GOP Debate: Perry Can’t Remember Name of Government Agency He Would Eliminate as President
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Once considered a front-runner in the GOP presidential race, Texas Governor Rick Perry has suffered some less-than-flattering moments in front of the camera in the past and during Wednesday night’s CNBC presidential debate was no exception.
In response to a question from Caterpillar CEO Douglas R. Oberhelman, Perry tried fruitlessly to name all three government agencies he would eliminate if elected president.
“It’s three agencies of government when I get there that are gone – Commerce, Education and the um, what’s the third one there? Let’s see. Oh five – Commerce, Education and the um, um,” Perry faltered.
Mitt Romney tried to help by offering, “EPA?”
But that answer apparently didn’t satisfy Perry, who tried again.
“The third agency I would do away with…the…ahh…Education…ahh…Commerce, and, let’s see. I can’t…the third one. I can’t. Sorry. Oops.”
Some 15 minutes or so later, the elusive name finally came to Perry: The Department of Energy.
Addressing reporters directly after the debate, Perry said, ”I’m glad I had my boots on tonight. I stepped in it out there.”
He added, “I may have forgotten Energy, but I haven’t forgotten my conservative principles.”
When asked whether his blunder was embarrassing, Perry replied, “I stepped in it, man. Yeah, it was embarrassing. Of course it was.”
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Regardless of his performance, Perry told reporters that he still plans to be in South Carolina on Saturday.
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Comments (378)
lylejk
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:32pmha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Watching Greta now and see Bachman smile and feighn sadness for Perry. lol
:)
Report Post »Founding Father2
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:42pmHow about that Pricess Nancy comment by Herman Cain HIllarious. But it riled some feathers with CNBC: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/nov/cnbc_cain_pelosi.html.
They can dish it out but they definately can’t take it.
Report Post »smokeysmoke
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:47pmi can understand that after all this pressure that perry is just very nervous… but if he is having this hard of a time TELLING US WHO HE IS… kinda scares me… i liked perry for a while… ive moved elsewhere but i still think he could do well… if he would just relax and explain himself clearly and FORGET WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING… tell us about you, but you seem to forget on stage
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:07pmIt happens! I still like the man…but…not strong in debating and that would be a great disadvantage against BO…although BO has NEVER had to answer a hard question in over 4 years…but the Libs will “control” the commentator in order to make Perry look even worse!
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:09pmSo, I guess he’ll need a truckload of teleprompters to remember his lines like Obama does. At least none of these candidates want to spend us into oblivion and destroy Israel.
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:25pmCain’s too kind; I would have called Pelosi something quite worse, but I’m not running for potus either. lol
:)
Report Post »Jefferson
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:27pmPaul could have SLAYED him with the softball he was tossed about Perry being a “crony capitalist.”
Instead he took the high ground. Just as he’s done with Cain and everyone else.
Too bad some others don’t have the class to return the favor.
Newt spent half his time ripping off Ron Paul’s platform.
Report Post »Jefferson
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:35pm@LYLEJK
“Cain’s too kind”
Herman Cain “I’m going to dress up as Ron Paul for Halloween.”
Ron Paul when asked about Cain’s sexual allegations:
“I think the media is blowing this way out of proportion.”
I want some of what you’re smoking….Or drinking.
Report Post »ArgumentumAdAbsurdum
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 12:54am@shiroi and others who think obama is out to get israel
Report Post »I‘m still waiting for proof of obama’s hatred of israel because as of yet no one has been able to honestly demonstrate it. the billion dollar checks are still being written, the military aid is still being sent. so what if he doesnt like netanyahu, most world leaders dont. the guy is a pompous ass who the israeli people themselves have, for the most part, turned on.
PATTY HENRY
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 2:04amI cannot TOLERATE BACHMANN. I actually felt sorry for PERRY. This “GOTCHA” type of debate is not for all people…doesn‘t mean he can’t do his job as gov. but CAIN proved he could take on OBAMA and won’t that be a fine howdoyoudo? GO CAIN!!!
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 2:13amWhat… he could not cheat off of Romney’s notes?
Report Post »rifradio
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 3:47amSomeone asked about the fat lady sining in one of the other comment sections the other day. Well, I think Perry can answer that question.
Report Post »RichNGadsden
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 7:02amWatched it on Fox earlier too. All I can say is Brain Fart.
Report Post »poorrichard09
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 7:54amGeorge Carlin would call this a “brain fart”, now we call it a senior moment. ;)
Report Post »Kevin The Elder
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 8:12amI suspect the vast majority of the fair-minded feel bad for Perry. Heck, it sounded as those on the stage were trying to help him out of his dilemma as it was unfolding. However, I just can’t imagine the ridicule that the John Stewarts, SNLs, and Bill Mahrs of the world will heap on Mr. Perry, and what fodder this gives for future Democratic commercials. I can see future ads depicting him as the President in the midst of a crisis that calls for an immediate decision, then replaying the “uh, uh, uh…” stuff. I’m afraid these 53 seconds are going to be the downfall of this Presidential bid.
