Newsmax: Christie’s thinking of getting in; Update: Christie advisor denies
posted at 7:00 pm on September 23, 2011 by Allahpundit
I lost patience with the Christie speculation weeks ago but I’m going to make an exception for this for three very good reasons. One: It’s late Friday afternoon and I need some easy traffic bait. Mission accomplished. Two: Perry reeked last night. A month ago, it seemed entirely possible that he’d stomp Romney in the debates and have the nomination locked up by early fall. As it is, Romney’s at 44.9 on InTrade right now while Perry’s wheezing along at 27. Plenty of room for an even alpha-er alpha male (or female) to jump in and start stomping. Three: Newsmax is a player in right-wing media and might have an inside track here. And they’re not the only ones. Perennial Christie booster Bill Kristol told a CPAC audience this afternoon in Florida, “I know Chris Christie is thinking about it,” and earlier today at the Heritage Foundation Mitch Daniels called Christie “the best example that I can think of” when asked who fits the bill for bold conservative leadership that the country needs. My sense is that these guys are pushing because they have reason to believe that Christie’s still ever so slightly open to running. Verrrrry slightly. But slightly.
Anyway. As disappointment with Perry mounts, so does the pining for ChristieRyanDanielsRubio:
Newsmax has learned that the effort to draft Christie culminated in a hush-hush powwow held in the past week with Christie and several notable Republican billionaires.
A source familiar with the meeting suggested that Christie seemed inclined to enter the race but said he needed more time.
Christie promised to make a final decision “within two weeks,” the source said…
Senior aides to Christie have been quietly urging his supporters not to commit to Perry, indicating Christie was still mulling a bid and would make a final decision after New Jersey’s legislative races are completed in November.
That last bit suggests either that the story’s wrong or that Christie’s a doofus since the deadline to get on the ballot in Florida is October 31. Anyway: Explain to me again why he’d supposedly be such a gangbusters candidate in the primary. He is, to be sure, a supremely gifted messenger on entitlements and public-employee unions, and he’s already accomplished something significant vis-a-vis the latter. Beyond that, what’s the argument for his candidacy? He’s been governor for just two and a half years, he believes in global warming, he’s questionable on guns, he seems to support comprehensive immigration reform, he backed Castle over O’Donnell (RINO!), etc. That’s not to say he can’t win — if we were willing to nominate McCain, we could nominate Christie — but I’m not sure why anyone thinks he’d necessarily settle far north of, say, 25 percent. He’d be dynamite at the debates, but the debates don’t matter much except to hardcore political junkies like you and me. Why risk running now and flaming out instead of staying put as governor, building a record, and then steamrolling into the 2016 primaries when he wouldn’t have to face a Democratic incumbent in the general?
Update: And here’s the obligatory official denial.
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I want Perry to get his act together so bad. I’ve watched a whole lot of Perry YouTube videos where his relaxed and acting like himself, and he is 10x the Perry of last night. He is a quality guy, and he can do this, but his handlers have to stop trying to mold Perry into this polished, rehearsed, mechanical RomneyBot.
preallocated on September 23, 2011 at 7:39 PM
I totally agree. You can’t program people, it comes out fake and you take away the personality that people are attracted to them in the first place.
We don’t want a Hollywood Scripted Actor!!
Thanks!
bluefox on September 23, 2011 at 7:53 PM
It’s funny, we get all these “iffy” saviors/candidates and they all seem to have “Rubio” tacked on at the end as if it’s understood they’re going to need some serious help.
ddrintn on September 23, 2011 at 7:54 PM
Yep. I went to the University of Minnesota – home of the Golden Gophers – hence the name gophergirl
gophergirl on September 23, 2011 at 7:54 PM
maybe but that doesn’t take into account that Mitt is unable to break 20% in recent polls and the Marist poll had him at 13%. the establishment has a deep distrust that Mitt can seal the deal one of the main reasons I think they flocked to Perry early. but with Perry flaming out in the debates it looks like they ar enow in search mode again.
unseen on September 23, 2011 at 7:55 PM
I thought maybe you had gone out of town or something.
Cindy Munford on September 23, 2011 at 7:51 PM
It’s where the heart is. Not physical location.
derft on September 23, 2011 at 7:56 PM
Looking through my crystal ball, I made my latest predictions earlier this morning:
Prediction (1) is already panning out if you have been following the news. (2) will be seen next week when the first batch of polls after the debate come out.
