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Mitch Daniels: Cut Perry Some Slack

Mitch Daniels Cut Perry Some Slack

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is asking fellow Republicans not to count out Rick Perry. Some conservatives are disappointed with the Texas governor’s performance in the latest GOP debates.

Daniels says it’s too early for what he calls “last rites” over the Perry campaign, and he notes that Perry hasn’t been in the race for very long. Daniels says people ought to cut Perry some slack and give him a little time.

Daniels also says he‘s worried that the party’s nominee will end up playing it safe in light of President Barack Obama’s political weakness, and merely campaign as a default option to Obama’s re-election.

Daniels tells CNN’s “State of the Union” that this strategy would miss the opportunity to have an in-depth discussion about government spending.

Daniels expressed in a recent interview that he has been frustrated by the discourse in the campaign, and that the field could benefit from at least one more contender. Perry‘s supporters have defended the Texas governor’s controversial “Ponzi Scheme” statements in regards to social security, by inaccurately claiming Daniels says the same in his upcoming book, “Keeping the Republic.” Daniels exact quote on the matter:

“This whole setup is enough to give Mr. Ponzi a bad name – or a legitimate job. If old Carlo were around today, he’d have made an ideal Social Security commissioner.”

Commentators on the left, and some on the right, have labeled Perry’s Ponzi Scheme statement as proof that the Texas governor is out of touch with the majority of Americans.

“I don’t think any of this is very helpful,” Daniels told the New York Times in regards to Perry’s Ponzi scheme statement and how Romney’s campaign has jumped all over it. “If there’s a problem with ‘Ponzi scheme,’ it is that it’s too frank, not that it’s wrong. But by stopping there, he might be unnecessarily scaring people.”

Daniels’ kind words Sunday in reaction to Perry criticism should not be taken as an endorsement. Reports surfaced Saturday that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been rethinking his repeated refusal to run for President in 2012, and has reportedly met to discuss the matter with major New York donors as well as Daniels this week. At an event that Daniels participated with Christie in New Jersey Thursday, Daniels hinted he still believes Christie will enter the race.

Mitt Romney made kind remarks in regards to Daniels, and possibly to lobby for the most sought-after GOP endorsement in 2012,  at a campaign stop in Indiana Friday. Romney told the crowd that if he were President Mitch Daniels could have any job he wanted in government.

Comments (123)

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  • Sicboy
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 7:15pm

    Some conservatives? Real conservatives understand. Perry Is No Conservative. He’s an opportunist. Plane and simple.

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    • J Tom Wilson
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 8:14pm

      Perry’s not conservative, That’s just plain goofy thinking on your part. Is Perry in the mainstream of conservative thought on immigration? Nope, but that doesn’t disqualify him as a conservative. Is he a moderate? Hardly. Is he a liberal? Only to the insane. Is he an opportunist? It’s very hard, if not impossible for any politician not to indulge in opportunism to some degree.

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    • The Eradicator
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 11:25pm

      An opportunist looking to through the current bum out!!! BO must go!!!

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    • ozz
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 11:52pm

      You are dead on. He is snake. He simply says what he thinks we want to hear. He was a democrat just a few years ago. Elect him n he will do the same damn thing Bush did about illegals. NOTHING!!

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    • dukielouie
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:29am

      So let me get this staight.Daniels the RINO is going to tell us about Perry. Please both these boys are backed by the Globalist Republicans.Are they for NAFTA, Un Agenda 21, and Sustainable Development policies? How about that highway in Texas.Ask Perry if he supports it? Maybe that is why he is soft on immigration. Huntsman andf Romney more of the same.Look at Christie on global warming.

