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How Would a Rick Perry Candidacy Shake Up the GOP Race?

How Would a Rick Perry Candidacy Shake Up the GOP Race?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The still unsettled race for the Republican nomination to challenge President Barack Obama in 2012 is getting more interesting.

After months of resisting calls to join the contest, Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Friday he would consider it. That could reshape the GOP field, adding a sitting governor who has never lost an election.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin also sent a jolt through the party with the announcement of a campaign-style bus tour along the East Coast, the latest possible contender to stand up since Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced last weekend that he would not run.

And former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is heading to New Hampshire next week, further stirring speculation that he will jump into the still-gelling field.

Perry, the longest serving governor in Texas history, would bring conservative bona fides, a proven fundraising record and a fresh voice. Even as Perry’s closest advisers say he has no intention of getting in the race, he has methodically raised his profile, fanning interest.

“I’m going to think about it,” Perry said Friday. “I think about a lot of things.”

That was enough to set off speculation he would jump into a campaign that lacks a clear front-runner. Social conservatives are still shopping for a candidate. Tea party activists want one of their own. Establishment Republicans remain divided on a choice.

Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, is the closest to a favorite at this point. Like Giuliani, he ran for the nomination in 2008, losing out to Arizona Sen. John McCain.

Romney will formally kick off his campaign in the early primary state of New Hampshire next Thursday, the same day that Giuliani is now scheduled to headline a fundraiser for the state Republican Party and have lunch with several GOP activists.

Evangelicals who dominate the Iowa and South Carolina nominating contests are unlikely to back Romney or former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman; some call the two men’s shared Mormon faith a disqualifier.

Twice-divorced former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, too, has problems, although Gingrich is quick to note he has been with his third wife for more than a decade.

Last month, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, fresh off a turn as the chairman of the Republican Governors Association, said he wouldn’t make a White House bid; that unlocked many of the donors for Perry.

It also opened the door for a sought-after Southern candidate.

While Gingrich is running his campaign from Georgia, he has lived near Washington for decades and is hardly the regional candidate Perry could be.

Mark McKinnon, a veteran political consultant who advised President George W. Bush’s campaigns, said of Perry, “The only real question is: Why wouldn’t he run?”

Still, Perry has for months insisted he had no interest in a White House bid.

“I don’t want to be the president of the United States,” he said flatly in November.

With those refusals, he took the reins of the Republican Governors Association for a second term as chairman earlier this year, a signal he was serious about sitting 2012 out; he told fellow Republicans he wouldn’t split his time between the RGA and a presidential campaign.

Since then, Perry’s refusal seems to have softened, albeit ever so slightly. Asked Tuesday whether he would rule out a run, Perry left the door open.

“I’ve got my focus on where it is supposed to be and that is the legislative session,” he told reporters. “Like I’ve said multiple times, I’m not going to get distracted from my work at hand, I’m not going to get distracted by that.”

The Texas legislative session ends Monday.

“The candidates that are running are not the candidates that people want,” said Ryan Hecker of the Houston Tea Party Society. “They’re looking for someone, almost wistfully.”

In recent years, Perry has made a sport out of bashing Washington. Most often, he assails the federal government for failing to secure the U.S. border with Mexico. In November, he published a book, “Fed Up!” In the book he describes the federal government as financially reckless and out of control and calls for a resurgence of state-based power.

Since he was re-elected to a third term, Perry has hopscotched across the country, making several trips to Washington and taking center stage at every conservative gathering of high-profile Republicans. From the Conservative Political Action Conference to a celebration commemorating what would have been Reagan’s 100th birthday, Perry has constantly brushed elbows with GOP heavyweights.

Texas Democrats sought to paint that travel as a disqualifier.

“Governor Perry spends so much time jetting across the country, playing celebrity and ignoring Texas priorities, that he already fits the mold of a typical Washington politician. If Perry finally announces his candidacy, he would fit right into a GOP field that’s already well-treaded by aspiring celebrities hawking books and reality TV shows,” Texas Democratic Party spokeswoman Kirsten Gray said.

While professing to be focused on the state Legislature, Perry is also commenting on national policy debates that have little relevance to Texas.

He issued a statement last week after Obama’s foreign policy speech.

“President Obama’s speech today continues a misguided policy of alienating our traditional allies, in this case Israel, one of our strongest partners in the war on terror,” Perry said, joining the field of likely GOP presidential contenders in criticizing Obama’s foreign policy.

In or out of the race, Perry is scheduled to address conservative voters next month at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, a gathering that has become a showcase of Republican presidential wannabes.

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Castro reported from Austin, Texas.