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 8:14amI think Mr. Perry suffers from severe stage fright (surely he’s not that stupid). I think he should withdraw and save his supporters some money that could be used to support another candidate.
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 8:23amWednesday, November 09, 2011 — 2012 Presidential Matchups — Rasmussen Poll Results
Obama 48%, Cain 37%
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2012/election_2012_presidential_election/2012_presidential_matchups
Report Post »YoungBloodNews
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 8:24amIt was Dr Paul who gave Perry the EPA answer, please edit your lazy attempt at a story. Or maybe YAHOO does your fact checking now.
Report Post »GREENDOG
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 8:41amDone.
Report Post »TheBMT
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 9:31amand this is why most people vote with personality over principle. You have people who try to parrot other people’s ideas but have no idea what they are talking about.
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 9:35am@Argumentum
Report Post »The Auschwitz lines. No sane person would ask Israel to give them the land that allows them to defend themselves and leaves them with an 8 mile wide stretch of land when they‘re surrounded by crazy people that want them dead for no reason other than they aren’t Muslims. Obama called for the 67 lines. That’s proof enough of hatred towards Israel or… insanity… I suppose it cold be stupidity. Which one do you prefer? I could say Obama is stupid or a nut, but I think he hates Israel and is willing to see countless innocents die to destroy it.
About Perry, as Beck showed on the radio show. No one called out Obama when he fumbled with his words on stage. From the media
YoungBloodNews
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 9:39amI love how the student, Perry, had to ask the teacher: Dr Paul, for help. Same with Mitt’s following the good Dr on healthcare (well DUH hes the only MD up there), and Newt’s ripping off his FED plan. If you support one of the 3 I listed please look into Dr. Paul and his ideas. And to the foreign policy bs, why do you think Dr. Paul gets more donations from active military than all other candidates combined…
Report Post »the hawk
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 10:31amI think we have all had that happen once in awhile , And after they leave you standing there for 1/2hr
Report Post »with out asking you a question, one’s mind might wonder…………….
My opinion of Perry is neither here or there but last night made no difference.
Though I did like the speach he did looking like he had haft dozen glasses of Scotch…………
imreddog
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 10:41amI haven‘t voted for Perry for Governor and I won’t vote for him to be President. That said, I don’t see how this brain fart should cause anyone to not vote for Perry. I don‘t know of anyone that doesn’t have “a senior moment”. The Commie/Nazi Demoncraps will repeat this until Perry is no longer a threat and the same goes for Cain and the allegations against him. (There is some chance that I would vote for Cain… but my man is Ron Paul.) The Demoncraps choice is Romney. Romney is just another Obama with a different colored skin… Welllllll, Romney isn’t nearly as stupid as “dumb as a rock” Obama but he is still just a warmed over Demoncrap, complete with RomaneyCare.
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 10:47amCan the Tea Party and Libertarians unite?
Sarah Palin, Ron Paul, Rand Paul talk with Judge Andrew Napolitano
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhzTzvmEf-A
Report Post »I think they can!
Anne_PA
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 12:13pmLYLEJK: And you thought that was funny WHY?
Perhaps you should pay attention to the SUBSTANCE of what Perry said, opposed to a misstep.
Or are you one of those who is too easily taken in my a glib and slick performance?
One would certainly hope not, since that’s what too many very limited people were taken in by, and that got us Obozo.
Report Post »richardwagener
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 1:24pmAll these criticisms from Perry’s detractors are hypocritical to the extreme. If you are human, you have done the same thing, and will do it in the future. The only persons not susceptible to this human weakness, according to Press are Obama, the Democrats and themselves. I admit I am human and made of flesh and blood, and have done this many times in the past, and will do likewise. And any person who denies it doesn’t happen to them, is either a liar, or an idiot. On Oct 15, 2007 in a debate between Senator McCain and Barack Obama, Bob Schieffer asked which programs the candidates would cut if elected. Obama talked and talked without naming a single department. He was asked again by an impatient Schieffer, who was again given the same run around. Obama can’t give a speech without a teleprompter. All this feigned scorn by liberals only proves they are the frauds we know they are.
Report Post »Who would Jesus bomb?
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 1:30pmSo did anyone ever figure out what the third one is? Not that it matters much at this point.
Report Post »ofarrell
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 3:12pmBoy, he really gave it to Ron Paul… NOT!!! I guess that‘s what happens when you don’t know what you believe in but have to plagiarize someone else’s work… like Ron Paul’s… LOL! Noticed the rest of the party was taking from Paul as well.