Hopefully by next week, Palin will put her die-hard supporters on this forum out of their misery by announcing she is NOT running. In any case, watch for the media to start to lay off their encouragement for her to run in accordance with (3).
Romney will lose Florida to Perry in the GOP primary in accordance with (4).
TheRightMan on September 23, 2011 at 7:57 PM
The validity of your opinion is based on geography and length of stay in some place? Can’t he be satisfied with just disagreeing with you?
Cindy Munford on September 23, 2011 at 7:57 PM
Perry is not “out” of this race. If we look back, remember when they attacked Herman Cain? Awwe, he sux at debating, the moslem comments… he’s done, finished kaput?
They’re doing the same thing now. This is a long game. The establishment fears Perry; they are making that known. And it is good for people like me to watch this play out. I was oblivious to the machinations before. Never again.
Key West Reader on September 23, 2011 at 7:58 PM
Knucklehead,
The only reason I haven’t sent him something yet is due to SP. But if she stays on the sidelines he’s definitely in for some. I may even do it while I await her final decision. I’d love to see him take on Soetoro in a debate.
But he does have a big uphill climb.
predator on September 23, 2011 at 7:58 PM
It’s where the heart is. Not physical location.
derft on September 23, 2011 at 7:56 PM
Since you don’t know me you couldn’t possibly know where my heart is.
I feel much more @ home in West Texas than I did during my 37+ years in Illinois.
annoyinglittletwerp on September 23, 2011 at 7:58 PM
Nonsense.
Cindy Munford on September 23, 2011 at 7:59 PM
What “media contrived clamor”? The only things I read are how the window has closed on her and how she has no chance. The favorable reviews come from the conviction that she’s not running.
ddrintn on September 23, 2011 at 7:59 PM
Cindy Munford on September 23, 2011 at 7:57 PM
no.
annoyinglittletwerp on September 23, 2011 at 7:59 PM
Au contraire….what about this?
cynccook on September 23, 2011 at 7:59 PM
Well you were right on with your earlier predictions. I hope you are right on these.
gophergirl on September 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM
aug/2011
unseen on September 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM
If she does run, you’re going to be one sad sight.
ddrintn on September 23, 2011 at 8:01 PM
He is establishment GOP from exactly the same place Bush came from, and Karl Rove was the guy who brought him into the GOP. Take a look at his contributers.
sharrukin on September 23, 2011 at 8:01 PM
You mean like the prediction that Perry is going to come out swinging in last night’s debate and turn this baby around? Come on, these aren’t predictions, they’re wishcasting.
ddrintn on September 23, 2011 at 8:02 PM
…okay, then what do you think will happen?!
cynccook on September 23, 2011 at 8:02 PM
Well he did come out swinging – he just missed his target a few times.
I like wishes :)
gophergirl on September 23, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Au contraire….what about this?
cynccook on September 23, 2011 at 7:59 PM
I prefer this song.LoL
annoyinglittletwerp on September 23, 2011 at 8:03 PM
The establishment has not supported Perry. Mitt has been over 20 the past week and he’s not going down if no one hits him.
Objectively speaking, Perry royally screwed it last night (I support Perry). Palin is still badly damaged from her 08 interviews and when she resigned after 2 years. Regardless, I’m not counting either two out, but I think its more likely that we’re stuck with Romney.
El_Terrible on September 23, 2011 at 8:04 PM
bluefox on September 23, 2011 at 7:42 PM
I’m not from Texas. I’m a Minnesotan for better/for worse.
gophergirl on September 23, 2011 at 7:44 PM
Sorry. I need to start a file so I can keep up:-)
bluefox on September 23, 2011 at 8:04 PM
annoyinglittletwerp on September 23, 2011 at 7:58 PM
Then I apologize. From what I recall of your posts I got the wrong impression.
derft on September 23, 2011 at 8:05 PM
My Dad said almost the exact same thing to me this afternoon. He thinks he should come out in his cowboy boots, jeans and be himself in the next debate.
gophergirl on September 23, 2011 at 7:43 PM
Don’t forget the Cowboy Hat!!! LOL I agree that would be awesome!!