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  • V8WATCHMAN
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:06am

    We need a candidtate who will seriously protect and defend the constitution, people, borders, ideals, values and interests of the United States. Any of the GOP candidtates is a better match to those specifications than this disloyal race baiting hate monger obama. From my perspective at this time, Rick Perry appears to be an ideal candidate. I don’t know everything I need to know about him but the people of Texas seem to be quit pleased with him and Texas is prosepering. I think that Perry has a genuine chance to crush barry obama should he run. I have no doubt he would be a better president than the usurping moron we have now who bows to foreign leaders and takes US taxpayer dollars and redistributes them to the muslim brotherhood in the name of democracy.

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    • Libby Tarian
      Posted on May 29, 2011 at 8:28am

      Perry is a big spender and he appoints cronies in high places, hmm, he and Obama could be twins

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  • alcarfl
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:05am

    The NBC trolls have already begun to diss and discredit (mock) Governor Perry. If JC himslf became a vs Obama candidate in 2012, the driveby press would have a field day of fabrication and slander.(for a while). Can’t you just hear Mathews now, slamming the Savior’s attire, footwear, hair lehgth, manner of speaking, lack of ivy league education, character of His followers, while discrediting His manner of birth and His reported miracles. What a sick bunch. How can they defend their spew to their families, let alone to any intelligent American? I wonder if the NBC talking heads get a direct paycheck from the WH or the DNC? The left wing “snoops” found the Snickers wrapper Palin dropped in her third grade lunchroom. Following the bribe money paid to the MSNBC chimps should be easy. Ya think?

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    • Libby Tarian
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 11:39am

      What is NBC? Who is Matthews? LOL, cut my cable off in 2008 after B. O. was elected, also got my passport at the same time. Perry is a RINO and loves to spend my money. Conservative Constitutionalists here in Texas Do Not Want him.

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  • Libby Tarian
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:52am

    Rick Perry is my Governor, just like George W. Bush was my Governor. Just say NO to Perry, take my word for it, he is too busy giving favors to all his cronies and spending my money on a home that he moved into when the Governors mansion was bombed by B. O. lovers. The state of Texas is funding a home for $10,000.00 a month for he and his wife, WHAT ???? He appointed a campaign crony to the DOT and she spent money like water down here in TEXAS. He ain’t no Constitutional Conservative, No sireeee.

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  • Bob
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:48am

    Too many candidates and way too many rhinos. But anyone other than obama; the punk is a disgrace to this country.

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on May 29, 2011 at 6:51am

      they have fixed the election for Mitt to run against Obama
      all these fake tea party candidates are drawing from Ron Paul
      the establishment NWO McCain part 2 candidate is Mitt .
      You all are being played if you vote for anyone but Ron Paul.

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  • temple62
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:44am

    Rick Perry, a strong conservative with current working knowledge of running government, is exactly what the Republican Party needs and does not have! I believe the current “so-called” leaders of the GOP have had their day and need to simply GO AWAY. If not, they will repeat 2008 and win it for Obama once again. 2008 was evidenced by poor and divided support for McCain/Palin. Obama didn’t win, McCain/Palin lost. Obama already has a 3 year head start on this 2012 campaign the conservatives need to make a decision tell the liberal riff raff like Romney to simply go away.

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  • NHABE64
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:43am

    Whoever runs I hope they are already rich and maybe they won’t steal so much from America as mosst usually do. Obama must have stolen billions by now, he came from nowhere with nothing suddenly he had millions pouring in to get his socialist ass elected. What a disgrace he has become, and I am sure hw will do all the damage he can and steal all he can until he gets the boot in 2012. Who the hell gives a damn about how he met his socialist racist wife. I sure as hell don’t. I can’t wait to see them get the boot out of the White House, sooner is better then later.

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  • eleven
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:41am

    pull the lever

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  • Diann
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:39am

    I need to know more about Perry before I make up my mind, but he does sound a little like Christy, so that’s in his favor! I am impressed with what he has done in Texas. He may just be the man we are all looking for. The fresh consertative face with new ideas, and firm convictions. Time will tell.

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    • Excal
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:54am

      Here’s all you need to know about this snake Diann: He is a Bilderberger attendee and sent his crony (ex CIA provocateur) to torpedo the nearly unanimous legislation to stop the TSA in Texas. He did it by siding with Obama’s DOJ, who had threatened to shut down Texas flights.

      See this article linked from The Drudge Report (because you won’t see it on The Blaze!!):
      http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/texas_legislature/article/Patrick-blames-Dewhurst-for-death-of-1396220.php

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    • suzy000
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:13am

      Your right Diann…we do need to know more about this man. But the fact that Obama dislikes him so much and vice a versa is a good start. The remark by excal saying he sided with justice on the TSA pats was not quite true. Perry still wants airport security to protect Americans and he didn’t want interruption in Texan flights. The people of Texas would have gone bonkers had their airports closed down. Perry made the right decision even though he and the rest of us hate those invasive downpats with a passion!

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    • quicker
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:24am

      Yup I live in the only place that Obama hates more than Isreal TEXAS.

