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Texas Gov. Rick Perry Announces Bid for President

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry joined the 2012 GOP race for president Saturday with an announcement sure to reverberate halfway across the country as his rivals competed in Iowa for the support of party activists.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry Announces Bid for President

Texas Governor Rick Perry officially announced his presidential bid Saturday. (Associated Press)

“I full well believe I’m going to win,” Perry told South Carolina voters on a conference call about an hour before he planned to kick off the campaign with a speech in Charleston.

In a posting on his new campaign website explaining why he wanted to take on President Barack Obama, Perry contended that “America’s place in the world is in peril, not only because of disastrous economic policies, but from the incoherent muddle known as our foreign policy.”

Americans, he said, “will not sit back and accept our current misery.“ He said ”a great country requires a better direction“ and ”a renewed nation requires a new president.”

He said people object to an administration “that sees its role as spending our children’s inheritance on failed economic theories that have given us record debt and left far too many unemployed, threatening not only our economy, but our security. Our reliance on foreign creditors and sources of energy not only compromises our national sovereignty, but jeopardizes our national future.”

His campaign intends to take back the country “from the grips of central planners who would control our health care, spend our treasure and micromanage our businesses.”



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Perry’s speech was set for 1 p.m. EDT at a conservative conference, only a few hours before the release of results from the straw poll in Iowa, the nation’s first caucus state. Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota are hoping for a boost.

“I have never seen this landslide of emotion for a candidacy. I cannot literally keep up with the emails and messages coming into my cellphone,” said Katon Dawson, a former GOP chairman in South Carolina who’s a Perry supporter.

“There is an excitement for Gov. Perry that there just isn’t around the other candidates.”

Perry, 61, was to visit New Hampshire, the first-in-the-nation primary state, later Saturday before stepping onto Iowa soil Sunday.

The leading GOP candidate so far has been Mitt Romney, a former Massachusetts governor making his second run for the nomination. But no one in the field has managed to raise the kind of enthusiasm among conservatives that seems to surround Perry.

Among the others in the race are former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania and businessman Herman Cain.

Through three terms as governor, Perry has overseen significant job growth in his state while working to keep taxes low. He was an early backer of the tea party movement. He enjoys the support of social conservatives because of his opposition to abortion and gay rights. He is also an evangelical Christian who organized a well-attended prayer rally in Houston last week.

Perry is a prodigious fundraiser who has begun laying the groundwork for a national finance network that supporters say would rival President Barack Obama’s. Obama is expected to exceed his record $750 million haul from 2008.

But some Republicans worry that Perry’s hard-core conservatism and Texas style may not play well in a 50-state contest, particularly so soon after another Texas governor, George W. Bush, served in the White House.

Bush had record low approval ratings when he left office in 2009.

Perry’s visit to New Hampshire was to be his first of the year, on the heels of a visit by some state activists to Texas to encourage him to run.

Romney has dominated early polling in New Hampshire, where he has a summer home and has devoted much of his campaigning so far.

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  • Onyawside
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:49pm

    Bilderberg member; watch out.

    http://www.americanfreepress.net/html/perry_bilderberg_271.html

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    • mr.goodvibe
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:00pm

      It seems that maybe the globalists are getting nervous with the constitutional conservatives gaining ground with the sheeples. Enter Perry. I pause because he was once a Democrat and worked for Al Gore. That should be one of many signs to say no. I think he is just going to be a spoiler.

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    • Rational Man
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:01pm

      I’m not sticking up for Perry on this necessarily, but, does one meeting with the Bilderbergs a few years ago make Perry a “member”?………..I don’t know.
      It might be advantagous to have a president on our side that knows what goes on with the Bilderbergs.

      I want to know the truth about a few things to do with Perry. But I like what he is showing so far. Need more info……………..

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:17pm

      He’s NOT a member. He did attend 2 meetings to check it out. Worried me at first until I researched it.

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    • heavyduty
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:18pm

      @mr.goodvibe: If you remember so was Reagan and we all know how that turned out. But it’s still early and we will pick the right one to represent us.