bluefox on September 23, 2011 at 8:05 PM
hmmm Cain is finished…he stands about as much chance of winning the nomination as Nader. the establishment doesn’t fear Perry. Many of the establishment are endorsing him left and right at least they were before his destruction at the OK corral debate last night. Long game? the only Ace Perry still has to play his is money connections and while his money might keep him in the game his inability to close the deal early opens him up to mitt’s long game. And has his policies and record becomes common knowledge the conservative base leaves him for a new flaovr of the month. Like they did to Cain, Bachmann, Mitch, ryan, Pence and on and on.
unseen on September 23, 2011 at 8:06 PM
That would put him squarely in the “Clown” category. He’s already done the Texas thing to death.
ddrintn on September 23, 2011 at 8:08 PM
You very well might see the real Perry in the next few debates.
I predicted that Perry would come swinging out in attack mode after playing defense in the previous debates. He did and the debate turned out to be more of a slugfest between him and Romney.
Unfortunately, he’s been alone in attacking Romney so far with the so-called “conservatives” Bachmann and Santorum lobbying hard to become Mitt’s VP.
Was I alone in noticing that Bachmann sounded subdued last night? Maybe Mitt told her he had stricken her off his list after her visit to loony “Gardasil” territory. :).
Perry has been under pressure putting his campaign structures in place and playing catchup to a Romney campaign that has been running since 2006. That, and his back, has been having a bit of a toll on him.
Perry will actually benefit from the race tightening a bit more and more focus being placed on Romney, hopefully. And the thing with Romney is the more people see him – the less they like him.
TheRightMan on September 23, 2011 at 8:08 PM
Can’t forget the hat LOL!
gophergirl on September 23, 2011 at 8:08 PM
Neither is twerp.
derft on September 23, 2011 at 7:46 PM
Interesting-so what state is Lubbock in then?
annoyinglittletwerp on September 23, 2011 at 7:49 PM
ROFL, I know you’re in Texas; I have relatives in Lubbock:-)
bluefox on September 23, 2011 at 8:08 PM
So sad – yet another “Republican” — and a former PROSECUTOR at that — who doesn’t have a freakin’ clue that illegal aliens are ILLEGAL!!!
What a sad state of affairs.
fred5678 on September 23, 2011 at 8:09 PM
The problem might be that we ARE seeing the real Perry.
ddrintn on September 23, 2011 at 8:09 PM
derft on September 23, 2011 at 8:05 PM
I still sound like a Chicagoan but one of my co-workers referred to me as a Texan w/a Chicago accent.
that works for me. *smiles*
annoyinglittletwerp on September 23, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Or as Rick Perry refers to Mitt Romney, he pretty much is a chupacabra
Dr Evil on September 23, 2011 at 8:11 PM
I’m probably going to get destroyed in defending Perry’s position on illegals, but please hear me out.
Long story short: Illegal alien, brought into Florida at age 9. Went through the P.S. System, graduated, speaks fluent English. Gets injured on the job. Can cite his SSN with ease; he has had it since age 12. He is now 35. He had no clue that he was ever brought here illegally. Has a wife, 3 kids, a house and a yard; works hard as a supervisor at a mfg plant.
The man literally had no clue that he had an invalid SSN.
What are we going to do with these people? This issue crosses several political administrations… Carter, Clintoon, Bush, Obama.
Solution? What is it?
Key West Reader on September 23, 2011 at 8:11 PM
I’d like to see Christie run.
In fact, I’d like to see him even walk at a brisk pace.
Or jump over a garden hose.
But a presidential bid, no thanks.
Bad on illegals, bad on his grasp of imperialistic Islam, and bad on the 2nd Amendment.
Have another Twinkie, Chris.
profitsbeard on September 23, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Romney = John Edwards
Key West Reader on September 23, 2011 at 8:13 PM
But according to you, he is finished already so will that matter anyway? Unless… :)
TheRightMan on September 23, 2011 at 8:13 PM
Mitch Daniels called Christie “the best example that I can think of” when asked who fits the bill for bold conservative leadership that the country needs.”
First off………Mitch “wifey won’t let me” Daniels?
Secondly……..”CONSERVATIVE”?
He’s a freaking PROGRESSIVE / Lib that is a East Coast blowhard that disses it out to Unions. Other than taking on the Unions cushy benefits he’s useless.
Maybe this is what Rush was talking about this week when he said there is an effort underway by the Beltway Ruling class GOP to co-opt the “CONSERVATIVE” brand.