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    • pcisbs
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 5:03am

      NOT EVEN CLOSE TO THE “CHANGE POSITIONS BY THE POLLS” RINO ROMNEY IS. Romney is ridiculous.1) Still believes in Man-Made Global warming hoax 2) Still Supports Ethanol Subsidies which have failed 100% by all conceivable metrics (even lunatic Al Gore says so) 3) Refuses to acknowledge that he screwed up with Romneycare because he fails to understand the Conservative Constitutional Principles our nation was built on and that government intrusion into this area serves to permanently changes the relationship of Americans from Citizens to Subjects. Listen, we’ll never each agree with every position of a candidate. At the time I worked for Reagan there were certain issues I was not clear on at the time. However, a leader must lead and it is always better to have a President, with whom you disagree with on certain issues, who is man enough to intellectually support the position (you disagree with) and stand by it-ERGO “A Leader”. For example, in the 1980’s I had no opinion on the Abortion issue. However, based on the advances in science and the ability to remove viable fetuses at earlier times during a pregnancy, I became Pro-life. Therefore, with the information out there for the last decade, one had what was necessary to take a position on the issue. This issue is not a social program experiment or an economic disagreement.For Romney to be so over-the-top Pro-Choice until less than 2 years ago when the Polls showed>50% were Pro-life, leads me to question his character&

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    • IntransigentMind
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 7:19am

      Well, he’s right about this much, the little RINO:
      http://markamerica.com/2011/09/24/leading-by-default/

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    • VERYCONCERNEDCHRISTIANPATRIOT
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 8:55am

      Perry should have known what he was getting into when he threw his hat in the ring. This is the GOP not the Democrats who not only get cut slack but the lamestream media covers up and cheerleads for them.

      I think the voters were cutting Perry way too much slack as it was and now that more about him has come out in the light he cannot stand up to it. If he cannot take the vetting from his own party he surely will not be able to stand up under the scrutiny of Team Obama and his Chicago thuggery. Certainly not the lamestream once the GOP nominee is chosen when they will really open up with all the dirt they have uncovered from their swarms of investigators who only use their massive investigative resources on the GOP. Stick a fork in him he is done! Everyone knows that at this point except Perry and his biggest Koolade drinkers around him.

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    • missionarydad
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 12:43pm

      The establishment wants anyone but Mitt Romney….They want open borders and know that Mitt Romney is dead serious about securing our borders. That is why they are pushing Perry and if he isn’t up to the job they want Christie. They want anyone but Mitt because they realize that he is honest, believes very strongly in the Constitution and will keep his campaign promises and will not sell out to them. Do not be deceived by the anyone but Mitt movement it is all about choosing someone who will fill their cabinet and administration with CFR, Trilateral and Bilderberg members. Romney will not do that and sadly most of the others will. Do not be deceived, Mitt Romney may have things you do not like about him but he is the most electable person in our lifetime who will actually stand up against the shadow government and you can take that to the bank.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:36pm

      I agree with those that state correctly that Romney is “NOT” the establishment candidate. Romney has a brain and lots of money and can not be dictated to by a group of globalist billionaires. In 2008 when Romney ran for president he took a strong stand on the need to enforce our borders. As a governor he enforced illegal immigration laws and voted down instate tuition. Romney is still stressing the importance of immigration law and border enforcement. He has been firm and consistent with this issue.

      Bush,McCain and now Perry are the establishment’s selection. If you review their history you will see they did not enforce borders and essentially they enabled illegal immigration. When Bush was president all I heard from Dobbs,O”Reilly and Beck were that the borders were not enforced. Perry would permit the same type of enforcement as Bush and McCain. Look at Perry’s history and travel to Texas to see for yourself. If Perry falls flat on his face they are looking to Christie who also has a pro-amnesty record.

      We are to the point that our electorate will be forever changed. The more illegals, the more Democrats. More illegals bring higher healthcare costs,higher education costs and higher crime rates. I personally like many citizens are sick and tired of footing the bill and being told I do not have a heart!!!! Wake up people!

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  • Bete Noire
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 7:04pm

    Mr. Daniels, Perry is running for president. You do not cut a candidate any slack. Will the Dems cut him some slack? How about Hammas or Iran? No one will cut the POTUS any slack so why should we elect someone who needs it. Stop apologising for his short comings and move on. Steel sharpens steel. If he can‘t handle 3 debates without screwing up he can’t handle the job……period!

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    • Vindex
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 7:26pm

      Very well said.

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    • Faith1029
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 9:24pm

      Wow. Excellent post.

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    • Hermeneuticals
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 11:11pm

      Ditto – If he can’t handle all this preferential treatment (the only reason he’s in the top 2) how will he handle it when the Obama machine throws a billion $ of attack ads at him.

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    • Revere2
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:10pm

      Amen !!

