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Iowa Governor Sees Rick Perry Running For President in 2012

Iowa Governor Sees Rick Perry Running For President in 2012

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad says he thinks it’s very likely that Texas Governor Rick Perry will jump into the GOP presidential race. POLITICO:

“My lieutenant governor’s gotten a call from him. He’s put out some feelers in Iowa. The sense is that it’s very likely he’s will enter the field,” said Branstad, who pointed to Perry’s economic record as a major political asset.

“Texas has been a superstar in economic development. You know, California’s demise has been to Texas’s benefit. They’re out there taking industry and business out of California every day,” Branstad said. “I think Texas has kind of led the way.”

Branstad is basing that opinion on a conversation the two governors had Friday.

Branstad tells The Associated Press that Perry says his family is encouraging him to run. Branstad says he expects Perry to visit Iowa, home of the first caucuses, within the next month.

Branstad is at the National Governors Association meeting in Salt Lake City, which Perry is skipping. Perry called Branstad as he gathers input about a potential run.

Perry has been making hundreds of calls to potential donors, activists and political figures around the country.

Some have speculated that if on the ballot, Perry could be very successful among Iowa voters for his stance on social issues and as a pro-business governor other than Mitt Romney. As governor of Texas Rick Perry has lead his state to the number one or two spot over the last five years in CNBC’s annual “Top States for Business” ranking, and since assuming office in January 2001 Texas has had a 12.5 percent job-growth rate,  higher than the rate for any other state with a former governor in the 2012 presidential field.

The Associated Press contributed to this article.

Comments (171)

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  • Whostolemypig
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:00pm

    Rick Perry with either Michelle Bachman or Herman Cain as running mate with the other being picked to his Secretary of Labor, pre-election. Then throw in Ron Paul announced as Secretary of Treasury, Allen West as Secretary of Defense and Jim DeMint as Secretary of State. And just for giggles name Sheriff Joe Arpaio as Head of Homeland Security. Now there a preview of Obama’s worst nightmare just before the new Attorney General is announced.

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    • TheCenturion
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:14pm

      As Texas conservative I DON’T want Perry. He played a role in killing the anti-groping bill (against the TSA).

      Perry is another establishment PRETENDER.

      Cain is former FEDERAL RESERVE — he’s OUT in my book.

      We need Sarah Palin or Michele Bachman.

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    • Sick-N-Tired
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:15pm

      I am with you on every name!!!!

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    • crazyloon
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:23pm

      You need to consider reality and back someone that could actually win. Bachman is toxic.

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    • Whostolemypig
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:48pm

      Now I have to apologize to Palin, I failed to mention her high level post. But then again there needs to be a few surprises.

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    • patriotforlife
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:50pm

      You guys need to get a grip. Yes he was thought well enough of to have been invited to Bilderberg. He went one time and did not go back again. This puts him in a position to know what it’s all about and deal with any problems they may cause in the future. Over all he has done an outstanding job in Texas. He has floated things in the past that went against the conservative grain and dropped them after hearing from the conservative voters. He did not listen to the liberal voice. He was in the military. He has grown as a man and conservative politician getting better with age. He has had everything thrown at him but the kitchen sink and has passed the tests. The liberals absolutely hate him. He has the looks and the talk to beat the crap out of obama. Of all the current candidates there is no one with a better chance of beating obama. If he runs do you want to take the chance of not voting for him and returning obama for 4 more yrs? With voter fraud and tricks the libs will pull do you want a close race or a landslide? I‘ve done my home work and I’m voting for Perry. His positives way out way his negatives.

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    • Irenic
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 11:01pm

      Allen West should run. At this point I am for Bachmann. Palin needs to poop or get off the pot. Palin is causing a HUGE problem by draggin’ this out.

      The Mr. is pretty much an atheist but he is determined that we need a hard-core Christian running this country.

      Perhaps he is more Christian than he realizes….