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:19pm

      BILDERBERG RICK also goes by Joe Isuzu

      NEWT WORLD ORDER has been seen at the Bohemian Grove

      PATRIOT ACT BACHMANN also supports agenda 21 food bill 510

      HERMAN I’m not smart enough to win CAIN, he would lose just like Alan Keys did against Obama
      KEYS would be a better pick

      MITT Bilderberg Federal Reserve ROMNEY RINO

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:21pm

      ONYAWSIDE these Blazers are under Mind control and trained to
      attack anyone telling the truth.

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    • BOMBARD
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:35pm

      I cant get over the Gore support in the 1988 Democratic presidential primaries as chairman of the Gore campaign in Texas.

      Ill need a great explanation.

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    • Fed up in Bama
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:41pm

      The ones that are against Rick Perry so passionatley on here, are the biggest Ron Paul supporters. Watch the names and do your own research. God help us if we all don’t get together and beat the bozo in our White House.

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    • I support God's Israel!
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 3:01pm

      OMG, I did not know this! THANK YOU FOR TELLING ME. He has other issues that I do not quite agree with and I cannot think of them off-hand, but when I do, I will be back. But, I digress, I am a Rand Paul fan, but I am wondering if there are enough of us out there. So, I was contemplating Perry. NOW, I am not sure I would ever vote for him, IF THIS IS TRUE, but I will do my own research before I finalize that. Thanks, again!

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    • I support God's Israel!
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 3:03pm

      The Bilderberg Group to me, means leaders who would support the United Nations and other foreign entities that would take away our sovereignty, like the Global Bank.

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    • drago
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 3:13pm

      @tower
      You and all the other trolls on here, all two of you, couldnt tell the truth if someone held a gun to your head.Each time a republican has anounced their canididacy, you idiots run to the blaze to spew your crap. This only shows how scared you people are, and is getting quite old.Please go back to the gaming forums, and leave the adults alone.As someone once said “be afraid, be very afraid”.

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    • Ookspay
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 3:41pm

      I knew all the Bilderberger freaks couldn’t wait for Perry to announce. You guy’s need to “med up” before you come on here, you look like clowns. I got news for you, this is a global economy now. 27 years in politics I am sure he has had meetings with worse people.

      I read Perry’s book about a year ago, if he believes what he wrote and what he says, he will have my support if he wins the nomination. Bilderberger, schmilsbereger, I would vote for a cheeseburger instead of Obama.

      Okay conspiracy freaks, jump in here and tell how stoopid and sheeple I am. “Educate” me with the evils of secret society types… Yaaaaawwwn

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    • rangerp
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:02pm

      Ookspay

      I am with you. No one makes it to a high enough lever to even be a viable candidate without rubbing elbows somewhere with a few turd burgers. I prefer anyone currently running for the republican nomination to what is currently in office. Far from being a Newt fan, but would hands down rather have him than Obama. Perry is electable. You can tell but looking at the lib blogs, and see them crap their pants over Perry. They fear him for a reason. they know their boy can not stand toe to toe in a debate. There is going to be a full court press to smear him.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:09pm

      Bombard, are you the same person with the same exact beliefs and ideals that you had from 23 years ago.
      Even if you are, which is great, alot of people are not. Many people change over time. Many people grow up. Many people develop their own thoughts and beliefs after years of influence from school, pastors, college, parents, etc. The point is, 23 years is a long time. I’m sure a lot has happened in the life of Rick Perry during that time that he maybe has reformed some of this thoughts. I can’t see faulting someone for being a democrat 23 years ago when what they are accomplishing now is not the same.
      Remember, Ronald Reagan once said the democratic party left him not the other way around.

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    • Stuck_in_CA
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:13pm

      What you don’t know about the Bilderberg-Group

      http://www.voltairenet.org/What-you-don-t-know-about-the

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:17pm

      Ranger I agree with what you said.
      And I think we need to look at the whole of Perry’s record and not one small scope.
      Someone on here said it very well about a week ago: If you can’t agree with your spouse or child or parent or teacher or pastor 100% of the time, how can you expect a candidate to fall completely in line with your set of principals.
      We need to put in the best option as well as the one most likely to take down Obama. I think Rick fits the bill on both accounts.
      Look at his record as Texas Gov. He is pro life, anti gay marriage and yet pro-states rights. He is for small businesses and less taxes. Taking everything into account he is the best option that is electable. He’s no frikkin John McCain either.