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  • TRILO
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:56pm

    Cut him some slack! He is running for POTUS not dog catcher. The fact that he continues to make excuses about why he does so bad at these debates should speak loud and clear about his ability to do the job. One reason he does so bad is that he is trying to act like he is someone different than who he is. When he speaks it is his true colors. Again, listen to his words and look at his previous actions. He supports open borders, he will use executive orders to promote bad policy just like the presidents before him and he supported subsidies for illegal immigrants. He is a RINO pure and simple.

    The only thing that I do agree with him on is that Social Security is a ponzi scheme. No one from the inception of the program has put in the equivalent of what they will take out, especially since the time they added Medicare and Medicare Part D as part of the benefits. The government has always relied on more people putting into the program than were taking from it. When a program is subsidized by the taxpayer it is an entitlement. It is about time people start calling it what it is.

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    • The Eradicator
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 11:33pm

      Well, I guess we should just pack it in and jus vote fOr Obama. Perry sux. Romney sux. Paul’s a loon. Cain is a longshot: Bachmann is nuts. No way none of these folks can wn. Let’s just hand it to em. Yay, Obama. (poster is being sarcastic)

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    • victoria_29
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 1:29am

      Not only do you not have any facts but it is very clear your pure TROLL. Rick Perry does not support & has never supported open borders. And as for the rest of you phony hypocrites, y’all yelped like hell when Obama rammed obamacare down your throat, yet you think Perry in 2001 should have rammed his way down Texans throats. FYI if you had been listening to the debate instead of flapping your jaws you might have actually been able to grasp what was said. Our damn Dream Act was VETO PROOF, it was supported by majority of Texans, passed by 99.6% of our legislature, Perry could not veto. If he did it would have been like Obama ramming Obamacare down our throats. I would MUCH rather have a Gov or President that LISTENS to what people want than forces what he wants on us.

      As for me I respect Perry, he could get out of the whole thing, he had been Gov less than a year-taking over for Bush (I think about 2 months), it was VETO PROOF, he could blame us Texans legitimately, instead the man is showing Guts & not BLAMING but accepting responsibility for it. And please do NOT try to say your a conservative-because your very words prove you a liar. Conservatives support the Constitution & this is a State issue-until Feds secure borders (& we have spent a fortune on it here in TX) each state has to deal with their illegals how they see FIT. This is a Texas decision & like it or not it was the will of Texans in 2001-10 years ago things were different.

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    • The All Powerful Tea Bag
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:08am

      Victoria 29 …congrats
      About time someone knows their facts on here.
      Pay attention people.
      Perry is not luke warm …don’t spit him out yet.

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  • 408 CheyTac
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:54pm

    No way in hell I am ever going to vote for perry or romney.

    One gave us the model for obamacare

    the other likes gov’t mandated injections, and was a democrat-progressive. What idiot thinks just changing a “d” to an “r” makes any difference? Grow a brain for the love of it all! Look at his record, statements previously, and actions. He’s a progressive lib trying to pull the BS-blanket over our heads.

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    • hauschild
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 7:00pm

      Too bad 60% of our fellow conservatives continue to have no clue.

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 9:08pm

      @HAUSCHILD Perry is a democrat who was persuaded to run as a republican. That didn’t change who he is. I hear conservatives bragging about his jobs growth in Texas, but it is my understanding that the growth predates his governorship. He dunns the tax pasyer for housing illegals in prisons and wants to educate illegal’s children because they are here through no fault of their own. How I wanted someone to just stand up and say…send them back home to Mexico..they have freakin schools there! They are illegals! Pull all illegal support. They are receiving 338.3 billion from us tax payers every year in the form of welfare, food stamps, grade school and jr high education alone, imprisonment, anchor babies, and healthcare -medicade. Enough already..our own people are suffering.! All but Romney want to cut Social Security and Medicare leaving our elderly out on the streets and without any health insurance. We the people are funding these illegals and Perry prefers them over our own,..There is no way he is going to win this.

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    • The Eradicator
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 11:37pm

      Obama will get re-elected if this kinda crap stays up. Wake up people!!! A f’n sock puppet would make a better prez.