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  • Excal
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:37am

    He’s a snake, but The Blaze is hypocritical. Beck complains that the news media ignores the issues that his show empahsizes, but The Blaze has not made one mention, as far as I can determine, that Rick Perry’s Lt Governor, David Dewhurst, torpedoed the anti-TSA legislation that would have forced Perry to show his hand. If the act itself weren’t despicable enough, The Blaze’s ignoring the story altogether sickens me!! They cover all kinds of trivia, while completely ignoring a vital issue. Go figure.

    Read it here: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/texas_legislature/article/Patrick-blames-Dewhurst-for-death-of-1396220.php

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:49am

      the same way Glenn screams we are losing our freedoms,
      Then pushes Michelle Bachmann as the best Patriot since
      Patrick Henry ?????
      and Ron Paul supporters are terrorist ?
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZDaq0Vw8Iw
      So who do you think Glenn really stands with ?
      Oh right he stands with Israel and the one world govt.

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    • quicker
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:50am

      There was more than that to the tail as we had a liberral district atterny thearten laymakers with a law suit .This guy was in the same district as Johnny Stotton that shoped around till he got a grand jury that would indite Tom Delay on charges that were in law at the time it was sopposeably done .But he made his braggs.Try to get a hold of Texas State Senator Dan Patrick.He is a stand up guy.And he knows the full story.

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  • Tickdog
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:35am

    I hate to say this but i don’t think they will ever vote another Texan into the white house..

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    • SERIOUSLY...NO
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 1:17pm

      Who is “They”? The democrats not voting for a Texas Governor is an irrelevant issue.

      The real question is, with Obama running unopposed, we know that a significant number of Dems will cross over in the primaries and vote in the Republican primary instead, trying to pick the candidate to run against Obama. That has been a big issue for a few election cycles now, and was likely the reason McCain was nominated. Only Dole had less appeal in my 47 year lifetime.Getting our candidate nominated is going to be a challenge in an open field with all the “help” we are going to get from the left.

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  • pavnvet
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:32am

    The Governor knows the border issues, has kept his state solvent, and whether you like all he does or not, he is principled. Better then Romney, Huntsman for sure…Gingrich doesn’t have a chance and that goes for Palin (although I love her to death)… Everyone else that is in this mess, just hurts my head. So, although he has baggage, Perry might be the answer. Let’s get real. It is better to have half a conservative than all of a socialist. Think about it like driving… it’s a lot simpler to make a right turn then it is to make a U-turn.

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    • Oldtexan
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:19am

      I refuse to let the MSM choose my candidate I have not decided yet but I will not listen to ABC CBS NBC or MSNBC!!

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  • starman70
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:28am

    YEP! It would lead to more voter confusion. Cain – West or West – Cain is the answer.

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  • Cosmic Ray
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:28am

    I’ve read that Perry was invited to a 2007 Bilderberg meeting. He‘s also on record as suggesting we should send our military into Mexico to help them fight their drug war which was suggested in the novel ’Phillip Dru: Administrator’ written by the founder of the CFR, Edward Mandell House.

    We need to elect a real conservative with no ties to the CFR or any of these other groups that are trying to remake America.

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  • adr705
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:27am

    I will continue to vote for Rick Perry anywhere I see his name on a ballot. I know he is not absolutely perfect. Nobody is. I’m not. You’re not. So what? You got a better choice? May the Good Lord bless this country in our next election…whoever is elected…in the name of Jesus.

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    • Dustyluv
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:45am

      Allen West. Perry is no more a conservative than McCain was. If you live in Texas, you must be as;eep. He talks a good game, but is full of crap.

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    • teachermitch32
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:52am

      Dusty,

      From what I have heard from him, he is pretty solid on the border issue. And, his state has faired pretty well against the financial meltdown. Gotta give credit where credit is due.

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    • quicker
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:05am

      The only reason that we voted For Perry is who else did we have Kay Baily or Fruitcake Debra Medina. Plus he was better than Elmer Fudd Bill White ,And yes he has done some good You know 700,000 plus jobsin ten years.And one of the few state that still have a rainy day fund.

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    • tifosa
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:50am

      Allen West won’t run. Not this year. He sees the writing on the wall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BJbly7IIzTs “I will take my hands off Medicare when there is no Medicare then I will come and see you sir.” buhbye…

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    • Rayblue
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 12:57pm

      @teach… Pretty solid ? ask Pat Gray.

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    • Showtime
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 3:06pm

      @TIFOSA ~
      Have you READ Allen West’s statements on issues? Have you LISTENED to the careful wording of his videos?

      Allen West’s position has come from “I’m not ready“ to ”I’ve pledged to represent the voices of FL-22“ to ”Maybe in 2016“ to ”I cannot run unless the constituents in my district release me of my pledge to represent their voices in Congress.”