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    • MGB-CPA
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 11:20pm

      Sarah Palin is our choice. Perry might be qualified to be VP, … maybe? Check out the truth at:

      http://www.mgb-cpa.com

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    • Irenic
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 11:26pm

      You need to consider reality and back someone that could actually win. Bachman is toxic.
      ******************************

      Perry is prob’ly our best bet for winning. Makes me ill.

      Palin and Bachmann are equally toxic but they would be our better choices. They are too hated to win.

      I cringe and hurt to know the best we can hope for is some other Globalist.That is Perry.

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    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 11:47pm

      If Perry wins the primary, Obama wins the election. Period.

      http://www.allenwestforpresident.us

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    • sickfreak
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 12:27am

      Perry is a RINO. I am also a Texas conservative and I don’t want Perry anywhere near the White House. Read this and see if you still want him winning the GOP nomination….

      http://www.axdwhiteman.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89:perry

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    • jzs
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 12:47am

      Perry for President! So what if he was once a Democrat and Al Gore’s campaign manager? So what if Texas ranks dead last in education? So what if he accepted Stimulus fund and used them, not to create jobs, but to try balance the books? He has a hat, he has a gun. What else do you need to be President of the United States of America?

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 1:23am

      @JZS: Not sure where you get your information on Texas education being dead last. That’s not even close to accurate. Texas is above average for the United States averages and runs about the middle of the pack (far from dead last). http://www.edweek.org/media/ew/qc/2011/QualityCounts2011_PressRelease.pdf
      Yes, he supported Al Gore—- IN 1988! That was 23 years ago, long before Gore fell off his rocker. Besides, do you not allow for someone to change? Have you not molded into something different than the person you were 23 years ago?
      Perry has a solid resume as Texas governor for 10 years. He could defeat Obama and may be the best chance the GOP has to do so. Alot of people are fed up with the “vote for the lesser of 2 evils” style of voting, but what other choice is there? Cast your vote to a candidate that has NO CHANCE of winning and that is a vote for Obama.

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    • Jackers
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 8:24am

      Slick Rick is just another globalist hack! Please, people, do your homework… Rick Perry would not be good for America!

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    • tifosa
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 9:11am

      Get in-it-to-win-it Rick!! It all comes out in the wash :^) http://www.tfn.org/site/PageServer?pagename=issues_religious_right_watch_rick_perry&printer_friendly=1

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    • Stuck_in_CA
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 9:32am

      Perry is the designated candidate for the NWO. He WILL be the next POTUS.

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    • GlobeTrotter
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 12:01pm

      I am also a Texan and would NOT vote for Perry. He has continually pulled very devious moves in our state legislature in favor of special interest over the citizenry and I frankly do not trust him. His mishandling of the TSA bill debacle as the most recent example. Overall a very disappointing leader in my opinion.

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    • LadyLibertykicksASS
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 12:38pm

      I like it, i like it !!!!!! ! !!

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    • VegasGuy
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 12:41pm

      I recently heard the phrase, “you want to pick the most conservative candidate that can win.” While that knocks out some of my favorite candidates (Bachmann & Cain) it is hard to disagree with that statement’s logic. Perry appears to be that candidate. I believe he could win easily because he has a track record that beats Obama’s and does not have the baggage of Romneycare. His biggest negative is many people are skeptical of another president from Texas.

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    • ccr
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 7:58pm

      Perry is MUCH more toxic than Bachmann! The dems will destroy Perry with the TONS of fodder on him in a general election!!

      How do Christian conservatives consider MANDATING a vaccine for 6th grade girls for a sexually transmitted disease……….conservative?? That was even before research was solid on it. And that is after he gets campaign $$ from the makers of the drug!!

      People need to THINK for THEMSELVES………..do your OWN research………don’t jump on any bandwagon! It sounds like………..sheep’s clothing to me….