Not buying it Mitchy. Go back to Mommy.
PappyD61 on September 23, 2011 at 8:14 PM
the only way mitt gets above 20% is if Palin isn’t polled.
I think barbour, james Inhofe, the FL gop chairmen, jindal, the NV Gov among other are establishment…..
and this is pure establishment:
unseen on September 23, 2011 at 8:14 PM
I’ve never considered Christie to be “iffy.” I just think Rubio would be his best choice. In fact, I think Rubio would be the best choice NO MATTER who wins the nomination.
nickj116 on September 23, 2011 at 8:15 PM
Solution? What is it?
Key West Reader on September 23, 2011 at 8:11 PM
Why seize their homes, cars and other property and dump them across the border at Brownsville, of course….////
cynccook on September 23, 2011 at 8:16 PM
I don’t think he’s quite finished yet, but he’s well on the way. I look for Romney to be the frontrunner again fairly quickly. I just don’t think there’s much there to Perry. I don’t fault him, either. He seems utterly unprepared to run for president, and I think that 7 or 8 months ago he had no desire or inclination to run. He’s a good man and a goods governor who was persuaded/pushed/cajoled into running by two overlapping groups: those that thought Romney was too vulnerable and needed some competition and those who wanted to see Palin remain forever on the sidelines.
ddrintn on September 23, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Well, I was just gently teasing MJB. I wasn’t saying his head was up his fundament — I was saying that if he had already eaten his head, it would be difficult to document the fact with pictures!
:-D
Mary in LA on September 23, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Rick perry… man of the people.
sharrukin on September 23, 2011 at 8:18 PM
I don’t vote for gun grabbers.
MadisonConservative on September 23, 2011 at 8:18 PM
No thanks.
southsideironworks on September 23, 2011 at 8:18 PM
I think it is a great idea. Mitt in the polo shirt and Perry in a cowboy hat and boots. Yeap go for it. What can it hurt.. Please send this idea to the perry camp it is the best politcal thinking I have seen in a long time. Maybe if he has a six shooter on his hip too? pearl handles to clinch it.
unseen on September 23, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Boy this brings back a lotta memrys for Mammy and me.
Our theme song (and the town’s too).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHgWGaQs7nM
PappyD61 on September 23, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Maybe you should start. The guy wouldn’t play well south of the Mason-Dixon line.
ddrintn on September 23, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Well according to some here, we’re supposed to make them “self-deport” by taking away the goodies.
Seriously, I have no idea.
Knucklehead on September 23, 2011 at 8:19 PM
Nope, what you saw last night was the latest in the line of a Perry Team trying out various permutations. Defense-Defense-Attack…
They have been told to lay off the “Texasness” – the confident swagger etc… – but in the next few debates, although he will not go overboard, you will definitely see a more relaxed Perry attacking and defending without using well-rehearsed prompts.
We shall see, right? :)
TheRightMan on September 23, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Weren’t you a Trump fan, too?
MadisonConservative on September 23, 2011 at 8:21 PM
Ivory. Pearl handles belong in a bordello or whatever that line was from Patton.
ddrintn on September 23, 2011 at 8:21 PM
Good question – the “smartest” people in the country have yet to find one that is reasonable and will work.
gophergirl on September 23, 2011 at 8:21 PM
That’s just it, there is not easy solution, logistically or politically, or it would have been done already. The federal government is mandated to secure our borders. Both GOP and Dems have failed miserably at this. The border states end up with all of the expense and problems that come along with the issue. The states can not secure the border or become proactive because if they do, they will be sued, like Arizona, by the federal government.
I know many will disagree, but there is no sense in rounding up 15 million people and sending them back to Mexico when the border remains unsecured. Nor is it possible, logistically.
I live in Texas and among illegal immigrants. I don’t like the situation because I believe everyone should follow the law. They are literally changing parts of Texas where they live where you feel you are in Mexico and not in America any longer.