      Obama is not digging up dirt on West because there’s no dirt to be dug up on an honest, dedicated, honorable, and intelligent conservative who can cut you to ribbons on his feet without a TelePrompTer.

      Allen West is our today’s George Washington.

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    • cous1933
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:19pm

      A much better choice is Ron Paul. But only if you like Liberty.

      Dustyluv,
      I like Allen West but he just voted to extend the Patriot Act which is a blatant violation of the Fourth Amendment. You can’t be Constitutional – some of the time.

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 11:20pm

      @SHOWTIME

      What you said, and then some.
      Let’s keep up the pressure on him.

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  • Hickory
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:26am

    We still have a very strong bench. If Romney and Paul drop out, we have the strongest conservative bench than we’ve had in a long time. Romney is too far to the left and Paul is……. who knows?

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    • quicker
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:41am

      A fruitcake.He is in my discrict.Hew is ok in congress as he is aways a no vote ,but as president no one would work with him.Shoots 4 years ago we had a guy Chris Pedon run in the primarys Paul wouldn`t even debate with him on guts.When you do get hium corner he says goofy things like maul cops are better than Marines.

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    • swampbuck
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:43am

      Paul is crazy…. he looks like he is about to bust out giggling half the time..

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    • teachermitch32
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:47am

      Pauls domestic policies and constitutional stands I can get behind. However, his policies regarding what we do abroad bother me to no end. I know we will not get someone we can absolutely all agree with on every issue, or one who does not have some sort of baggage, but whoever ends up getting the nomination we, as conservatives, will need to get behind them as a unit. Otherwise we end up splitting the vote. That would be a loosing vote, for everyone.

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    • quicker
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:55am

      Sorry ment no guts.I know this wiil drive the Ron Paulers nuts.But who cares.They can`t see the forest for the trees most of then are high on the stuff that Paul would try to make legal

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 4:07pm

      Look I see a lot of Blazers who have seen the light
      I am very glad almost everyone here is against the Un Patriot act
      that is a big step.
      As for you guys calling Ron Paul Crazy or Dr NO
      as Presidend he can change many things with executive orders just like
      Bo Bo did, so don‘t say he can’t change things. Please I want an honest debate
      watch Ron Paul’s answers and tell me what you disagree with and why. Thanks in advance
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZDaq0Vw8Iw

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    • cous1933
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:44pm

      Its perplexing how so many people who claim to be conservative and supportive of the Constitution are so afraid of the most conservative Constitutionist in politics today. The only one who is a close second is his son Rand.
      Instead of saying things like “he’s crazy” or commenting on his looks, please name one policy where Ron Paul is not clearly conservative or in line with the Constitution. You can‘t because there isn’t one. If we elect any other Republican than Ron Paul we will get a weaker conservative who will skirt the Constitution whenever it is self-serving. Just take a look at the recent votes on the so-called “Patriot” Act.

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  • GulfPeg
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:25am

    ANYBODY except for Obama PLEASE! Leave out Hunstman also, please.

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    • Non-sequitur
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:39am

      Well, since “Anyone but Obama” is not an option on the ballot, Obama is probably going to win the reelection because the Republicans can’t get their act together and actually send someone into the field who actually has a shot at winning the presidency. Up to this point, all possible candidates would just guarantee four more years of hope and change.

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  • adouglass1
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:21am

    Very little!!!

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  • lynnissmart
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:19am

    Although I don’t really know much about him, just from his demeanor, I think he could challenge the (Obamie Commie) on everything he has done to negatively affect our great country….he could let him know that O’s direction for this country does not come close to American values!!!!!

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  • tifosa
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:16am

    ♫ All in all it’s just a-nother Rick that’ll fall ♫

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:14am

      if he wants to understand failure he can take a hard look at the charlatan commie

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    • tifosa
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:34am

      I was referring more to the RICK’S whose popularity has TANKED: Gov. Rick Scott (FL) http://www.uncoveredpolitics.com/2011/05/rick-scott%E2%80%99s-popularity-plummets-in-florida/
      and Gov. Rick Snyder http://the-reaction.blogspot.com/2011/03/in-michigan-gov-rick-snyders-popularity.html

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    • Squire
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 12:17pm

      Whats wrong with Scott? Did he cut some funding to some bloated agency or project that you really liked? Or is it that he is trying to let the selfish and greedy families of his state keep their hard earned money.

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    • valricoslash
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 1:28pm

      Noting wrongwith Rick Scott. he‘s the first Florida governorwith the balls to whack some of the local politician’s biggest budget turkeys. Like: $305 million form the state lenvironmental and grab, and lots of dollars from the state’s universities, which always have their hands out. Andthen there are the non-profits most of which are money sink holes. Unlike Obuma, Florida requires a balance budget. We just can’t print up new cash to piss away on sensless pork projects and social handout programs.