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    • mamachihuahua
      Posted on July 18, 2011 at 1:55am

      Oh Please, Oh Please, Oh PLEASE RUN!!!!
      Palin is a cheerleader, not presidential. She would not be able to win! Bachman is much smarter than Palin but not enough experience. Rick Perry Can do this AND IS ELECTABLE! We need Strong leadership or there won’t be an America anymore!

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    • Center right
      Posted on July 18, 2011 at 3:20am

      People say they want Bachman or Sarah, but they must want to lose. The left wing media is upping Bachman right now, saying she is running a good campaign. You have to know why they want her, because they will land slide her. America will not elect Bachman as President, are you kidding me. Perry can win, and win Big. Bachman has done nothing, and we got that in Obama.

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  • MONICNE
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:50pm

    Rick has the whitest teeth most men have ever come across.

    Governor Perry will satisfy all comers, from Male Homosexuals to Born Again Baptist true Christians.

    He is flexible, has loads of experience serving every category of Voters, and can point to success in every aspect of the evolving set of situations we all face every day,

    He is also a “hunk” and did we mention – a Fantastic TEA party man, and an Oather!

    TEA

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    • Irenic
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 11:20pm

      Rick has the whitest teeth most men have ever come across.
      *****************************************
      Obama has very , VERY, good white teeth.

      Your point is….

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    • Deuteronomy22
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 12:46am

      I’m guessing the point has something to do with coming across.

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    • TomFerrari
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 1:33am

      Just ignore monicne aka encinom – he/she/it is a TROLL

      This post of their’s was meant to poke fun at us all, all the way down to the exclamation of “tea!”

      ignore them and they will stop having fun. Their pleasure comes from your anger. Don’t give it to them.

      Simply ignore the TROLLS as they are irrelevant.

      They WILL, though, become more and more VIOLENT and HOSTILE as they come to realize that their savior has ZERO chance of being re-elected. This is why hillary is being groomed and primed for an “in-the-wings” candidate. The DNC even realized that obama has gone TOO far and has #FAIL ed.

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    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 1:53am

      If you call a sun wrinkled freak a hunk, you are sick. Maybe he was a hunk 25 years ago but now? Ha ha ha

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    • Zorro6821
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 7:13am

      Slick Ric is a big phony Rhino. The great con continues. This once Democrat is a one world order advocate, he is also an open borders supporter and the list goes on. The whole system is broken and all we are doing is changing the deck chairs of the Titanic. The current system is flawed and we the people are only pawns. Anyone who thinks that Slick Ric will better this country is dreaming. The mess we are in was decades in the making and fixing the mess is beyond any Presidents reach. The Oligarchy that has been created is so intrenched in out government that nothing short of state successions will correct it. I see America as the former Soviet Union, breaking up into smaller countries.

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 12:09pm

      These are qualities you think we look for in a candidate … are you kidding me? Come on Nancy P … get off the Blaze … we‘re not from San Fran and you’re not welcome here.

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    • cosette
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 1:03pm

      @ Irenic- If you fail to realize for one minuet that a lot of people (women I’m ashamed to say) voted for Obamassiha because of his charm and infectious smile you don’t understand the uneducated female mind! To many women it’s ALL about looks! I work in retail and I’ve heard it over and over again not only from co- workers but from customers, to the point that I wanted to scream. Aren’t you amazed at how low these morons set the bar for the highest office in the land. If not you haven’t been paying attention.

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    • Mr. Oshawott
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 3:14pm

      @Cosette

      If that’s the case with some of those people, then it looks like we may be looking foward to seeing plenty of votes going to waste when it comes election season of next year.

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  • Mack truck
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:44pm

    Perry has a history unlike the “Man Child” we have now. Look at Obama’s district when he was in the Illinois senate. It’s still a slum. I‘ll take Perry’s baggage over anyone’s. Romney can’t even come close to what Perry has accomplished as Governor.

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  • Grandmadar
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:43pm

    Why would he take part in the Bilderberg Group? Interesting.

