Well, I guess we all knew it was coming.
Gulp.
True to form he announced after the Iowa debates. Slick Rick knows he's no debater. Real solutions and quick thinking aren't his forte. We are talking about the incumbent Governor of Texas who lost a Republican primary debate to Debra Medina.
This man has never done anything in his life except work for the big bad government he so disdains. While doing so, he somehow garnered millions in personal wealth on a public servant's salary; he now wants a shot at being the President.
The question is - does he have a real shot at the Republican nomination? He's got a better conservative track record as a Governor than Mitt Romney. Mitt Romney actually got the people of Massachusetts MORE insurance coverage than they had when he became Governor. Rick Perry has done the opposite, and for some reason, conservative voters like that. He hasn't been as nutty as Bachmann, nationally, and the fact that he isn't a woman already gives him an advantage with conservatives. He's much flashier than Tim Pawlenty. John Huntsman could probably take him but no one is giving him any kind of media attention.
When you break it down - Rick Perry, in my opinion, is the clear favorite to win this nomination, barring a complete breakdown in public relations. The only chance he has at losing this is if there are truly a silent majority of moderate Republicans who don't get a lot of camera time but that vote. Then Romney has a shot. Even blowing a debate wouldn't make a difference for Perry, because conservative media wouldn't cover or would skew the reporting. We can debate all day long if he could beat Obama; I don't think he will; but I'm pretty sure he'll take this nomination. I hope to report back that I was wrong.
True to form he announced after the Iowa debates. Slick Rick knows he's no debater. Real solutions and quick thinking aren't his forte. We are talking about the incumbent Governor of Texas who lost a Republican primary debate to Debra Medina.
This man has never done anything in his life except work for the big bad government he so disdains. While doing so, he somehow garnered millions in personal wealth on a public servant's salary; he now wants a shot at being the President.
The question is - does he have a real shot at the Republican nomination? He's got a better conservative track record as a Governor than Mitt Romney. Mitt Romney actually got the people of Massachusetts MORE insurance coverage than they had when he became Governor. Rick Perry has done the opposite, and for some reason, conservative voters like that. He hasn't been as nutty as Bachmann, nationally, and the fact that he isn't a woman already gives him an advantage with conservatives. He's much flashier than Tim Pawlenty. John Huntsman could probably take him but no one is giving him any kind of media attention.
When you break it down - Rick Perry, in my opinion, is the clear favorite to win this nomination, barring a complete breakdown in public relations. The only chance he has at losing this is if there are truly a silent majority of moderate Republicans who don't get a lot of camera time but that vote. Then Romney has a shot. Even blowing a debate wouldn't make a difference for Perry, because conservative media wouldn't cover or would skew the reporting. We can debate all day long if he could beat Obama; I don't think he will; but I'm pretty sure he'll take this nomination. I hope to report back that I was wrong.
While we in Texas know that Rick Perry is a poster child for involuntary sterilization/birth control, dug has a major point about the rest of the US not knowing what a televangelizing charlatan he is. We must be vigilant EVERY day in getting the word out about him.
As we know, Americans are incredibly susceptible to the "good hair" syndrome. That is how reality TV has stayed on air, and "The Situation" has a 'career' with a fat paycheck for being an ass.
I'm still not 100% convinced AquaNet-Man can win the GOP nomination; we are still a long ways away from the primaries, and he and his record will no doubt be subject to more scrutiny from a less-than-fawning national media (unlike here).
His Johnny Reb, Washington outsider, coyote-shootin', C-average, Elmer Gantry holy-man shtick might play well in Texas and and the South, but maybe America has had its fill of not-too-bright Texas governors...let's hope so.
Maybe we will eventually be treated to another version of "The Howling" when Rick Perry forgets himself next time!
Sorry, wrong link.
Here's the correct Washington Post link:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/perry-welcomed-chinese-firm-despite-security-concern/2011/08/10/gIQAAu80EJ_story.html?hpid=z2
Being a Minnesotan, I can honestly say I know next to nothing about Rick Perry. I think he is not well known except in Republican circles perhaps, outside of Texas. Therefore, I agree that you people in Texas that have been following him his whole career, really should do you're best to get out the word on him.
And this is what the scrutiny of the national press will uncover. no more hometown cheerleading from the local yahoo "media.
Dick Perry partnered with a Chinese firm that the US has considered a security risk to spy on the US and steal our technology just for "jobs" in Texas.
"While Perry focused on Huawei’s ability to create jobs in a sluggish economy, national security experts in both the George W. Bush and Obama administrations had concluded that the global telecom giant poses a potential cybersecurity risk to U.S. military and businesses. Three times since 2008, a U.S. government security panel has blocked Huawei from acquiring or partnering with U.S. companies because of concerns that secrets could be leaked to China’s government or military."
http://dailyhurricane.com/2011/08/its-official-perry-running-for-president-with-video.html#comments
I have been doing a bit of research on Perry's popularity in Texas and around the country and, while we are all groaning and moaning about Perry running for President, there is a real groundswell of excitement for him. This does not bode well for sane people.
It is going to take each and every one of us - every day - putting the real information out there about Perry and how dangerous he is. Otherwise, you better fasten your seat belts, because he will beat Obama.
Dick Perry cares sooooo much about the state he "governed" (cough, cough, gack!!!) that he announces his bid in...South Carolina. I still believe he is and always will be Back Door Perry at heart. It's gotten him this far. I don't think he believes he will get the nomination.
He's getting just enough pandering face recognition time to become the wingnut standard bearer to be chosen VP to balance the ticket to whichever candidate gets the national nomination. Of course if queen teabagger Bachmann somehow gets the nomination that would REALLY throw a wrench in his plans. She don't need no teabagging clone on HER ticket hogging the limelight. But I'm sure he's planned for that contingency by splitting the wingnut constituency, thereby assuring his original master plan. But it would be a hoot if he got a surprise kick in his pants and Bachmann was tabbed the VP candidate in that scenario also.
As much as Bachmann turns my stomach also, I would love to see her hand him his scrotum sac back to him flame grilled and teste-less.
The mere thought of Perry anywhere near the White House.....
excuse me......UUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRPPPP!
gonna need a lot of barf bags around here.
I despise that hairy toad so much!
Kel, I don't think that you are wrong and what worries me the most...if Obama does not grow a pair very soon...Perry will win the election.
I just made myself really sick...excuse me.