Report Post »WeDontNeedNoSteenkinBadges04
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 3:33pm“In response to a question from Caterpillar CEO Douglas R. Oberhelman, Perry tried fruitlessly to name all three government agencies he would eliminate if elected president.”
It’s okay, Rick. I’M FROM BUENOS AIRES AND I SAY KEEL THEM ALL!
Report Post »brandy123
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 6:24pmI felt much empathy for Gov. Perry. I think Perry is a rightous man and this could have happened to any of us. Why is it people will make fun and be cruel over someones mishaps? I will never understand how making fun and belittling anyone is for the good.
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on November 11, 2011 at 2:08amOK Anne; the laugh is more meant as him being my schadenfreude then him being funny. I don’t personally hate Perry; I despise all Neocons. I definitely despise Bilderbergs since I 100% believe their actions are causing the world wide chaos that we are experience now and Perry is in the thick of things when it comes to the Bilderbergs. I won’t question his religious beliefs; I do question his associations. Do your research and you will understand too. So yes; I‘ve definitely been someone else’s schadenfreude which is not pleasent; now Perry is my schadenfreude. :)
Report Post »RonPaulTheOnlyChoice
Posted on November 11, 2011 at 3:43amPerry has the looks that will get him the attention of the “mainstream” media. He proved, again, in this video…that he doesn’t know what he really believes in, and is only- again- parroting Ron Paul, because Ron Paul is RIGHT and Perry KNOWS it.
Report Post »Perry+Whitehouse = same old stuff.
But though Doctor Paul is older and wiser (I remember when that was appreciated here in America) he is not as “slick” as Perry and the others…and so many of people I am trying to convince that RON PAUL is our man… they say the same thing; “But he can’t beat Obama.”
To which I reply, “Huh??? He can beat them ALL if you VOTE for him!”
Ron Paul’s words come from his deep belief in the Constitution!!! He literally CANNOT forget what he stands for, it is so ingrained.
Time after time, Ron Paul has the “Constitutionally correct” answers… not “politically correct”… and I truly believe he is our only hope.
God Bless America
PATTY HENRY
Posted on November 11, 2011 at 3:55amGive PERRY a break. It’s happened to all of us. If they didn‘t have so many dumb ’debates’ and the moderators were so “GOTCHA crazed” and they had time to answer a question…and they all got the same questions…it may not have happened. I‘m a CAIN supporter and I don’t like it that someone who now works for PERRY may be the leak to Politico..but all that is water under the bridge now..HERMAN answered all and the TWO (not five) women were totally discredited, one (the last one) who’d never said anything was probably an AXELROD pile on; the one who did has sued other employers for harassment..both were disgusting and had such checkered pasts. Allred should be disbarred…she may get herself sued if Lin Wood (hotshot Atlanta Attorney for Cain) sees her stepping any more out of bounds…but ALL of them except Bachmann are better than Obama. Bachmann is cut from the same cloth as these women. As Phony as she can be. IF you took the OWS who ‘interrupted her speech” out of the room, there wouldn’t be anyone left !!! Perry will be fine.
Report Post »RonPaulTheOnlyChoice
Posted on November 11, 2011 at 2:37pmRON PAUL is obviously the one who stands out; he can consistantly tell you what he believes… because it doesn’t CHANGE.
Report Post »And because what he believes IN is THE U.S. CONSTITUTION.
Founding Father2
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:30pmThe best response has to be from the audience when CNBC asked him about the accusation: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/nov/boos_cain_question.html.
They showed the media the same respect that they were showing towards Cain.
Report Post »ScarletRose
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 1:18amAnd Cain shows all the class of Bill Clinton and Ted Kennedy. NONE of skill of rebuttal of Clarence Thomas. Even with a nice clean pattern to go by. Who knew the Republicans were so eager to be the Newest Generation of the Bimbo Eruption Committee.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 2:06amtry this Scarlet: Atlanta CBS station: CAIN IS NOT LYING: http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/16002149/investigator-herman-cain-innocent-of-sexual-advances
Report Post »carbonyes
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 2:33amSCARLOTROSE, what are you the latest troll sent over by the liberal left? Better have them school you a little more before you start commenting on something that you know nothing about.
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 2:37amAs regards the attack on Justice Thomas — I remember reading an article in The American Spectator in about 1993 that totally showed the perjury against Justice Thomas. The article was by David Brock, who has since “gone over” to the Left. I wonder if he would now say his article was a fabrication?