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    • GlobeTrotter
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 3:40pm

      While I am in disagreement with generally all forms of central planning I am sure that others who could be convinced of its “merit” would find the Bilderberg group very hospitable and encouraging ($$) of their mutual benefit of their ideas.

      Sadly, in this day and age I think most of our politicians would go if they were invited.

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  • Mr. Oshawott
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:38pm

    If Rick Perry wins the presidential race and becomes Barack Obama’s challenger for President, then I may very well consider doing something that I wouldn’t dream of doing on election season: staying home. Sure, Rick Perry and Barack Obama may have some minor differences between them, but in the end, they’re one of the same, given the fact that they’re four-year members of Bilderberg, the clandestine globalist group.

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    • jped
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:53pm

      uh huh…so you fail to see any difference between a Statist and an Individualist? Scary and stunning!
      Tell us who is who? This is a battle of WORLD VIEWS! Not simple policy!

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    • BCW
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:09pm

      I agree with you. When I first heard that Perry gave a speech at the July, 2007 Bilderberg meeting, I decided to check for myself. I spent a couple of hours researching the membership rolls and the attendees at the meetings from 1954 through 2008, and sure enough, there was Rick Perry’s name as an attendee. Folks, we DON’T want Rick Perry. He will be taking orders from the globalist elites who are taking us to the “one-world government.” I also saw George Soros’ name as a member of the Bilderbergs,

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    • 82dAirborne
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:12pm

      Look out!!!!!! I think a black helicopter is above your house……….

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    • Jahs63
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:31pm

      We are going to get the corporate candidates chosen through slight of hand. It is a card trick. Who isn’t an internationalist, globalist, corporate dupe” Ron Paul maybe but he won’t make to the finals. Since you won’t have choice, why even play?

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    • Irenic
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:42pm

      Not into all the deep Bilderberg, carp. But don’t tell me Perry is conservative, he’s Globalist until it hurts his position.

      FAKE–that describes Perry.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 1:36am

      Rick Perry was “an attendee” ????? Holy Smokes write him off now!!

      WTH people? Instant guilt by association? Gimme a break. So he attended a Bilderberg meeting.
      And??
      What’s he brainwashed now? Is he some kind of mind controlled lemming?
      Texas is among the most productive states in the country (amid a deep recession) and it‘s a state with individual freedoms in a country that is fast losing it’s grip on the very concept. And Rick Perry has been at the helm for 10 years.
      Let’s give the guy a chance even throw his hat into the ring before we crucify him.

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    • Mr. Oshawott
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 2:06am

      @JJ Coolay

      If you tried having a look at Bilderberg’s list of its members at Wikipedia, you‘ll find Rick Perry’s name listed in it.
      But if that isn‘t enough to convince you that Rick Perry isn’t presidential material, then this website featuring Rick Perry and his support of the DREAM Act and his gross misuse of the Texan’s taxpayer money might help you to at least question his track record as Texas Governor: http://www.nhteapartycoalition.org/tea/2011/06/23/rick-perry/

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    • Arizona Don
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 10:59am

      It is very early and I will not commit to supporting anyone yet. The “smart” money right now is not on anyone. But we should all have an idea of who we would like and support him or her. Let us also remain open minded about who it is we want to beat Obama in November of 2012, and be willing to support a different candidate. Because, if our freedoms are to survive we must defeat him.

      This much I know for sure the worst conservative is better then the best progressive liberal. It certainly is a fact if we don’t get behind one candidate when one becomes the nominee, Obama will win again. Pick a conservative, any conservative, the very worst conservative you can think of and tell me if you prefer him (or her) or Obama. I know of no conservative that wants to destroy our freedoms and redistribute wealth to those who refuse to help themselves. I know of no conservative that advocates a welfare state. Of all the possible candidates the worst one is better than Obama.

      Right now you all may support whoever you want, but once one becomes the Republican nominee we must get behind him or her or we can kiss this great country goodby.

      A vote for a third party or not voting (is in essence a vote for Obama) is not an option in 12 or Obama will be reelected. For the sake of future generations of Americans we must avoid his reelection.