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    • tifosa
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 1:43pm

      I’m not in FL, but am watching this national trend. Tampa and Jacksonville just elected Dem mayors in special elections in traditionally-red districts. Apparently the majority of FL voters didn’t vote for a total revamp of the FL Supreme Court, rejection of the high-speed rail money so it got sent elsewhere, public education cuts, and the dictatorial rule of RScott. Not to mention that he’s a likely supporter of the Ryan Road to Prosperity for the insurance companies…

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    • tifosa
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 3:52pm

      then there’s this… the comments are fascinating :) http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/05/25/2236764/rick-scott-vetoes-record-615m.html

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 4:23pm

      TIFOSA get a job and pay for your own cr*p…. I know it is a strange thought

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    • tifosa
      Posted on May 29, 2011 at 4:51am

      REPUBLICORP, hahahahahaha…priceless! :D

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  • Chett
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:15am

    Beware Perry is a rino for sure.

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    • teddie888
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:43am

      And you live in Texas? or just starting the scare lies early/
      Perry governs conservatively and is all American

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    • Chett
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:57am

      teddie888 – yup Texas is my home of record.

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    • Whitey4West
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 5:58pm

      What does it matter if he lives in Texas or not?? I knew bho wasn’t good for this country, and I ain’t from Illinois….

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    • Alky
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 8:49pm

      He’s for illegal immigration just like Bush.

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    • texasred
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 11:56pm

      Chett, No real Texan would ever say that.

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  • swampbuck
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:14am

    Perry is a good guy…… but….he runs one way and governs another.. He is not a true conservative..

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    • Oldtexan
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:51am

      This is correct he is a lot like GW but he is a lot better than Obama

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:14am

    I have donated to Cain’s campaign but, I honestly don’t think he has a shot. I’m not crazy about the rest of the field, unless Ryan gets in. So, go for it Perry, let‘s see what you’ve got. I would love to see another Texas governor win, just to drive the libs in to seizures.

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    • Squire
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 12:01pm

      As of right now I’m with Herman Cain. Maybe he is so appealing to me because no one else is. I havent seen any negatives from him. He could be Obamas worst nightmare.

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    • escape_from_socialism
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 1:45pm

      So you must be a Ignorant.

      Look Cain’s past…working for FY FED.

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    • BetterDays
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:38pm

      @Gonzo
      Kiss
      Caine tainted through his affiliation with the KC Federal Reserve bank, He was chairman of it’s board of directors.
      Sincerer best bet, maybe our last shot at restoring our union, Ron Paul.

      *wifes b day tommorow so I’ll be scarce.

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  • ares338
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:13am

    I don’t like his hair. HEH…HEH

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  • screamineagle
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:12am

    Now THAT might get me to go vote. If Rhino Romney or that type candidate is the candidate,,, won’t bother.. no difference in what we have now..

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:16am

      I know how you feel, I’m no fan of Romney but, if it’s between he and Obama you HAVE to vote for him. With a Republican House and Senate to keep him in line, it would certainly be better than this!

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    • RedinLouisville
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:19am

      I hope people aren’t stupid enough to give the repub nomination to another RINO in 2012, but I’m not very optimistic. They were dumb enough to give it to McShame in 2008.

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    • Cemoto78
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:48am

      I’m with you Gonzo, the real power is in the congress (both houses) and I don’t care if the GOP puts a tennis shoe up for pres., anybody buy Obama he’s a proven disaster for this country.

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    • mill
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 5:37pm

      My question is why would any one in their right mind want to run? Conservatives do NOT fight back and the left runs all over them!!!

      Fight back conservatives or we will be over run AGAIN

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    • An Arizonan
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 7:24pm

      Romney is no Rhino.

      He is truly the only one who can bring out country back to prosperity.
      He will repeal Obamacare. He is anti abortion. Anti gay marriage. Anti spend. Anti tax and very Pro- business.

      And you’d call him a Rhino? Get real.

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    • EyeofthePatriot
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 8:31pm

      @AN ARIZONAN

      LOL! You must be kidding me? Romney… anti-Obamacare? Romney-care in MASS. was the inspiration for Obamacare… and Romney to this day has still never said that Romney-care was a bad idea.

      That is two strikes against him in that one sentence. #1. He actually put Romney-care into action. #2. He still, to this day, has yet to say that his decision in Massachussetts was a BAD IDEA. And by now, its too late… there is far too much emphasis being put on that now, if he does it at this point it is to try and appease the voter base, not a heart-felt conviction.

      Romney is about as RINO as they get at this point. Aside from John Huntsman… Romney would be the biggest RINO on the ticket.

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  • poverty.sucks
    Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:07am

    More the Merrier

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    • Sinista MACE
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:16am

      Not at all, Rick Perry is a Bilderberg Group Globalist.