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    • LibertyGoddess
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:26pm

      Perry is the Evangelical’s Hucklebee. They act like this is not about Mitt, but in the end, that’s all this is about. I’m not voting for either, but I can see what’s going on here.

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    • Stuck_in_CA
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:30pm

      Minuteman leader: We’ll protest if Rick Perry comes to western Iowa

      Ames, Ia. – Craig Halverson of Griswold, the national director of the Minuteman Patriots activist group, vowed today to lead a protest if Texas Gov. Rick Perry brings his Republican presidential campaign to western Iowa.
      Halverson accused Perry of being weak on illegal immigration and cited the governor’s past advocacy for a Texas superhighway corridor project that was formally canceled this year by the Texas Legislature. Critics feared the transportation project was aimed at creating a superhighway linking Mexico and Canada – including I-35 through Iowa – that would cost American jobs….
      http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/08/13/minuteman-leader-well-protest-if-rick-perry-comes-to-western-iowa/

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    • Stuck_in_CA
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:58pm

      Ron Paul gets an f minus on illegals from Numbers USA:

      Currently, this is how the Hopefuls rate on immigration policy (from worst to mediocre best):

      F-minus: Barack Obama
      F: Ron Paul
      F: Gary Johnson
      F: Rick Santorum
      D-minus: Newt Gingrich
      D-minus: Jon Huntsman
      D-minus: Rick Perry
      D: Sarah Palin
      D: Mitt Romney
      C-minus: Herman Cain
      C+: Tim Pawlenty
      B-minus: Michele Bachmann

      https://www.numbersusa.com/content/nusablog/beckr/july-28-2011/rick-perry-gets-d-minus-immigration-middle-bad-gop-pack.html

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    • txlover
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 5:04pm

      Come on Conservatives! Perry is the best chance we have yet to actually BEAT Obama. We all know anyone could do a better job. There is no such thing as a “perfect” candidate. We have to elect someone that most closely represents our core belief system that can actually represent America with dignity.

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    • I Stand With Israel
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:53pm

      I‘m more interested in looking out for someone who was a member of Reverend Wright’s church. I think that is far more dangerous than 10 Bilderberg meetings.

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    • missionarydad
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 6:56pm

      I do not comment often on this site but this to me is a biggie. Perry is the only candidate in the field that I would have a very hard time voting for. His full backing of in state scholarships for illegal aliens, backing of the Trans-Texas corridor and having been a former Al Gore campaign manager are enough reasons right there to break the deal. If you are considering voting for this fraud ask a few Texans what they think of him. If it wasn’t for the very conservative Texas legislature keeping his spending and taxing in check, people would see clearly what a RINO he really is. Glenn Becks support of Perry is one of the only areas that I strongly disagree with him on. I think he is every bit as big of an opportunist and RINO as former Gov. Charlie Crist and almost an Arlen Specter.

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    • missionarydad
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 7:10pm

      @TOWER7FEMACAMP, while I am not as concerned about the Bilderberg meetings of Perry I do have other very serious concerns about Perry to the point I would even prefer McCain over him as I do think he is a total fraud and hypocrite in the highest order.

      I do take issue with you saying Mitt Romney is a member of the Bilderberg,,, I have searched diligently and I have not found one credible source that he has any connections to them so I would like to see your two credible sources on that, I could not find even close to one. If you have them fine I am open for enlightenment otherwise you should stop the false accusations

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    • jzs
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 10:27pm

      Perry has got money, and a smart organization, but he’s going to have to run on his record.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 10:53pm

      JZS, good thing he has a good record.

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:15pm

      @missionarydad I stand corrected you are right I thought because
      he supports the banksters and federal reserve he was a Bilderberger
      http://www.cfr.org/experts/world/mitt-romney/b13226
      I was wrong,sorry nobody is perfect that is why you will see me link 90 % of the time.
      maybe that’s why he lost in 2008

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    • Ookspay
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:23pm

      This is what primaries are all about. Drag these weasels to the right, get them to make a pledge and then hold ‘em to it. The Tea party has influenced many elections so far and will remain vigilant on all of these politicians before and after elections.

      Let ‘em swing it out, expose each others flaws, weakness’s and records. Toughen the ultimate winner up, get them ready for The Fight of The Century with B O.