      I happen to remember all the vitriol about Regan. He was a “converted Democrat” and a “dumb governor of California,”

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    • Arizona Don
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 11:04am

      That is a stupid thing to say. Are you an Obama advocate? Because that attitude assures his election if enough voters do that. That comment proves your not the brightest candle on the cake!

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    • Roberto G. Vasquez
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 12:35pm

      Anyone who thinks a highly successful Texan-American-Governor is the same as an alien-socialist-community-organizer you must be wearing a tinfoil hat.

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    • Mr. Oshawott
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 2:15pm

      @Arizona Don

      I have to say, that was an excellent performance that you have made, trying to pressure me into supporting a candidate that I know will be a potential disaster to our country if he/she were to win against Barack Obama on election season. And I particularly favor that second statement in which you cleverly launched that ad hominem attack at me disguised as an honest question, “Are you an Obama advocate?” despite the fact that I’m clearly a staunch opponent of the treasonous president.

      “…The worst conservative is better than the best liberal.”

      Hmm, looks like you’ve either forgotten, or have willfully ignored the fact that the “worst conservative” was the very reason that Barack Obama managed to win the election season in 2008. I’m willing to bet that had John McCain won, we would have been at the same situation that we’re in now, albeit at a slower rate, in which, from my viewpoint, would ACTUALLY be WORSE because we would still be asleep until the very last moment. At least the progressives were consistent in their idea of allowing our government to bring our country to ruin.
      So, how about allowing me to base my vote on a candidate that‘ll actually abide by the Constitution while you base yours on one that’s “simply capable of winning?” I refuse – I REFUSE to allow anyone to force me into choosing “the ‘lesser’ of two evils” simply because he/she “have a chance of ‘winning.’” This is how we have gotten the corrupt government that

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    • Mr. Oshawott
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 2:44pm

      The last sentence of my statement that has been cut off for some reason should have said:
      “This is how we have gotten the corrupt government that we ‘deserved.’”

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  • crazyloon
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:32pm

    Perry? Fine with me. As long as its not Osama, I mean, Obama. Anything but this clown. I have watched this criminal and his gang destroy this country for almost 3 years now and at this point I’d vote for a trained monkey as long as its not the one in the WH now.

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    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 2:01am

      We need somebody that will REVERSE the demise of this country, not just slow it down. After Bush and his illegal alien garbage, I could never vote for another Texan again. They will NEVER get rid of the illegal aliens.

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    • cosette
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 4:43pm

      If a trained monkey ran against Obamassiha how would you be able to tell the difference?

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  • dano1252
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:22pm

    Yeah, I’d vote for Obummer over Perry……..HUH?……..come on guy’s, pull it together! We need to get rid of the AH in the WH !

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    • SHASTADIANE1
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:29pm

      That is what I say…whoever comes out like they are even THINKING about running, everyone starts jumping on them. So far, he is the best possible choice maybe to WIN that I can see. Of course, the Libs haven’t started on him yet. That is why we are having so much trouble finding a candidate we can get behind. Everyone is looking for the “perfect person” and let me tell you folks, he died on a cross over 2000 years ago. You aren’t going to find them. The thing is, ask yourself, would ANYONE that the tea party or the repubs could put up to run be WORSE than this mess we have in Washington now??? Come on! I am so sick of all the repub talking head cutting the legs out from under every person who says they are running or they might run!! They keep doing this, and Bozo the Clown will beat anything or anyone we put out there. They did a number on Sarah Palin, who I think is a genuine honest and decent person, and a REAL person like the rest of us. I don’t care if you LIKE her or not, what is it about every person that is put up there that so many have to cut their legs out from under them. We HAVE GOT to get this mess out of the White House, and Harry Leggs and Nancy Stinkosy has to go also…along with a lot of others I could mention, but I am almost out of characters…ha!