I spent time working beside Hispanics in a border town for half a decade. I will tell you that I absolutely respect the Hispanic peoples. They are family oriented, spiritual, kind and hard working people, for the most part. I can not say that I blame them for wanting for their families to survive and to enjoy the opportunities and safety that we enjoy as Americans. But I sternly believe they need to do so, legally. How this is achieved remains to be seen.
carbon_footprint on September 23, 2011 at 8:21 PM
I still sound like a Chicagoan but one of my co-workers referred to me as a Texan w/a Chicago accent.
that works for me. *smiles*
annoyinglittletwerp on September 23, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Just wait awhile, you’ll get the accent. You’ll know when your friends in Illinois tell you that you sound “funny”, LOL My Family in the North loved to hear me “talk” when I lived in Texas, Ha-Ha
The word fire becomes far, and six becomes sex:-)
bluefox on September 23, 2011 at 8:22 PM
Nice to read you Allahpundit…how’s the cat? Oh how was traffic and the mess with the UN parasites? Hannity says it’s always horrible when POTUS is in NYC. You should post about stuff like this.
And grant me my wish for an Open Friday thread. Shh don’t tell Ed, I’ve told him he doesn’t want to-he’s a f r a i d of us! :”D
BTW I am waiting for NASA to let me know if the satellite will crash Mr. PPF’s car, so he can get the new one he wants.
ProudPalinFan on September 23, 2011 at 8:22 PM
ddrintn on September 23, 2011 at 8:22 PM
Marco Rubio’s parents escaped Communist Cuba. President Ronald Reagan supported their immigration, integration and subsequent positive influence in America. In 1981 Communist Cuba put their jail inmates on boats and floated them to Miami. What did Miami and America do? They welcomed the refugees.
That’s a far cry from Mexicans jumping fences, heading up drug cartels, looking to expand their drug enterprise vs. Cubans escaping tyranny under Castro. Taking American’s jobs; undercutting bidding and building sub-par housing through Clintoon’s FHA; homes taht sit atop sink holes due to poor surveying studies.
There must be some sort of a solution to the Mexican illegal immigration issue. This should be debated and discussed, but it is not and has not been discussed. All we are doing is re-hashing debatable talking points without proposed solutions.
Key West Reader on September 23, 2011 at 8:22 PM
So why don’t you post one of his previous debates from Texas so we can see what you are talking about?
sharrukin on September 23, 2011 at 8:23 PM
PappyD61 on September 23, 2011 at 8:18 PM
My ‘town’ doesn’t have an official theme song…we have an official theme artiste.
annoyinglittletwerp on September 23, 2011 at 8:23 PM
Obama is making them self deport. I know tons of illegal immigrants who have gone back to Mexico because of no work.
Eventually, I would split the baby in half. No pathway to citizenship for any illegal immigrants. Half go home, half stay. Priority goes to better educated, job holding, no criminal record people.
El_Terrible on September 23, 2011 at 8:25 PM
yeap i stand corrected…maybe he can wear some spurs and chaps?
unseen on September 23, 2011 at 8:25 PM
bluefox on September 23, 2011 at 8:22 PM
I can do a wonderful fake West Texan accent. LoL
annoyinglittletwerp on September 23, 2011 at 8:25 PM
He wa son hannity today and doubled down on his immigration position probably lost anothe rpoint or two in the polls as those that didn’t see the debate learned of his position.
unseen on September 23, 2011 at 8:26 PM
Something to think about: We started out this primary season a few months ago, and most of us including myself saw Newt as a non-starter because of his pandering to the Warmists. Now as the more promising, newer generation of candidates are hitting the streets we are finding out that each one has a major flaw.
Newt still has baggage, but if we are going to give Perry a pass on illegal aliens, or Mitt a pass on Romneycare, etc, maybe we should give Newt a pass on AGW, presuming that he can assure us that he’s no longer a believer.
slickwillie2001 on September 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM
So, we agree. This is such a mess. There must be a viable solution. Conservative, moderate, democrat doesn’t matter. We have to solve a dilemma.
That is the debatable issue that should share ideas, visions and solutions. So? Where do we start?
A starting point:
Allow a 9 month window for illegals to “come clean”. How did you enter? Who were your sponsors? How did you get here? Were you abused?
Why are you here? What do you seek? Were you recruited? Where are the tunnels; how did you get here?
Do you want to be American Citizens? Do you want to learn our language? What is your goal? Why would you leave your Country?
Oh, the list. It goes on and on.
Bottom line? This sh*t started before Carter. It won’t end well unless we address it. And, in my humble opinion? I think Perry is right for MAKING us face it.