Report Post »Zorro6821
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 5:26pmI remember when the majority of the deep thinkers on the blaze were all having orgasms over Perry and the Beckster was his biggest fan. I told you all he is as dumb as a a Saltene ******* (sorry to insult the *******). Now that you are running out of extreme right lunatics, it boils down to the more intelligent candidates. Ron Paul, Mitt and Newt. Ultimately it will be the moderate that wins. Trying to convince Americans that we don’t need Healthcare or Social Security is a non starter. Just do the math, half the population is on food stamps, and about another quarter is barely treading water. They will not give up what they paid into. The solutions candidate will win, it is a no brainer. Boils down to Mitt or Newt. If they get too radical, then Barack will win.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:26pmPerry is Scary stupid!
Report Post »blue_sky
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:39pmPerry tried to borrow a line from Ron Paul’s plan that proposes cutting 5 departments. God punished him for trying to steal other’s ideas. Newt is stealing Ron Paul’s criticism of the FED.
Cain was the chairman of one of the FED bank, the most secretive and corrupt banking cartel. Listen carefully how Cain responded to a question about stock market – his answer showed that the banker has no clue about stock market.
Report Post »colt1860
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:47pm@blue_sky Romney was also taking the man’s long standing stance on letting the free market solve our problems. Watch any 2008 debate, and notice it was only one candidate proposing free market solutions, and being mocked for it.
Report Post »Robert999
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:52pmI believe Perry could be behind the false bimbo attacks against Cain (as the Cain campaign said at first). This could be part of the Lord’s punishment on Perry for such an evil deed.
Report Post »colt1860
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:55pm@blue_sky Cain is clueless with anything resembling a detail about the economy or foreign affairs. But please, don’t anyone worry. He has said, in numerous occasions, that he would have certain “advisers” (not yet named or known to us) that would inform and edumicate him on the issues. We’re not just voting for Cain, we’ll be voting for all his advisers and counselors too. Okay. Ain’t that neat?
Report Post »blue_sky
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:00pmThis is a funny take on each candidate
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1O6b4lG630
chancetexas
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:24pmBig deal. So he couldn’t name the 57th state.
Report Post »honor007
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:25pmThat was the bad Karma from him pointing his finger at Ron Paul like he started to do; that messed him up. He needs to just stay Governor of Texas. Rick Perry, please drop out now. You are a likeable person, just not a Presdiential Candidate.
Report Post »reynosa98
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:51pmRICK PERRY has been elected Governor of Texas 3 TIMES in the last 10 years. WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU DONE IN THE PAST DECADE DUMBASS? That’s about what I thought. Looks like you done gone off the reservation again my little redskin friend. Listen up Chief maybe you oughta watch who you‘re callin’ stupid, stupid. You run into the wrong (white) guy and he ain‘t gonna be bringin’ you nuthin’ but bad news & broken bones, & you gonna be all alone & a long long way from homey, homey. You‘d think I wouldn’t have to explain this to an Indiun but I’ll do my best, anyway. Take my advice & don’t mess with Texas.!!
Report Post »ArgumentumAdAbsurdum
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 12:49am@reynosa
Report Post »Looking at who texans have elected as governors over the last couple decades it doesnt say a lot for them as an intelligent voting bloc.
Chuck Stein
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 2:41amSeems to me that Perry is the ONLY Republican candidate who is NOT smarter than Obumbler — the President whose transcripts remain secret!
Report Post »marion
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 3:15amI think Perry has supported the Murphy’s Law:
Each person rises to their highest level of incompency and remains there.
I think Governor is that place.
Report Post »Bill Rowland
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 4:57amChuck Stein – surely you jest, Obumbler is the self proclaimed “Smartest Man in the World” the know all and be all, the annointed one who shall solve all the worlds problems as soon as he appoints himself king.
Marion – I think you mean the Peter Principle “ A person will be promoted to the level of his on incompentence”. Murphys Law is that “ whatever can go srong will go wrong and at the worst possible time”
OMG
Report Post »Zorro6821
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 5:29pmWhats even more scary is how stupid are Texans to vote for such an air-head. Shame on Texas!
Report Post »jmiller_42
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:26pmI can’t stand Perry, but hanging him for a slip of the brain is stupid.
Ron Paul 2012
Report Post »Br@dley
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:03pmagreed.
i wonder how many fervent cain supporters were once perry supporters (soon to be romney supporters)…
Report Post »jmiller_42
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:08pmBR@D
LOL
I was thinking the same thing. All these Cain supporters are out here bashing Perry over a little slip of the brain, but don’t realize how many slips Cain has had. For crying out loud, he thinks that China doesn’t have nukes! They will just pile onto the next candidate the media tells them to instead of doing their own research.
Report Post »republitarian
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:40pmWe cannot afford “brain slips”.
Report Post »reynosa98
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:55pmWell I can‘t stand you either JimBob but you don’t hear me bitchin’ & grinnin’ about it do ya?!!
Report Post »blue_sky
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:56pm11/11/11 money bomb at RonPaul2012. Mark your calendar and do your part.