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  • concealled9mms
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:19pm

    he should hook up with rubio it would be alot stronger then the boy and his senile v pres

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  • momprayn
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:15pm

    Here’s a VERY interesting speech given by Perry in Longview, TX on May 23, 2011 – gives you a brief summary of himself:

    http://homespunview.com/?p=407

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    • Dustyluv
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:18pm

      Doubt he will carry Texas. We do NOT like him.

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    • Irenic
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:26pm

      @Dustyluv–

      AMEN!!!

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    • beans bullets and bandaids
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:34pm

      Dusty, do you speak for all Texans? No! Maybe just Austinites. Possible.

      I’m also a Texan and, like Corman, I see a lot to like. No, he’s not perfect, but he’s a far cry better than what we have now.

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    • Move2Texas
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 11:19pm

      He runs, I’ll vote for him. He started out as a Democrat, but saw the errors of his ways. Here in Texas we can build on OUR property without permits or anyone bothering us. Just follow the zoning out here in the “country” and you are Free! Try and build a shed in New Jersey on your lot and see how many government officials will have you filling out forms and checks.

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    • Mr. Oshawott
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 1:27am

      @MomPrayn, Beans Bullets and BandAids, and Move2Texas

      Rick Perry REALLY isn’t what you folks assume he is. He is a globalist RINO in conservative’s clothing.
      This YouTube video exposes his 2007 attendance at Bilderberg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90jfQrb4wAE
      And here is this website bringing to light Rick Perry’s support of the Texas DREAM Act, his taxpayer-supported vacation to Israel, and his gross misuse of taxpayer money to prop up his home: http://www.nhteapartycoalition.org/tea/2011/06/23/rick-perry/

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  • Irenic
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:11pm

    I hope Perry doesn’t run. He has become legend, but that’s not reality– even if he has sucked it up with Beck.

    Look at the 2010 debates for gov– he sucked and there ARE financial problems with Tx, Kay Bailey exposed them, though, she is hated (by me extremely) and Perry didn’t answer or clear that for ****. He was actually pretty poor in the debates. Beck made sure Medina was done fer.

    We get Perry, we get more Bush. GLOBAL politics.

    Papa Bush, Clinton, Baby Bush and Obama are all taking us to to Global gov’t. I want that to STOP.

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  • OneIfByLand
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:09pm

    Rick Perry is a Bilderger NWO stooge. Vote for him and you get more of the same only worse

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  • corman_76
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:05pm

    I’m a Texan, and I have to say that the past decade under Perry, even though there was a blip or two of questionable things pushed for, he has run this state noticably more efficient than anyone in any other state… and that’s one of the biggest things that matters most to me as far as what type of person will be the next President of the US. As far as questionable things pushed for here… the so called land grab he gets accused of was something he stuck his feelers out for and as soon as he realized no one wanted it he backed off and threw the idea in the trash. Overall, I’ve always known him to be a nice guy, a genuine guy, a guy who seems to want to do what he knows is right… I like Michelle Bachman, Herman Cain, and Rick Perry… the top two of those who make it through the GOP field I think should run together as Pres/Vice Pres… any combo of those three have my vote.

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    • corman_76
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:08pm

      Oh and Rubio… I’d throw him into the mix as well. Anyone left over after the top two I can think of some good cabinet positions for….

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:13pm

      Car Salesman who will sell out the US to the highest bidder

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90jfQrb4wAE&feature=related

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    • jped
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:43pm

      I lived in Texas for many years, and nothing would please me more than to see President Perry say to the big BO, “adios, mofo…”

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    • SHASTADIANE1
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 12:35am

      Thank you! No one has a perfect record, and we all learn as we go along in life. I just think that as conservatives, we serve no purpose cutting the legs off of each and every person willing to represent us…the alternative is 4 more years of Obamanation.

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  • Brasil2520
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:01pm

    Dr. David Duke 2012 !!! Now that would a change : )

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  • RedheadTexan
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:59pm

    RUN PERRY RUN!! I have never contributed to a politicval campaign, but I would for him!!

