pseudoforce on June 9, 2011 at 9:33 PM
Oh hell yeah. Give her full authority to drill baby drill
gophergirl on June 9, 2011 at 9:37 PM
The guy is a 3 term governor, so he has a loooong record. If this is the worst thing you got on him, I’m all in.
humdinger on June 9, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Man I hope this pans out and Perry gets into the race. With Palin and possibly Barbor backing him we may just be in a position to put a decent candidate forward in 2012.
HondaV65 on June 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM
No, it never happened. He backed off of it.
I thought it was a dumb idea, but one thing I like about Perry, he learns from his mistakes.
Missy on June 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM
Rick Perry, my Governor has a proven track record of a politician who can be bought and knows how to get things done if the campaign donation gets his attention!
Do you think with all the new mandatory customers health insurers have that they are gonna allow the healhtcare boondoggle to be repealed? Rick Perry is just the man to make sure they keep what they have earned!!!
paulsur on June 9, 2011 at 9:40 PM
I don’t think so.
pseudoforce on June 9, 2011 at 9:41 PM
^ “You’ve been the lightning rod for conservatives for 4 years, but hey, you can be energy Secretary!” LOL yeah, right.
pseudoforce on June 9, 2011 at 9:43 PM
…and rename it ‘Department of Cheap Energy’.
slickwillie2001 on June 9, 2011 at 9:44 PM
I love it!
gophergirl on June 9, 2011 at 9:46 PM
I don’t think that lack of a pair is Pawlenty’s problem. I mean he went to Iowa to rail against ethanol, and then to Florida to call for Social Security and Medicare reform — that’s pretty brave. His problem is that he’s boring, and when he tries to rev it up he’s unnatural. So its best that T-Paw just be himself. He started as the campaign as the boring fallback candidate and that remains his only viable path to the nomination. Any unnatural and awkward attempts by Pawlenty to be exciting excite no one and undermine his authenticity.
If Perry gets in, Pawlenty should abandon Iowa. There’s not enough room for him, Bachmann, Cain, and Perry in that race and he will lose. His best bet in that scenario is to focus on New Hampshire, which has been trending more conservative/Tea-Partyish, and hope that Mitt implodes over Romneycare during the debates.
Lawdawg86 on June 9, 2011 at 9:47 PM
A cocktail reception for Perry is being held at Southern Leadership Conference next week. I was invited to it a couple of weeks ago. Louisiana GOP is hosting it.
Kermit on June 9, 2011 at 9:28 PM
Are you going to attend? I hope you go, take notes
on the inside gossip and report back to all of us.
Amjean on June 9, 2011 at 9:51 PM
As usual, you have your facts wrong. No one is being vaccinated in Texas. Perry put an executive order into effect – and the people weren’t happy – the legislature passed a law overriding the EO – and Perry allowed it to go into effect. So it looks like he stepped in a cow pie and realized it.
Meanwhile – in Massachusetts – the abomination called ROMNEYCARE is still torching the economy there – causing long waiting lists for health care services – IT’S REALLY HURTING PEOPLE.
Yet … you still back Mitt Romney even though he refuses to acknowledge what a mess he made.
You talk about Perry’s “conservative overreach” when it comes to a vaccination program that never went into effect – while completely ignoring Mitt Romney’s “conservative overreach” – which is a fully functioning death star and destroying a state as we speak.
Double Standard much?
HondaV65 on June 9, 2011 at 9:59 PM
I may have figured this thing out. Remember the ending to the movie The Dark Knight? OK, what if Sarah Palin is the hero we deserve, but not the one we need right now? Maybe Palin is the Dark Knight, and Rick Perry is the other guy.
Mr. Wednesday Night on June 9, 2011 at 10:12 PM
From the rumor department..Guess who is replacing Trump at Manhattan GOP dinner..:)
Dire Straits on June 9, 2011 at 10:15 PM
WooHoo.
Open borders for everyone!
MadDogF on June 9, 2011 at 10:24 PM
I refuse to get my hopes up. I refuse to get my hopes up.
I have to admit though – that made me smile really big :)
gophergirl on June 9, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Tell me why forcing little girls to be vacinated for a venereal desease is a conservative thing. And why it isn’t government over reach!
petunia on June 9, 2011 at 7:15 PM
It is – and you are correct. They had no business trying to pass
this law; the drug has side effects; young girls who don’t
even know about sex are given vaccinations against their parent’s wishes; the whole thing was disgusting.
This shows how dumb Perry is. Sorry, but noone in their right mind would back this. I would love to know how he
got involved. The only reason he backed off is that the uproar was incredible…a very loud roar from parents.
Amjean on June 9, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Oil buddies.
RushBaby on June 9, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Or how about Dept. of Interior? She’d get govt. off the land and give it back to private interests. That would get the Western economy going.