Report Post »Chet Hempstead
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 2:14amIf it was his first brain slip, I’d agree, but it’s not.
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 8:18amI agree that it’s not fair to call Mr. Perry stupid by supporters of Mr. Cain. Jeeesh — Mr. Cain has had more than his share of “mis-spokes” gaffs and examples of his lack of knowledge. It’s quite scarey to me that people prefer a businessman, who knows nothing of the world and government in general. How could this happen to America?
Report Post »Goldoxide
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 12:55pmMy very sentiments.
Report Post »Bakko Bomma
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:25pmRick who?
Report Post »HuskerConserve
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:44pmI’m Rick James *****
Report Post »Grandmadar
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:24pmPerry needs to practice more…maybe next time around. Cain could be a breath of fresh air. Whoever rises in the polls will be attacked from somewhere and we will be distracted from watching the “other hand” again
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 2:10amOur candidates have not been groomed and polished for the presidency like Obama was and still is. We .might well have to do the same with our candidates if we want to win. I don’t mean program their views but perhaps hire someone to help them out with their presentation. Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire. Newt doesn’t need it as much as the others. A little history and foreign policy education might be a good idea. If I were them I would meet with all of the Republicans in congress and the senate and clearly refine the conservative agenda. This has to be the new GOP if we want to succeed in the 2012 election. It is the direction the party needs to go to in order to save this country.
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:24pmThe 2012 Republican nominee is Mitt Romney, and has been since 2008. Deal with it. For the truly brain-dead among you, I’m sure Paul will run as a third party candidate, for whom you can waste your vote, assuring a second Obama term.
Report Post »Bakko Bomma
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:27pmIs he a ninth cousin to Bush Cheney McCain Obummer and Kerry?
Report Post »Conkuur
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:32pmMight as well re elect Obama if Romney gets the nomination anyway. He’s Obama light and nothing will be much different other than the media scrutiny he will get. Unless you happen to be brain dead and can’t figure this flip flopper Obama care lover out.
Report Post »Roaran
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:33pmA vote for Mitt Romney is a complete waste. A vote for Rick Perry is a complete waste. A vote for Herman Cain is a waste.
Cain supporters, think about this: If Herman Cain gets is elected and his 9-9-9 plan is implemented; guess what, down the line, Democrats will have power again. And the FIRST thing they’re going to do is expand the sales tax, along with all the other taxes.
Giving another avenue to steal from us is the LAST thing we can withstand. Aside from supporting keynesian economics (Which worsened the great depression and caused the mess we’re in!!!), Cain also supports the Federal Reserve System!
Herman Cain has nothing good to offer! And he cannot save America!
No income tax, STRONG DEFENSE, not subsidizing the defense of other countries, and freedom and respect for the Constitution. Ron Paul has been waiting for you people to WAKE UP, it’s your responsibility to save this country.
Report Post »arab-al
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:34pmYour 100% correct!!
Report Post »Lordchamp
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:35pmIf Romney is the chose, Obama wins because Romney will NOT get the conservative vote. We’re not compromising any longer. Come to us or lose the election. We’re not having another RINO forced down our throats just to have to take the lesser of two evils. In my book at least you know Obamas policies and can fight them directly. You never know where Romney will sell us out, which he will since he’s not conservative.
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:36pmIt’s just the way the GOP nomination process has worked since Regan left office. It‘s Romney’s turn and it’s just that simple. Sad that we have grown so predictable and weak.
Report Post »Ssenkrad
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:36pmBroker: One of many who will lead to the downfall of this once great country, both unintentionally and intentionally.
I’m hoping Broker is at least one of the unintentional ones.
Report Post »macpappy
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:37pmPaul will not run 3rd party.
Report Post »And as for brain dead, you might notice that Mitt’s numbers have not changed since 2008.
25% is all he will ever clear, because he is a repulican in name only. Conservatives will not take Mitt unless they have to.
barney69
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:47pmYou are wrong. Romney cannot win. At the end of the day, he is still a Mormon. 1/3 of the folks will not vote for a Mormon. This is not fair, but that is the way it is. Romney cannot defeat Obama either, for the same reason. Cain is not perfect…..no one is…..but he is the pick of the litter……unless it is proved that he is in fact the father of the slut’s baby that has accused Justin Bieber…..That may be the next charge made against Herman!
Report Post »Tankertony
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:52pmRomney doesn’t have a chance in hell of being nominated. If we Tea Partiers, who btw ARE the republican party, learned anything from 2008, its that you don’t nominate rhinos. Most republicans voted for Sarah anyways, not the rhino mccain.