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    • neverending
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 12:48am

      Something tells me you don’t need to worry because with all the fighting within the party will continue right on through the inauguration of barry boy for his second term.

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    • victoria_29
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 1:30am

      so your voting for Obama?

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  • ILmommy5
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:53pm

    We need someone who hasn’t been corrupted by politics. I say Cain 2012. He’s smart, energetic, passionate, personable…. Plus no one could play the race card.

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    • J Tom Wilson
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 8:44pm

      Of course the Dems will play the race card. Only liberal backs receive protection. Cain’s a great guy, but his 9+9+9 would cripple him in the general. If you must, vote for him in the primary, but you’ll be voting for someone else in the general, if you vote Republican.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 9:32am

      I like Cain but noone has vetted his economic policies. I would be concerned that a 9% sales tax could easily increase to 11 then 12 then 13…..it could turn into a Vat Tax. His Chilean model also is not doing so well in Chile as well. I think several economists need to evaluate plans and report their opinions. I like the guy,I just need to know if the numbers add up.

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  • barber2
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:50pm

    I know the NYT has had Perry in their gun-sights even more strongly than they have customarily trashed every potential Republican candidate. Not sure if it is because they think he would make a strong opponent to their beloved current president, or if it is because Perry is from Texas ! The MSM still hasn’t been able to get over their intense hatred for Bush !

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    • slr4528
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:43pm

      Did you see the debate? The guy is an idiot and he is not very bright. This is the man we want to run the world’s largest economy-No way!!!!!

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  • gobnait
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:48pm

    Establishment Republicans are worried that their ability to influence election outcomes is waning.

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    • kung
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 9:05pm

      And the corporate-funded media too. I’m supporting Cain from now on. To hell with the establishment!

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  • TWO BITS
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:42pm

    I spent two hours this afternoon rewatching the Fox debate, and I’m convinced that many people who are so intent on criticizing Governor Perry did not even watch the debate. Perry had some rough spots, but so did everyone on the panel.
    Frankly, I’m more concerned about terrorism and a bankrupt country than I am about RINOs. If that disqualifies me as a conservative, so be it. Governor Perry is still on my short list for consideration.
    The Texas legislature passed the in-state tuition measure by an overwhelming majority. Santorum and Bachmann have over-played their hands, and will not receive any more attention from this voter.

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  • LeeroyJenkins
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:39pm

    Perry should have just stayed out. He is not ready for the hammering he is going to take from his own party let alone BO/BS. The media will chew Perry for a tasty treat after they get done with Palin.

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  • Tagudinian
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:33pm

    “Cut Perry some slack!” Why? If he can’t stand the heat he should get out of the kitchen – to use an overused cliche. Like the Arnold Governator said, have Republicans become Girly Men? So Governor Daniels, if you were advising Governor Perry what would you tell him? That it is tough out there? Or should you remind him that this ain’t Texas no more!

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  • heavyduty
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:24pm

    Being from Texas I don’t care if they do throw the book, chairs, tables, and everything else at the candidates. It shows us how they are going to do when they get into office. But don’t count our Perry just because of immigration or any of the other candidates. We have to just watch what they say and make up our own minds. These fools on tv think we are too stupid to figure out what the candidates are saying. Well lets show them in 2012.

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  • Ripdog
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:24pm

    What is so important about an endorsement from Mitch Daniels. Romney’s remark about giving him any job he wants in his administration torques me off! I don’t want ANY Republican candidate that feels that they must kiss the ring on Daniels hand. No Republican machine? Huh? What is it when these candidates vie for endorsement. My point is, forget about endorsements, just get out there and explain what you would do to turn this economy around and how you’ll do it. Being a kiss-a$$ doesn’t show good leadership.

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  • Common.Cents
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:24pm

    Since it seems many are griping on what they dislike about Perry, I will join.

    I don’t like how he is a politician. He sells his standards for votes. Honestly, what is his job’s plan? What is he bringing to the table? please let me know. I have been fed negativity of him for quite some time.

    thanks.

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    • hauschild
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:59pm

      What do you expect from a guy that changes parties AFTER having been a grown adult for many years? How many people do a legitimate political 360 at age 40??? It doesn’t really pass the smell test.