      This is just another extension of the “Dear Satan, Anybody BUT Ron Paul” campaign.

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:23am

      After eliminating candidates that speak out of both sides of their mouths, the field continues to shrink. I think Perry would be a breath of fresh air, as would West, Bachmann, Cain and Palin. I could see a combination of any two of these being strong competition in 2012, provided they don’t start sucking up to the media and the GOP regime. It is time to get the “good ole boys” out of office if they have become too comfortable in their seats. We need strong-minded representatives in Congress who have the best interest of the people at heart, not their buddies across the aisle, or on the same side of the aisle.

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    • BJColter Country Music Iconoclast
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:26am

      Perry’s proven himself by battling the Obama/Holder regime. Come on down, Mr. Perry. Here’s a song about it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqdufoUASMc

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    • adr705
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:30am

      Wow! Check that out. Sinista MACE is a Bilderberg Group Globalist expert. How would Sisista MACE KNOW that…hmmm…I wonder…maybe it takes a Bilderberg Group Globalist to know one, Sinista MACE?

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    • JJackson
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:36am

      I think Obama would poop golden kittens should Perry enter the race. The only thing Obama hates worse than Israel is Texas. I think it would bring out some really fun and spirited debates in the future.

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    • poverty.sucks
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:37am

      @Sinista MACE – What policy did he negotiate? And with what government officer did he speak with?

      The Logan Act states, “Any citizen of the United States, wherever he may be, who, without authority of the United States, directly or indirectly commences or carries on any correspondence or intercourse with any foreign government or any officer or agent thereof, with intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government or of any officer or agent thereof, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or to defeat the measures of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.”

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:38am

      search Rick Perry and radioactive drinking water.
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OAUnPdVtLw&feature=player_embedded

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:39am

      Texas super corridor toll highway is owned by foreign countries.

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    • Dustyluv
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:41am

      Just make a bigger herd of RINOs.

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    • BetterDays
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:43am

      After Perry sent his LT minion to see to it Texans continue to get sexually assaulted by the TSA police state goons, he lost every last bit of respect I ever had for him.
      He us a screaming Globalist Governance toady, steer clear of such as him, he will seal our fate in a decidedly unfriendly manner!

      Ron Paul is our LAST, BEST hope, get behind him or get behind a slave master as a slave.

      God sets up Kings and removes them, some how a church thinks it is GOD on earth. To stand in the Place of GOD IS to be anti-Christ, for from the Aramaic Greek that’s what anti-Christ means, “in the place of”.

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    • nothingbuthetruth
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:47am

      because no one would vote for him. Just another look at me RINO

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    • momprayn
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:53am

      He’s the Gov. of my state – in my opinion, he’d be “good”…..he’s a solid Conservative, NOT a “globalist” or “Rino” – he is VERY much into being independent. He’s done a great job here – he feels about Obama & crew like all the “noBama” people, especially after Obama denied us help with our disastrous fires just bc he hates us. That should prove he’d be good…ha! The ones who said Obama hates Texas and Israel – right!!!! Along with most other people in the world that don’t agree with his ideology…which is a lot of people.
      The only thing that bothers me a little is that he is a bit of the “politician” sometimes; however, he’s not a “Rino”, very much against “big Govn’t”. He’s also very pro-life, etc.
      As to Cain, watch out. I noticed the other day that he has said he wouldn’t appoint Musliims to his cabiinet but then flip-flopped and said he would. Disappointing:
      http://visiontoamerica.org/972/herman-cain-does-180-on-islam-would-appoint-muslims-to-cabinet/.

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    • Libby Tarian
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:56am

      Don’t forget the Trans-Texas Corridor. We Texas won’t forget. Toll roads that will be paid for by our money given to foreign investors, WHAT????

      Thanks to RICK

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    • Ronko
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:06am

      Perry’s better off as Gov of Texas.

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    • mtorres20
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:20am

      I think he would be great. I just want a strong Conservative to rally the base and Independents; 4 more years of Obama would just be too much.

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    • Sinista MACE
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 10:44am

      adr705

      Hahah very funny.

      How do I know this? Because it is common knowledge all over the internet, and I do something a lot of you don’t..I read and do research.

      poverty.sucks

      It’s a secret! SHHH! Rick Perry doesn’t disclose what policies he negotiated and with what governments, all we know is he was an attendee at the Bilderberg Group meeting, where all sorts of impropriety are manufactured.

      The question should be, what the hell was he doing there at all? He violated the Logan Act. So did George Pataki.

      Perry and Pataki should renounce their citizenship and leave the United States forever.

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    • prepper1776
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 11:02am

      @sinista keep spreading the word and maybe some of the sheep will finally get it. perrys lt gov just killed the tsa anti groping bill in the senate and come to find out he is ex cia. you cant trust any politician.