Cain 2012-2020
Report Post »Palin 2020-2028
colt1860
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:13pmRomney will be a repeat of McCain in 2008. Perry will be a repeat of Palin in 2008. However, in this instance, Perry has self tarnished his own image, unlike Palin’s image which was destroyed by the leftist Media in 2008. Not enough Conservatives will show up to vote for Romney. Mark my words.
The blame for a failed Republican run will lie with the GOP Establishment and its own Progressive agenda. Without us loyal Conservatives the GOP would be the Old Democratic Party of your grand daddy. Our modern Democratic Party is in actuality more in line with Communism, and thus, is in reality just a front for the Socialist Party. You know what I mean?
Report Post »stopspendingourmoney
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:32pmWhy vote for someone that is just going to keep doing what obama is doing now at just a slower pace? what is the logic in that? I can not bring myself to vote for more of the same, if Ron Paul does not win this Country is doomed anyways, he has a plan to have us out of debt in the first 3 years of his presidency , Romney will just be the same, big government same socialist programs and so on, same with Cain.
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 2:10amThe reason MITT ROMNEY will NOT be the nominee is the same reason he wasn’t last time. PEOPLE DON’T LIKE him. HE cannot CONNECT with people…he may on a one on one, but he just whines to me. NOPE…this year a new SHERIFF is running and he’s already been tossed the mother lode of trash and dealt with it like a champ… made him stronger. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger…he is their worst nightmare. HERMAN CAIN! Atlanta CBS station: CAIN IS NOT LYING: http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/16002149/investigator-herman-cain-innocent-of-sexual-advances
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 2:15amTANKER TONY. I SO AGREE WITH YOU!!! I’d love to see SARAH in charge of ENERGY now and get us on track that way. I’d love to see NEWT as SEC. of STATE…he would clean that hornets nest up and I’d love to see MARCO RUBIO as VEEP… ALLEN WEST as something overseeing the military…I believe you’ve heard the same great stories about WEST that I have.
ROMNEY is not going to be the Nominee for the same reason MCCAIN beat him last time…and you are 1000% correct…MCCAIN only got the votes he got in the end due to PALIN…and had SOROS not caused the RUN on the market (10/2008) they’d have won…but I don’t think McCain is any type of Conservative or AMERICA first guy, I think he’s been in the SENATE way too long. I appreciate his service, but he’s just not inspiring…to me! :) did you see this: Atlanta CBS station: CAIN IS NOT LYING: http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/16002149/investigator-herman-cain-innocent-of-sexual-advances
Report Post »ArgumentumAdAbsurdum
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 3:45am@Colt
Report Post »Palin did a pretty good job of sinking herself in ‘08. From her complaining about hard hitting “gotcha” questions like “What newspapers do you read?” to claiming you can see Russia from Alaska, which barring two tiny islands (the Diomedes,which i’m certain she was not referring to) in the middle of the bering strait is impossible, she solidified her reputation as a mental midget. The so called MSM or liberal media didnt have to work too hard to make her look bad.
rifradio
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 4:14amThere seems to be almost a collusion on here between the Paul supporters and the huffpo guerrillas. One thing needs to be foremost on Ron Paul. He is convinced that the US is doing no more than picking on Iran. He thinks that they are pursuing nothing more than nuclear power. Th report today should persuade you people that Iran has the mindset that they should be the conquerors of the world. To believe otherwise is nonsense. And though the major issue for this election is the economy, national security is of the utmost importance. Paul would fail on that as much as Obama has. Are we going to retain the status quo? Because that’s what you get with Romney. For some reason you blueblood repubs have it in your mind that it is his turn. There are no “turns”. Don’t you get it. Ask Dole, McCain. This country wanted change last election so they voted an idiot into the most powerful position in the world. A lifelong politician. Why is everyone so afraid of putting a businessman in the Whitehouse? We can’t keep making the same mistakes over and over. I believe the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. We’re going to have to break the mold to save the greatest nation in the world. For those of you from the huffpo here, you are no better than the fringe at the OWS, most of whom don’t have a clue what they are protesting. You can’t give the unions a pass, The unions are the majority of this economic crisis.
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 8:20amCan’t find the link right now, but the latest polls show that Mr. Cain LOSES to Obama.
Report Post »Look it up.
West Coast Patriot
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 12:38pmRifRadio,
I think you have Paul wrong, He is strong on National defense. He just does not believe we need to be in conflicts all over the world. By stretching our military so thin across the world, it makes us more vulnerable. We are definately not weak when it comes to nuclear detterents. We could put subs at strategic locations around the world and strike within minutes if we had to. I say bring the troops home and shore up our borders as that is where our true vulnerability is. Noone is going to attack us with troops on our soil, they will sneak in and attack us from within. Iran does not even have the technology to make its own gas with all the oil they have. How is it they are a threat to us? Isreal is armed enough to take them on if they get close to nuclear weapons and we need to just stay out of their decisions on that. We can support Isreal by letting them know we stand by their decisions when it comes to their country’s defense. It seems to me that a lot of people look at Ron Paul through the eyes of the media, who is usually wrong about what they say about Paul, when they actually say anything about him at all. I think the media is scared of Paul. Cain is just that, a businessman. He will have to get all his ideas from others, and his tax plan is bad for the country in my opinion.