      But, of all our beloved RINO candidates, there’s really only one that is both intellectually capable and a non-lifetime politician, and that’s Bachmann. If Palin doesn’t enter the race, she’s definitely got my support over these other jokers.

      If our side’s number one goal is to dethrone the Marxist, then the game will have been lost. Replacing the Marxist with a RINO, a loon or somebody without all the tools in the shed sets us back 4-8 years, which means we‘ll all be working until we’re 80 years old to pay for the mistakes that will NOT have been corrected, be it a Marxist or RINO regime next time, or two.

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    • victoria_29
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 1:32am

      Guess Haus you don’t know that Ronald Reagan was NOT only a Democrat but was much older when he became a Republican & further, was a Republican a much shorter amount of time & further was the head of a labor union.

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  • RightPolitically
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:20pm

    What’s he (Daniels) doing, running for Perry’s V.P. slot?

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    • IndianaComman
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 9:04pm

      Yes, plain and simple. This is all political. Being from Indiana, I do like most of what Mitch has done, but this is just to easy to see through.

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  • Patriot12
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:17pm

    I did not need to read past the first paragraph of this article to realize that Mitch Daniels is an IDIOT! How much more plain and simple can Perry say that he supports illegals? Not only does he say it but his actions prove it. If Perry is elected as the GOP candidate, I will not cast my vote for anyone.
    The illegals from Mexico have ran me out of business. My home is in foreclosure and my autos have been repossesed thanks to JACKHOLES like PERRY!

    HEY PERRY, I HOPE YOU READ THESE COMMENTS!

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    • hauschild
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 7:44pm

      Close your eyes when Daniels speaks and he sounds exactly like Dan Quayle, who I like BTW.

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  • truthseekerusa
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:17pm

    i don’t need the Republican Political Elites telling me who I should vote for. I am a No Party Designated voter (and that is not an Independent because that is also a political party).

    Perry and Romney think people are so anxious to oust Obama that they will overlook the inconsistencies between what they say and what they have done. Herman Cain’s win in the straw poll has the Elites in a panic that they may be losing control so the spinning will get faster and louder in regard to Perry and Romney.

    Push people too hard for their favorite Elites and a 3rd party might emerge that would keep Obama in office.

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    • victoria_29
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 1:34am

      Hardly since Romney set it up….

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    • slr4528
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 5:40pm

      Victoria 29-How has Romney the conservative candidate set up a run for a 3rd party? I believe it was Glenn Beck who was setting this up with his criticism of Romney. Glenn is Rupert’s little puppet. Glenn is rooting for Perry this week and next week it will be Christie if Rupert and the Koch brothers convince the walking heart attack Christie to run. Mark my words. Romney is not the establishment candidate.

      The only thing people are throwing at Romney is Romneycare and when Romneycare came out in 2006 the Heritage foundation hailed it as a great piece of conservative legislation because it forced the deadbeats to buy insurance so the tax payers didn’t have to foot the bill. The bill was a state bill and it was signed in 2006. The new liberal governor and the liberal legislature implemented the bill after Romney left office so no wonder the costs went through the roof. Romney is not a RINO, candidate like Perry are the RINOs and perhaps Christie if he gets into the race! Personally I think people should drop the labels and discuss the candidates complete resume.

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  • abbygirl1994
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:14pm

    Sooooo Mr. Daniels are you trying to sway the American voter??? I got news for you.. the American people are no longer dumb.. we will vote for the person who listens to his fellow American’s. So I suggest you sit down and shut up.. I wouldn’t vote for Perry ever.. educate the illegal.. go jump in a lake.. Its time to get the illegal off welfare and free everything else they get.. If TX is dumb enough to educate illegals well by golly I will try to send all the ones in UT there.

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  • wildwood
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:11pm

    All Perry has to so is do what the American people want when it comes to iminigration and it is not educate the illegeals at tax payer expense, we want the illegeals out of the country!! If he agrees then he is in ,if not he is out!!!!