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    • TAXLORDCOMETH
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 11:50am

      Where was Perry last week when his state ledge was cowed into submission by the TSA? Sorry, this guy is just another New World Order candidate.

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    • banjarmon
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 12:04pm

      Perry, stay in Texas and keep it free…Don’t ruin the race.

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    • Dustyluv
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 12:40pm

      @MOMPRAYN

      Perry ios a RINO. You do not know what you are talking about. I live in Texas. I know he says one thing and does another. That would make him a LYING a@@ RINO! Perry sucks.

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    • theonefromabove
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 1:05pm

      I am not sure if he could sway the independent voters.

      http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos

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    • rlmeals
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 1:14pm

      I’ve lived in Texas my entire life. We weren’t that keen on Perry even as Lt. Gov., but he seemed to be the best choice at the next election after Bush went to DC. Even in this last election, though, I didn’t want to vote for him because of his poor record. But between him or Bill White, it was a no brainer, so obviously I had to vote for Perry. But I am so pissed off about his record and I do not want to vote for him as president. He is wishy-washy in his ideals. He says one thing campaigning and does another once in office.
      1. Trans Texas Corridor, using eminent domain while spouting off that he’s protecting property rights
      2. Bilderberg group
      3. I was so angry at the mandatory vaccine…don’t even get me started on that

      I could go on……in my search for evidence that you, my fellow blazers, could read instead of just taking my word for it, I found this article. I hope you’ll come to understand what we true conservative Texans have come to know about Perry:
      http://thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/6984-rick-perrys-texas-record

      Also, this blogger makes some great points about Perry:
      http://texaslynn.wordpress.com/

      Yes, Perry has been at the helm while our state has felt the economic troubles less than most other states, and our taxes are still lower, and I wouldn’t live in any other state. BUT, make no mistake, he is a globalist. He only started getting tough on the borders during this last gubernatorial race. Before that, it was open bord

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    • escape_from_socialism
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 1:40pm

      We don’t need a politician president. We need the one who will protect Constitution. This is what I want from president.

      Go Ron Paul 2012

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    • GONESURFING
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 2:41pm

      Tuff crowd here, almost anyone would be better than Obama.

      SINISTA, I guess if you read it on the internet it must be true. LOL

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    • Showtime
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 2:48pm

      @Sinista Mace ~
      I feel the same way about Cain. And Bachmann ruled out any possibility for my vote because she voted Aye on the Patriot Act Extension.

      I’m waiting for a miracle in Florida.

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    • Mikail_Husayn
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 3:18pm

      @betterdays: you totally just made up the phrase “aramaic greek”. nice job.

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    • hardstart
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 4:10pm

      Gov Perry was summoned in 2007 to the Bilderberg Globalist Group.
      Rick Perry is the presidential candidate of the Bilderberg shadowy Globalist Group for 2011.
      Hillary and Obama went in 2008 and Bill Clinton went in 1991.
      All you have to do in look it up.

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    • mill
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 5:27pm

      Sinista MACE
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 9:16am

      Not at all, Rick Perry is a Bilderberg Group Globalist.

      This is just another extension of the “Dear Satan, Anybody BUT Ron Paul” campaign.
      ************************************************************************************************************
      How do you know this?

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    • BetterDays
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 5:27pm

      Aramaic Greek ( I might have misspelled it, who me perfect? Not!) is one of the two ancient Biblical transcript languages, the other is Ancient Heberic/ Hebrew.
      yes I’ve studied both, though I don’t claim “expert” because, well I’m not.
      Anti-Christ = stand in the place of the anointed.
      Prayer= to talk with, or speak to, or have communication with GOD
      Seas, waters= nations, tribes, tounges, peoples

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    • LetUsReason
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 5:33pm

      @ EVANGELICALS

      “Evangelicals who dominate the Iowa and South Carolina nominating contests are unlikely to back Romney or former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman; some call the two men’s shared Mormon faith a disqualifier.”

      Do you realize how bigoted and ridiculous this makes you look? Mormons have no problems with Evangelicals, but Evangelicals have an awful lot of contempt for Mormons. If you don’t like their politics, I’m cool with that. Vote for someone else. I’m going to do the same. But what’s with the hatred? It‘s old and it’s dumb.

      “And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?” (Matt 5:47)

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    • Stuck_in_CA
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 6:42pm

      I posted this b4, but here’s the proof for some of you doubters:

      TX Gov. Rick Perry Attends Bilderberg in Istanbul, 2007
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90jfQrb4wAE

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    • AzDebi
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 7:12pm

      I want West…

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    • Sicboy
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 7:12pm

      Why? Because he’s a lying, big government, land stealing, government knows better then parents opportunist. Did I mention he’s the former Chief of Staff for Al Gore. Hmmm, Just how did he become a millionaire while holding the Texas Governors office? On second thought, if you want more of the same Washington politics. Vote for him. He’s your man.