Christian Conservative on June 9, 2011 at 10:26 PM
How about this….
If Sarah gets the nomination and beats Barry, she should make Perry the Dept of Interior. He’d get govt off the land and give it back to private interests. That would get the Western economy going.
tencole on June 9, 2011 at 10:31 PM
You make a good point..Don’t get your hopes up!..:)
PS..But it is always good to smile..:)
Dire Straits on June 9, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Palin has the Oil experience while Perry has the Dept. of AG experience in TX. I think either one of those could translate nicely to Dept. of Interior if need be. Just have to play rock, paper, and scissors over who will be President.
mizflame98 on June 9, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Actually that move was dumb. I gave my daughter the guardasil vaccination but it was MY CHOICE. I do have respect for Perry because he did back down when there was an outcry. Our Man-Child in Chief not only ignores the masses when we had Obamacare forced upon us, but he ridiculed us for not appreciating the crap that was force on us. Rick Perry would never do that.
mizflame98 on June 9, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Man I hope this pans out and Perry gets into the race. With Palin and possibly Barbor backing him we may just be in a position to put a decent candidate forward in 2012.
HondaV65 on June 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM
yes +1000
windansea on June 9, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Actually, I favor the consolidation of the department of the interior and the department of energy. I think the interests of those 2 domains now are so intertwined, they need one leader that can take all things into consideration and develop coherent policies. I would also put the EPA under this person. And if we don’t have a president palin, I sure would like to see sarah in this position.
One thing I remembered that Perry did was to reform malpractice insurance for doctors. Thousands of medical practioners have relocated to the state because their premiums are so much smaller now and there are caps on awards for malpractice.
karenhasfreedom on June 9, 2011 at 11:05 PM
Are the polls Monday of some special significance?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard complaints from all segments of the GOP and many independents that the current and expected field isn’t satisfactory. The supporters of every candidate have been savaging all the other candidates.
Perry may have negatives, but they aren’t nearly as serious as most of the others’. And his appeal is enhanced by the fact that his supporters haven’t already alienated everyone else.
Adjoran on June 9, 2011 at 11:06 PM
One thing’s for certain, it would be hard for the Obama campaign to go after Perry’s record when Texas is the only state in the union that’s thriving. Perry has had success in spite of Obama.
mizflame98 on June 9, 2011 at 11:43 PM
Noone knows the real reason Perry backed the Gardisil vaccination, but the speculation at the time was that he was getting some kind of benefit from the drug manufacturer (campaign donations or some such). It could very well be that he just thought it was a good idea or to please his wife who used to be a nurse in ERs who took care of rape victims. All I know is when I took my 11 year old daughter in for her yearly check-up there was a tremendous pressure to give it to her despite not knowing any side effects. Very irritating.
txmomof6 on June 10, 2011 at 12:07 AM
Actually, he went back on his word to the doctors. The legislation that he signed was not as strong as he promised and favored insurance companies more than doctors. It has been awhile and I don’t recall the specifics but that was not a high point for Perry vis a vis the doctors.
txmomof6 on June 10, 2011 at 12:11 AM
Look. Perry has been governor of Texas for nigh on 11 years now. Yes, he’s done some bone-headed things, or tried to. When he was wrong on conservative issues, he backed off. When he was wrong on liberal issues (which was, by far, most of the time), he fought for his position. He is a good politician, which will be necessary to beat Obama. He’s also a friend of some big-name Republicans like Barbour and Palin. In other words, Rick Perry is one formidable candidate.
cartooner on June 10, 2011 at 12:15 AM
The funny thing about Perry being in the race is that the primary race will be decided before it ever gets to Texas because we have it in March. I have yet to vote in the primary when the outcome wasn’t already decided.
txmomof6 on June 10, 2011 at 12:20 AM
You guys from Texas who are being negative about Perry need to live in my state. You would come away from it knowing how good you have it with Perry.
Voter from WA State on June 10, 2011 at 12:30 AM
Perry would be up there with Pawlenty, Cain, and Bachmann for my consideration if he jumped in.
Loved his book. More in depth than I thought it would be.
Gary's Johnson on June 10, 2011 at 5:07 AM
Palin has said all along if Perry runs, she will not get in the race. Is she going to keep her word? With high negatives, no way she can win and the best thing she can do is throw her weight behind a candidate who can win.
The SRLC just got a lot more interesting IMHO.
PhiKapMom on June 10, 2011 at 8:04 AM
Have to wonder about the people from Texas being negative if they come from the Ron Paul camp because nothing else makes sense. Live in Oklahoma and for 8 years of Henry would have loved to have Rick Perry — in fact wrote him that fact several times — come to Oklahoma and be our Governor.
PhiKapMom on June 10, 2011 at 8:06 AM
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