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    • the hawk
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:05pm

      Well if he can see 5 mos ahead can he tell us what happens if we dont raise the debt celling ?

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    • Mr. Oshawott
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:51pm

      @RedHeadTexan

      Would you still want to vote for Rick Perry after watching this YouTube video featuring him and his 2007 attendance at Bilderberg?

      Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90jfQrb4wAE

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:22pm

      Would you have voted for Washington?………he was a mason

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    • GlobeTrotter
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 3:53pm

      @RepubliCorp

      Good point, although I doubt the Masons on the 17-1800′s had quite the grip on the economy and global policy as some groups with economic oligarchical admission might have today. (But strong for that time, certainly).

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    • GlobeTrotter
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 3:54pm

      *ambitions (not admission)

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  • TexasEagle
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:57pm

    How about Perry/Rubio?

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    • the hawk
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 11:13pm

      RUBIO Said he’s not running in 2012 front or back ! No No

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    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 2:03am

      Yeah, that’s what we need. Two illegal alien lovers.

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  • StopAgenda21
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:53pm

    Can anyone say NAFTA Super Highway?

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  • the58thstate
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:50pm

    perry is a real man that knows what to do. the prompter says only what the screen says even when it messes up he will keep reading it. we need a real man or woman to get us out of this mess, not a manchild.

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  • TheBigMachine
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:47pm

    Perry & Bachman for 2012. That would slay Obama easily.

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:18pm

      Rick perry and Michele Bachmann you mean
      Joe Isuzu and Gollum fro the lord of the rings
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGUBm0XQbqA

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLvIFRNbqOs

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    • 338lapua
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:49pm

      Pretty much, any of the Looney Tunes characters and most of Hanna Barbera’s would beat Dumb and Dumber.
      Lets get sombody GOOD!

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    • Mr. Oshawott
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:10pm

      @TheBigMachine

      I would beg to differ dearly, given the fact that Rick Perry is a New World Order-supporting Bilderberger and the fact that Michele Bachmann is a former agent of the Internal Revenue Service. I wouldn’t want either of these RINOs, as well as all the other RINOs running for President, sitting in the White House.

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  • frustratedwithgovt
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:47pm

    I don’t trust Perry. Anyone who attends Bilderberg is working for a higher agenda and not a friend of the US.

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    • Topcat
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:58pm

      I realy like Perry , but I must agree with you … Since he attended Bilderberg , I would avoid him altogether,

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    • Cuthalu
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:37pm

      Agreed. He is part of the NWO agenda and one of those progressive RINO’s that we HAVE to avoid at all costs. Do not trust that man.

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    • GlobeTrotter
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 3:58pm

      While I think we may be giving Bilderberg too much credit for their ability to manipulate world politics and such (but perhaps not) I do agree that at the least it brings his loyalties in to question.

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  • the58thstate
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:45pm

    i like most people running on the conservative side but i would love to see perry get in. perry-cain maybe would be great.

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    • Mr. Oshawott
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 9:22am

      @The58thState

      Hmm, I have a very arduous time swallowing that. With Rick Perry supporting the Texas DREAM Act, shooting down the anti-TSA-groping bill, and grossly misusing taxpayer money to prop up his luxurious home, I really don‘t see how he’s capable of governing his own state, let alone being President.

      Source: http://www.nhteapartycoalition.org/tea/2011/06/23/rick-perry/

      As for Herman Cain, I would also stay far away from him, since he’s a former chairman of two banks sponsored by the Federal Reserve. In fact, he has no intention of auditing the Federal Reserve.

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  • momprayn
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:45pm

    Yes, I’ve posted about this several times. For those that didn’t see them, he’s my Gov. and locals have it that he’s decided to run and will announce next month in Houston at the controversial prayer rally. He’s already being hammered by the left about that….which is totally constitutional & not political & paid for with private funds. Some will worry about him being like GWB, but they differ (in good ways in my opinion). He has been a critic of GWB re his spending for years…. a few years ago he was quoted as saying he was not a fiscal conservative (as he is) & was critical of some of the “Big Govn’t” stuff he passed.