      Stay engaged, pick your pony and enjoy the show! When all the dust settles, UNITE. The ultimate goal is to defeat Barrack Hussein Obama.

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    • Ookspay
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:32pm

      tower7femacamp “I was wrong,sorry nobody is perfect…”

      SORRY? You slander a man’s good name and then say Sorry? This is exactly what you conspiracy nutjobs do. You throw out some wild crazy charge and offer only the weakest of facts or conjecture. Then the rumor spreads and pretty soon : No moon landing, 9-11 planned by Bush, secret puppet masters, blah bla blah…

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    • Force2bewreckin
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:03am

      This guy forced Vacinations on young girls until it was found unconstitutional. It was then discovered that he had a personal connectuon with the maker of the vaccine Merckx. This guy is another NWO stooge. He supports the super highway which will destroy the us trucking industry.

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    • sarcasticus
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 2:53am

      Be aware that also there are stories coming out of Perry having rather warm relationships with certain Muslim groups and CAIR has indicated that so far he is their favorite candidate on the Republican side.

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    • Cobra Blue
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 11:28am

      Wolf in sheeps clothing….

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    • Roberto G. Vasquez
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 11:54am

      I’m tired of all the lies about Rick Perry. He is a Tea Party guy, carries a pistol, has created the most jobs of any governor in the USA, is a “real” Christian and a “real” American, and will bring this country back from Democrat/Obama Marxist bankruptcy.

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    • GOTT-EM-MAUSER
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:31pm

      I am In TEXAS. My People have been here for about 14,000 years, since we ostensibly walked over here from Asia. ONE thing I do KNOW is TEXAS POLITICS, and hence every SNAKE invovled in that SCAM.

      I could type for days about Rick“Great Hair” Perry, but the Blaze won’t allow Posts approaching the “Great American Novel” in length. So I will Summarize:

      Great Hair is a Retread Democrat AKA RHINO, that changed his Outside Colors to suit the Politcal Climate Change of the Reagan Era.

      He was the driving force behind the I35 Corridor and all manner of Toll Roads, to be built on Property taken from TEXANS by Emminent Domain and GIVEN to FOREIGN NATIONALS to OWN, CONTROL and OPERATE for “THEIR” PROFIT. ONLY the VERY REAL THREAT of PHYSICAL VIOLENCE, AKA a .270, disuaded him and his Cronies from that plan.

      He authored and signed an “EXECUTIVE ORDER” that would have resulted in the FORCED VACCINATION of EVERY TEENAGE GIRL in the State for Cervical Cancer. The LEGISLATURE STOPPED that LUNACY for the very SAME REASON as is listed above concerning the CORRIDOR.

      He claims to be a friend of Business, but on his watch, there have been NO END of NEW REGULATIONS, with FEES of course, not to mention HIS NEW BLANKET 1% TAX on TOTAL REVENUES for EVERY BUSINESS in the STATE, profitable or not. HIS sham of Lowering the EXORBITANT PROPERTY TAXES a couple years back, resulted in sudden HIGHER APPRAISALS, and you guessed it HIGHER TAXES.

      The list goes on and on.

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    • GOTT-EM-MAUSER
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:00pm

      Well since the Blaze Censors are in a tolerant mood today:

      Old Great Hair, has TALKED TOUGH on the Mexican Invasion, but that’s all it has been is TALK. He has from his first day as Governor had 10s of 1000s of Volunteers, ready willng and able to “MONITOR” every inch of the Border 24/7s and report ANY MOVEMENT to the INS/ICE etc. But NOOOO WAAAY. Perry, just like Horge Bush, just loves the continued flow of Wets and Drugs and everything else that Mexico needs to send el Norte. Texas Schools, County Hospitals, Police/Courts, ALL SOCIAL SERVICES, are “Down by the Helm and Sinking Fast” with the OVERLOAD of NEW RECIPIENTS, fostered and ENCOURAGED by these CONSERVATIVES. And we will be in DEEP DEFICIT DO DO, next year, no matter what happens in the Texas Economy.

      Perry is /was/will always be a PROGRESSIVE BIG GOVERNMENT POSTER CHILD. Those that supported McCain will love him, Great Hair is McStain with a twist. He gladly takes credit for Texas having such a great Economy, BUT the REAL TRUTH from the Grassroots level here is that the TEXAS ECONOMY has survived not BECAUSE of Perry, but IN SPITE of him.