Key West Reader on September 23, 2011 at 8:31 PM
Why should he back down on his immigration position? Can’t we have an honest politician for once who says what he means and means what he says.
1. Perry supports border security but thinks the solution is NOT a fence.
2. Perry is anti-illegal immigration but believes kids brought here by their illegal parents and who have finished high school in Texas should not be discriminated against when attending college. Obviously, the whole Texas Legislature agreed with him.
Romney tells you what you want to hear with regards to illegal immigration. Good luck getting him to build you a fence and deport all illegal immigrants, if he does become President.
I can just imagine Romney in cowboy boots supervising the construction of a 1254-mile fence manned by lions and wolves. LOL…
TheRightMan on September 23, 2011 at 8:34 PM
I don’t if these secret billionaire meetings were real or not, but this story looks like made up. What was the internet buzz about yesterday? Everybody wanted Palin to get in and nobody mentioned Christie. And now we have the umpeenth story about Christie getting in. Just looks like the establishment wants to dampen the excitement building up for Palin by muddying waters with Crispy Creme.
promachus on September 23, 2011 at 8:35 PM
That’s actually a good point.
Not that I really like any of them that much but Newt, Cain, and Santorum are at least conservative.
sharrukin on September 23, 2011 at 8:35 PM
Solution? What is it?
Key West Reader on September 23, 2011 at 8:11 PM
I wouldn’t see why his application for U.S. Citizenship could not be fast tracked, considering all of the factors involved. If I were him, I would contact the U.S. House Representative or U.S. Senator to see if they could aid in this.
bluefox on September 23, 2011 at 8:35 PM
I have an idea, but it’s not that great:
- Establish amnesty courts.
- Create a new visa category, something like “provisional pending alien residency”.
- Establish criteria for immediate deportation or granting of provisional visa (yes, this = amnesty):
– Any criminal convictions: Immediate deportation.
– On welfare for more than 6 months: Immediate deportation.
– Held a job with a W-2 or 1099 for more than 6 months: Provisional visa.
– Married to someone who has held a job with a W-2 or 1099 for more than 6 months: Provisional visa.
(here’s where I get all racist and stuff)
– Any evidence of gang affiliation, including gang tattoos: Immediate deportation.
– Affiliation with La Raza, MeCha, or any other supremacist group: Immediate deportation.
– Under the age of 65 and cannot demonstrate at least a tourist-phrasebook level of English proficiency: Immediate deportation.
The problems are many:
- We’d probably have to recruit as many retired judges as possible to serve on the amnesty court, because our court system is already desperately overburdened.
- This creates yet another sclerotic bureaucracy with a large potential for corruption.
- It won’t work at all without locking down the “revolving door” at the border first.
I am, of course, a racist. And so are all y’all for even reading this.
Mary in LA on September 23, 2011 at 8:35 PM
You have some great ideas there.
He also made us look seriously at Social Security reform.
He is killing himself, doing it, but we are having the conversation, as a nation.
We still have a long, long way to go. Lots will happen. Perry drops off the radar, this may be a good thing for him in the long run. Who knows.
I am very disappointed in his debate performances. He needs to get a little fire in the belly and fight Romney and Romney’s little attack chihuahuas–Santorum and Bachmann.
carbon_footprint on September 23, 2011 at 8:35 PM
Like KWR, you have some great ideas.
carbon_footprint on September 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM
ROFL, I know you’re in Texas; I have relatives in Lubbock:-)
bluefox on September 23, 2011 at 8:08 PM
One of my bros used to live in Lubbock-went to college there. OTOH I have the other bro in AR which is why I am a Razorbacks fan.
ProudPalinFan on September 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM
Yeah, maybe, but I’m obviously still a racist.
;-)
(Thanks for the kind words!)
Mary in LA on September 23, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Oh great a fat RINO entering the race!
MCGIRV on September 23, 2011 at 8:41 PM
I can just imagine Romney in cowboy boots supervising the construction of a 1254-mile fence manned by lions and wolves. LOL…
TheRightMan on September 23, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Ha-Ha, My imagination is not that good. I do remember Gore with a hunting rifle, LOL
bluefox on September 23, 2011 at 8:41 PM
They run as Republican because of the reduced (nonexistent) Primary competition. Basically a free trip to the General.