    He’s from a ranching family in West Texas — was a Captain in the AF, campaigned for previous jobs in a beat-up propeller plane. Pretty down-to-earth. A couple of links w/info:

    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/06/us/politics/06perry.html?_r=1

    Article on reasons this guy thinks Perry will be our next President – win in 2012:

    http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/06/24/five-reasons-why-believe-texas-governor-rick-perry-will-be-our-president-in/

    Think Romney will drop down & Perry will probably be the frontrunner.

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    • vennoye
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:02pm

      I agree with you. Think EVERYONE needs to really dig into the background of each candidate they are interested in…….that is a lesson people need to learn from the 2008 election! That said, I have voted for Perry against other candidates, and would again.
      We are in for a long, hard road until 2012…..and we can’t afford to lose that election, if we get to have it!

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  • Comeandtakeit
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:43pm

    I’ve met him twice and thought he was a very nice guy. I think he would be an asset in the race- the Republicans have several I could enthusiastically support. Republicans have an embarrassment of riches in the candidates- the Democrats just have an embarrassment.

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    • Diane TX
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 1:09am

      I like the way you write.

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 12:21pm

      I agree. The Republicans have a wealth of excellent candidates, which is why none are way out front. If it comes down to Romney or Bachman vs Perry, I’ll go with Perry. However I’m still wanting to learn more about Ron Paul. The media ignores him, yet he is very wise and makes more sense than any of them. He may not be the polish we’ve grown accustomed to in a candidate, but he certainly doesn’t play political games and has the desire to get rid of corruption in Washington. Isn’t that what most of us really want?

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  • sooner12
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:43pm

    C’mon Rick throw your hat into the ring. I would love to see you in Iowa.

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  • suzy000
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:40pm

    I told ALL my friends and family a month ago that this is our NEXT PRESIDENT. YEP…this is the 45th President of the US. Count on it.

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  • Restored One
    Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:35pm

    Oh please run. PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE!

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    • MONICNE
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:43pm

      Governor Perry will satisfy all voters, from Male Homosexuals to Born Again Baptist true Christians.

      He is flexible, has loads of experience serving every category of Voters, and can point to success in every aspect of the evolving set of situations we all face every day,

      He is also a “hunk” and did we mention – a Fantastic TEA party man, and an Oather!

      TEA

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    • Irenic
      Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:57pm

      Governor Perry will satisfy all voters, from Male Homosexuals to Born Again Baptist true Christians.
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      I don‘t want somebody who claims to be Christian but makes the ’male’ homosexual happy. That comment is just creepy.
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      He is flexible, has loads of experience serving every category of Voters, and can point to success in every aspect of the evolving set of situations we all face every day,
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      That is not true, Texas has debt and problems that Perry is sweeping under the rug. Kay Bailey sucks eggs but she tried to expose this. Being a fan of Perry and his cheerleader won’t change reality.
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      He is also a “hunk” and did we mention – a Fantastic TEA party man, and an Oather!

      He is a hunk?!!! How very Obama-bot-zombie of you!

      Fantastic TEA party man? TEA party my butt! Perry plays the game that serves him. If you desire more Global/Bush politics–go ahead and fawn.

      Yep, if Angelina Jolie plays Mother Teresa, she’s Mother Teresa!

      TEA
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    • Zorro6821
      Posted on July 17, 2011 at 7:22am

      What foolishness. Drink the Koolaid and listen only to his Rhino talking points. Anyway what difference does it make, the country is not run by the President, but the Oligarchy Ruling Class. We are mere serfs begging for some F..ing Superhero to Save us. It ain’t gonna happen. SO far all I have seen are Frontman and not leaders, with the Exception of Ron Paul who they always marginalize as a cook. The media including fox are all promoters of the Oligarch Agenda.

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