Report Post »Scaz
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:24pmHe may not be able to remember the third agency he’d cut, but just remember it’s three more than Chairman Obammunist would cut. $5 TRILLION added to the debt in the past 3 years!
Report Post »pattybbb1
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:23pmI believe he just drew a blank. It happens.
Report Post »Redd
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:21pmIt’s the thought of eliminating 3 agencies that counts!
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 1:43amCorrect, even talking about this is silly.
Report Post »capitalismrocks
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:21pmBeen done with Perry for weeks now…..
CAIN 2012 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:27pmI make this assertion: Perry, Santorum, Huntsman, and Romney should all go bye bye. Michelle Bachmann is hanging by a thread but had a stronger showing during this round.
I think Bachmann needs to get visually pissed off during one of her answers to inject some greater level of passion with her message. Newt has a way of injecting his disgust purely with his indignant facial expressions – it’s a beautiful thing IMO.
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:29pmAfter tonight, me too
Report Post »another pucker
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:41pm@tsunami
Report Post »I agree about those who have to go. Romney reminds me of a teenage girl with all of his flip flops. Huntsman is to soft. Santorum is his biggest fan. Perry, well because most are not ready for another Texan. I am itching to see Newt debate Obama on anything and everything I can’t hardly stand it!
XOXOXO
capitalismrocks
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:18pmI supported Bachmann a LOT in the beginning and I felt bad when they called looking for donations to her campaign, but I explained that at the time (I was supporting Perry which only lasted very briefly after I then found out his reckless views on the border fencing and then the whole in state tuition nonsense, I dropped him like a rock.) Bachmann’s campaign called again and I said I was sorry, all my support is behind Cain, they thanked me and thanked that while I wasn’t supporting her, that I was supporting a Conservative Candidate.
I joking said… at this point, I’d vote for a volleyball with a smiley face painted on it over Obama, but it really comes down to who‘s for real and who’s just saying what they have to say. Romney is too beltway RINO for me, if we got stuck with him after the primary, I will support him, any GOP candidate over Obama is better, but right now it boils down to Cain, Gingrich (who would make a better VP) and I would love to see Paul put as a cabinet member to oversee the Fed, I think he’d relish his full attention on that and it would truly rattle some cages that have long needed a good shake out. Perry is toast in my view. Bachmann just doesn‘t have what it’ll take, she’s a wonderful person, but she’s not a strong enough candidate.
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 10:52amWonder how long before the left attacks Newt as a “fattie” like they have done to Chris Christie?
Report Post »Newt should have melted some pounds before running for president.
macpappy
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:19pmRick’s answers, aside from the lasp of memory, were good ones. As one of the most conservative candidate on stage, I am not ready to write him off yet. After all, Cain has proven to be totally ignorant on foriegn policy, yet he rides high. Mitt is a RINO, the rest are insignificant, except Newt.
Report Post »Newt would toast Obama, and he is a conservative.
bearlyme
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 10:21amNewt is without a doubt the smartest one in the room. HOWEVER, he has some serious “Big Government Tendencies”. For example, he wants to re-name the EPA. Why? Just end it. If you leave it there, the next Marxist administration will just crank it back up again. Take it out by the roots and make the Marxists start from scratch. He wants to turn the 99 weeks of unemployment compensation into a jobs training program. That‘s not the governments’ job. You need to listen to Newt very carefully. He’s not SMALL GOVERNMENT like Bachmann, Paul or Santorum. i think he honestly believes there is such a thing as EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT. But efficient government doesn‘t tell us what it’s efficient at. That is a two edged sword. i lived in Newt’s district when he was Speaker. i worked in his campaign headquarters when they first won Congress in 1994. i’ve marched in his parades and rallies back then. The years of being in Washington have taken a bit of a toll. Regardless, if nominated, i WILL vote for him.
Report Post »Dougral Supports Israel
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:17pmWell for starters it could be Education, Energy, about 2/3 of EPA, 2/3 of transportation, much of commerce, dump Obamacare and the new banking board. Neuter the NLRB and tame the FCC.
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:24pmI wish Rick would have said that.
Report Post »Faith1029
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:25pmI’m not a Perry fan but I did feel sorry for him tonight. There is no way he can debate Obama and win. I hope he decides to bow out and let the others have a chance. Romney did well and Newt is looking better and better to me. He is quite an intelligent man.