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    • An Arizonan
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 7:22pm

      More the merrier? I just think there are too many who are afraid of the only man who can beat Barack Obama…. and his name is Mitt Romney.

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 8:33pm

      Rick Perry=George Bush=Barrack Obama

      Same policies, same style, same crap…

      Ron Paul is the only Constitutionalist…Everyone else look Rino….

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    • MiketheTrucker
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 8:50pm

      Perry is a bit of a “good ole boy”, but I know he doesn’t like Obama after being dissed by him. Of course Perry returned the favor recently by turning down an invitation to meet O during his TX jaunt.

      I believe I will stick with Palin, Bachman, and West. I know the two ladies are going to get in, don’t think West is ready in his mind.

      Cain is fooling everyone so far, he’s NOT who he says he is. He talks the talk very well, BUT, as a former federal reserve bank president(KC), I don’t trust him.

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    • My Sacred Honor
      Posted on May 28, 2011 at 11:56pm

      i don‘t know a thing about perry’s politics, but it seems to me that if Texas loves him so much as he was re-elected so many times, and he heads the Governor’s Association, then he should not run. I have said for many weeks now that the MOST important thing for America to win is the individual Governor’s races. The more strong Governors we have sitting in the most states, the stronger we are given the 10th Amendment against an out-of-control Federal Executive. In fact, if there are enough apposing Governors, then the will of ANY tyrannical Fed Exec is nullified.
      That is why I am not sweating so much MY favorite (R) potential canidate, Mike Pence (and MY rep in congress, thank GOD for lucky geography) opting out of the National race in order to run for Indiana State Governor. He could potentially be a better fit here than as President. he admits that he lacks the Experience to be President, and wants to govern at an executive level. God bless him.

      Governor Mitch Daniels, however, has me scratching my head, along with many in the potential field choosing not to run.
      It stinks of “insider information” to me…

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    • mlcblog
      Posted on May 29, 2011 at 12:53am

      Dear Sinista Mace,

      In reality, the scenario is Anybody but Palin, who might have an actual chance of winning.

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    • TruthLover
      Posted on May 29, 2011 at 12:53am

      All I hear when I see you people spouting about Ron Paul is that you want me to vote for a washed up, lunatic has been who could never win. Why can’t the libertarian party put up ANY candidate with a freaking CHANCE?? Yeah…anybody but Ron Paul. Come ON. How many times does he have to lose before you GET IT? He’s not going to win. Pick a new pony already! Your message is 4G, but your messenger is still on dial-up.

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    • Sinista MACE
      Posted on May 29, 2011 at 9:20am

      Whoever is thinking of voting for Progressive Pailin is smoking CRAAAACK COOOOOCAINE.

      She’s a joke.

      I don’t vote for quitters or progressive plants who wish to impose their religious ideology on America.

      Ron Paul 2012.

      For those uninformed douchepuddles regurgitating spoonfed propaganda about Ron Paul, go suck an egg, I’m writing him in. BTW, he’s running as a Republican, a 3rd party has NO CHANCE to outmaneuver liberals and neocons on the left and right. The Republican Party must be co-opted from NEOCONS and forcibly returned to it’s conservative roots.

      Ron Paul has been reelected 11 times.

      You neocons really need to flesh out your “unelectable” argument about Dr. Paul.

      It holds as much water as a sieve. Stfu.

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on May 30, 2011 at 3:13pm

      TruthLover writes:

      “All I hear when I see you people spouting about Ron Paul is that you want me to vote for a washed up, lunatic has been who could never win. Why can’t the libertarian party put up ANY candidate with a freaking CHANCE?? Yeah…anybody but Ron Paul. Come ON. How many times does he have to lose before you GET IT? He’s not going to win. Pick a new pony already! Your message is 4G, but your messenger is still on dial-up.”

      I am voting Ron Paul wether write in, Republican nominated or third party. 

      Even if it means Ron Paul running in a third party stripping half the conservative vote away from the Rino Republican nomination, allowi g BO to win, so be it. I will not vote for any Rino. Progressive Right will not win, we will defect from you until the progressive right is no more. 

      The Progressive right is going to be brought down, even if Obama wins in the process. The Progressive right needs to join the progressive left and create their own lying hating party instead of lying and saying their conservative when they are not just to be elected.

      Ron Paul is a Constitutionalist and the only reason anyone would have a problem with him is because that person will not let some progressive view they hold go. Once a person views constitutionally, there is no choice but Ron Paul….

      Ron Paul 2012 no matter what…

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    • Libby Tarian
      Posted on June 6, 2011 at 9:44am

      Gov Rick Perry has been silent on the TSA gropings and silent on the THREAT from the Obama administration to keep flights out of Texas.
      Exactly what we need a Silent person in the Presidency, hmm, NO>

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