Who is John Galt on September 23, 2011 at 8:41 PM
And a mighty smart racist you are my dear ;)
gophergirl on September 23, 2011 at 8:41 PM
The reason is, that he never even knew that he WASN’T a U.S. Citizen. I had to break it to him.
Not only did he lose his job but he lost his WC medical coverage. So, he’s stuck with a broken knee and nowhere to go; he had no idea, no inkling that he was even illegal in the first place. He’s 35. Now he has no job, no way to earn a living, an injured knee, 3 kids and a wife. And now he finds out he’s illegal. And will be deported.
He was brought to the US at the age of 12 or 9…. He was absolutely devastated.
We’ve got to fix this sh*t.
Key West Reader on September 23, 2011 at 8:41 PM
I like Christie as an attack dog VP pick.
Ted Torgerson on September 23, 2011 at 8:42 PM
I concur with MCGIRV above…
Khun Joe on September 23, 2011 at 8:42 PM
Sorry, Newt and Romney won’t change a thing about the status quo. Perry will.
Newt’s intelligence is just fine and dandy until he turns it against you and tells you to shut up and accept Dede Scozzafava.
Romney just WANTS to be President and a bipartisan one – loved by the media/Dems/RINOs. The lobbyists love him, the Dems love him, and if he wins – life will go on as usual for them. Will he expend political capital to repeal Obamacare and build a border fence? You can believe that as surely as unicorns exist…
Perry, on the other hand, is everything the media/Dems/RINOs hate. He went to the “wrong” school and does not mix with the right crowd. Did I mention that the trial lawyers hate him (csdeven, where are you?)?
TheRightMan on September 23, 2011 at 8:43 PM
Yeah, before you know it, some in the GOP establishment, the wise men, the, you know, the smart money, the big money, will go with hat in hand to ask Sarah to jump in.
LOLOLOLOL! Not in a million years.
Paul-Cincy on September 23, 2011 at 8:43 PM
Yuo want honest? when Perry admits is love for open borders you will get your honest politician.
And everyone knows if you ar egoing to build a fence you need aligators not lions…
unseen on September 23, 2011 at 8:44 PM
LOL! Christie a “conservative”! LOL!
Sorry, but a gun-grabbing, GZMosque supporting, pro-choicer is NOT for me. I’m still in the Perry camp.
-Aslan’s Girl
Aslans Girl on September 23, 2011 at 8:44 PM
I like a lot of your ideas except this one. We had these clubs on our high school and college campus and I believe they exist in hundreds if not thousands of high schools and colleges throughout the country. None of the people I’ve known in these clubs were supremacists. I think its just a few bad apples that give the organization a bad rap.
El_Terrible on September 23, 2011 at 8:44 PM
Why, thank you!
Oh, I’m a racist,
You’re a racist,
He’s a racist,
We’re all racists,
Wouldn’t you like to be a racist, too?
Mary in LA on September 23, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Maybe if he has a six shooter on his hip too? pearl handles to clinch it.
unseen on September 23, 2011 at 8:18 PM
LOL, Make sure Romney carries his golf club:-)
bluefox on September 23, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Of course not. they are getting desperate to find someone to stop her why would they embrace her?
unseen on September 23, 2011 at 8:45 PM
And situations like you just described is why Perry believes the way he does. Right or wrong for every piece of crap that is committing a crime and not contributing – there is someone like you just described that basically had no clue.
Yeah we do.
gophergirl on September 23, 2011 at 8:46 PM
He’d make Spiro Agnew look like Mister Rogers.
Paul-Cincy on September 23, 2011 at 8:46 PM
vs.
Damn, I lost patience with speculation about alpha-female jumping in many months ago. Why one possibility is a cause for impatience but the other is an A list invitation is puzzling.
Buy Danish on September 23, 2011 at 8:46 PM
that wa sfunny. thanks needed the laugh…
unseen on September 23, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Fair enough. Kinda like some of the main-line Protestant denominations in the U.S., I guess: The people in the pews are usually pro-Israel, whereas the leadership is all about divestiture, pity the poor Palestinians, etc. etc.
/Episcopalienated
Mary in LA on September 23, 2011 at 8:47 PM
I don’t think Perry should be deported
unseen on September 23, 2011 at 8:48 PM
Is this poor man’s wife a U.S. citizen? Then they can’t deport him, can they?
Mary in LA on September 23, 2011 at 8:49 PM
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