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on November 10, 2011 at 10:53amSeems only the top-runners get attacked. You’ll find out about Newt when his time comes. There are PLENTY of things to be afraid of Newt about. His position on global government with Pelosi worries me the most.
Report Post »avlmtns
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:15pmI still like Rick. He just drew a blank. It happens. I am sure it will get blown way out of proportion and this will be “further evidence” of how dumb Perry is.
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:25pmI understand, but the reality is a presidential candidate MUST do good in the debates. Rick had a senior moment, but that is all it takes.
Report Post »honor007
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:33pmHe just needs to stay the good Governor of Texas~
Report Post »republitarian
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:51pmOur nominee cannot “Draw a blank” against Obama.
Report Post »Marine25
Posted on November 11, 2011 at 6:28amDrew a blank? Gotcha questions? He decided to tell us what he would do and couldn’t. This is what happens when the tea party chooses candidates. Perry couldn’t remember department of energy? He didn’t have trouble remembering secession in 2010 did he? Republicans ALL look like fools when you fill a stage with amateurs and fools.
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:14pmNewt Gingrich one the debate hands down! He is quickly becoming my favorite.
Gingrich – West 2012
Report Post »HUNITHUNIT
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:18pmone?
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:22pmI still like Cain. I am excited about Newt too, just not sure he could survive what the MSM would do to him. Newt would destroy the Obummer in a debate thought.
Report Post »TeaPartyanimal
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:51pmNot sure about hands down. He certainly is consistantly placing blame squarely where it is needed. Newt is clean right now. He is rising to 3rd place status and some Perry people may soon jump to him or Cain or even Bachmann. But we all know what happens to you when you rise in the polls. dude has 3 wives. Obama wants Romney. make no mistake. romneycare is the end all say all for obama.
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:30pmWon… Sorry typo Nazi!
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:34pm@Teapartyanimal, His wives and infidelities should not matter if the press is consistent, Bwaahhaaaahhaa! Slick Willie kind of set the standard on that topic, Rape, assault, harrasment, lying Rape, I said rape twice, Willie likes Rape…
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:14pmLooks like the so called “elimination debates” has claimed its’ first victim, and before the debate was even over!
Report Post »AhLeahIris
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:21pmPerry didn’t help his case, but frankly, neither did some of the others: http://wp.me/p1HGwx-1sD
Report Post »Grandmadar
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:21pmyup, the payoffs. Perry probably didn’t test well in school. Some ppl are like that, “yeah, they are”!
Report Post »Banter
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:24pmNah, he was done as the word heartless was still echoing off the walls of the last debate auditorium.
Report Post »Vegas Ed
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:14pmIf Perry only had a brain. And Cain had some self control. At least they don’t coach at Penn St.
Report Post »Banter
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:13pmIf you have conviction in your message you don’t forget.
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:20pmYep
Report Post »BONETRAUMA
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:11pmClown
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:21pmYep. This is the man that made Texas into a sanctuary state for illegal mexicans. I live in Dallas and have to pay for all those babies. And breed like Cane Toads they do.
Report Post »MaxineH20Sux
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:11pmI wish some would drop out so we can hear from the others more.
Report Post »John 1776
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:10pmSad, he really deep-sixed himself tonight. Wasn’t a big fan, but even I felt sick for him.
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:09pmPerry: Self-destruct in 3 2 1. He should have stuck with the EPA when Romney handed him a gift. Would have been better then that total humiliation. I still back Cain until I have facts that lead me otherwise. Good answer Romney. I hope it was your answer and not some handler, but good answer.
Report Post »Charles
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:24pmGingrich will crash and burn McCain style if he is chosen to run against the liberals messiah. These other guys look like funeral directors or G.E. salesmen. These guys (except one) also like G.E. salesmen talk around and around in endless circles instead of answering hot potato questions. The one who stands out is of course Cain. That is the reason he is being so ardently attacked.
Report Post »Scaz
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:25pmAbsolutely! The EPA was the right answer!
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:07pmoops……the dept. of heart
Report Post »BONETRAUMA
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:05pmrick, i am a fellow TEXAN. come on back home. you are not ready for prime time
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:23pmHe is making Texas look real bad.
Report Post »TeaPartyanimal
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:33pmhow does a man who is being seriously charged with sexual harrassment a day after he does his big presser and shines the night after not missing a beat and this guy just loses it!…….again!
Report Post »Pegi
Posted on November 11, 2011 at 9:04amBonetrauma…I‘m not from Texas but I’m afraid you are so right! Without teleprompters Obama would be saying lots of “ums” and Perry would have memory loss. At that point we could all vote for none of the above!
Report Post »hidden_lion
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:05pmPerry is a chode
Report Post »Whitey4West
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:10pm….a choking chode
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