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    • momprayn
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:40pm

      Seems like there’s been a huge misunderstanding about this and shame on Perry for not explaining it better at the debate. It is NOT taxpayer subsidized. They have to meet the same requirements as other out-of-staters by living in TX for 3 yrs, (paying sales taxes, etc.) plus show proof they are in the process of becoming legal and they have to pay it themselves. So it‘s a question about whether you allow them education or not since we haven’t got this set yet about what to do with them. The Legislature voted unamiously to do this – figuring it would at least keep them off the govn’t dole and then be able to contribute, etc. And as the argument that it’s a “magnet” for more – most illegals could care less about this. Perry is strongly for sealing the borders but a fence on the entire border will not work, but is for “strategic fencing” where it will and then put boots on the ground and aviation help but the Feds have refused to help which angers him. This is entirely a state issue & as Pres. he would send all the help needed to seal the border & then be open to discuss what to do with the illegals – he is against “amnesty”. The problem is Perry seems not to be very good at defending & explaining in a concise manner about these things.

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  • geonj
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:05pm

    if the media had the courage to cover all of the candidates, they might find some new ideas and real discourse. herman cain is one great example of a candidate with real solutions and the experience to carry it out.

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  • texanpatriot
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:02pm

    I will cut Perry some slack when he begins to listen to the American People. He misled and ignores a large section of Texans and frankly does not seem to care very much.
    He supports the business people in Texas who need cheap labor instead of the law of the land. He needs to answer for this which is what seems to be happening as he continue with this poor choice he made here in Texas.
    Sorry Gov. You fooled us here long enough to get elected, but not again…

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    • victoria_29
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 1:36am

      wow you must live in a different part of texas than me or any of my family & we have most of Texas covered. Rick Perry has always listened to Texans, that is exactly what all this BS is about listening to Texans-in 2001 the majority of us wanted this law passed & it ****** me off to see phony people like you running around trying to pretend otherwise.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 9:43am

      Victoria-29-My family who resides in Houston,Dallas and San Antonio would agree with TexanPatriot regarding Perry’s performance as governor. There was a poll in Texas last week where Perry had a negative approval rating.

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  • lillymckim
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:00pm

    I‘m with Daniels I’m sick of the LIBERAL PRESS telling us who is in and who isn’t.. they act as id only two people are even in the race… too early … stop pushing

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  • ssingh1515
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:00pm

    Jan 2013: President Christie?

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    • I.Gaspar
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:26pm

      Christie is NOT an option.
      You might as well just vote in obama again if Christie gets the nomination.
      Because you will get obama…or obama heavy.
      And we will be doomed.

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 8:59pm

      He is pro gun control, buys into globe warming & not good on immigration.

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  • stopthegames
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 5:59pm

    Petition our national debt to OBAMA himself….

    https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions#!/petition/start-decreasing-nations-debt/FFyG1ywv

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    • wildwood
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:14pm

      That is nothing but propaganda that the tax payers are paying for!!!

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  • lillymckim
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 5:59pm

    We will NEVER have another Reagan and if thats what the Republican Party is expecting…
    “The Perfect Candidate” The Clone of Reagan… it ain‘t gonna’ happen.

    I will behind “whoever” gets the nod on the Republican ticket to defeat …Barack Obama …

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    • vennoye
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 6:14pm

      Remember a whole lot of people did NOT think Regan was the perfect candidate!! None of them are perfect. I will support whomever shapes up and is the candidate to beat Obama!!

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    • J Tom Wilson
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 7:13pm

      LILLYMCKIM and VENNOY You are both right. Who ever gains enough support to win the nomination deserves our support. No two minds and no two persons passions match perfectly, we always need to compromise to get along.
      After we win back the White house, (God willing) I’d like a candidate that can gain support of Democrats for policies that will shrink government. This was one of the things about Mitch Daniels I admired. He respects people even if they disagree with him. This alarms some, but in the long run we need to develop a general consensus that smaller government, and less dependence on government makes for stronger families, and stronger, happier Americans.

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    • therealconservative
      Posted on September 25, 2011 at 8:43pm

      You are dead wrong, read Micheal Reagan’s post on TOWNHALL.COM (4 Sep 08, Welcome Back Dad).

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    • slr4528
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 9:45am

      I would just hope however it is could speak coherently in debates. This guy, Perry seems to be really dense.

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  • stopthegames
    Posted on September 25, 2011 at 5:58pm

    Petition our national debt to Obama…

    https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions#!/petition/start-decreasing-nations-debt/FFyG1ywv‘

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