      To be Fair, Great Hair has been pretty good on GUNS, but then we are talking about TEXAS here. What else could he do?? Anti Gun is afterall, POLITICAL SUICIDE in Texas.

      And, YES, Perry would get my vote over Obama, but then so would ANY FERAL HOG that might be running.

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    • 4liberty4all
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 5:47pm

      Oh please! Stop it!

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    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 10:08pm

      I love the PEOPLE of Texas, they are real. But the politicians are NWO liars and illegal alien apologists and gate openers. I will NEVER vote for another Texan for President again as long as I live. Hey Perry, get the hell out of here. Right Fricking Now.

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    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 10:10pm

      @Gott
      I got your back bro. You are right in the money Cap’n.

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    • Secret Squirrel
      Posted on August 15, 2011 at 1:01pm

      Perry:
      Once a democrat,
      Worked to elect Al Gore.
      IN-state tuition for illegals.

      He’s not your savior.

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  • Onyawside
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:47pm

    Bilderberg member: be careful.

    http://www.americanfreepress.net/html/perry_bilderberg_271.html

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    • greenherring
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:26pm

      So what! Anybody will be better for the United States than obama. I would rather have Carter back(God forgive me) than to have obama. No candidate is going to be perfect. We cannot afford all the in-fighting and “He’s no good because…She’s bad because…”
      We need someone else in the white house and ANYBODY is better than what we have now.

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    • DJR
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:26pm

      Seriously? You’re worried about one meeting? Where were you on Obama’s associations? He had more than one meeting with weather underground terrorist and radicals like Rev. Wright. He sat in his church for what 20 years? Give me a break.

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    • I support God's Israel!
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 3:11pm

      GREENHERRING:
      Choose wisely. There is Rand Paul, Michelle Bachmann, and Herman Cain, which I also like. So, for me, it will be hard if Rand Paul doesn’t make the top 3. Don‘t sell yourself short JUST because you can’t stand Obama…..it’s called BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR. Perry may just take us to a new Global World Government quicker. I would rather vote for a NON-GLOBALIST. At least I know that person has America’s best interest at heart. AMERICA IS NUMBER ONE. If we go global, we will end up being number 2 or 3, at best. CHOOSE A NON-GLOBALIST or you will be getting everything you wear, eat, look at, buy, use, and anything else, from a 3rd world country. America will then become a 4th-world nation. THINK VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU CHOOSE PERRY.

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    • Stuck_in_CA
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:19pm

      As the Republican governor of Texas, Rick Perry has walked both sides of the immigration line, at one point implementing a Texas-style Dream Act that some say was the model for the national act. On the other hand, he’s also pushed for local police to have more authority to check on people’s immigration status…
      …In fact, Somos Republican leader Dee Dee Garcia Blase has told The Colorado Independent that Latinos have long considered Perry a friend, but that his recent positions have begun alienating Latinos.
      Talking Points Memo sums up Perry’s Latino problem or immigration problem eloquently noting how swiftly he has gone from Latino hero as a new governor to Latino enemy as a long-serving governor with his eye on a bigger prize.
      In August 2001, Governor Rick Perry stopped by Edinburg, Texas, to deliver a speech before a gathering of Mexican and United States officials on issue related to the border. Emphasizing the cultural and economic connections between the two nations, Perry called for new investment in infrastructure and an easing of restrictions on border traffic to further deepen ties. He also took a moment to tout a groundbreaking new law that allowed children of illegal immigrants to receive in-state tuition at Texas…
      http://coloradoindependent.com/95826/rick-perry-walks-a-fine-line-on-immigration

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:22pm

      Israel.. don’t you mean his father, Ron Paul?
      I like Paul, but he is not electable. And neither is Michele.

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  • Libertarian B 4 Libertarians Were Cool
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:45pm

    Read up on Perry! He is a lackey for Global/Statist interests. He has could have supported the Texas legislature with legislation criminalizing TSA groping but he didn’t. He was the ONLY governor to mandate untested Gardisil vaccinations on young girls, which has caused many injuries. Perry is a champion of the NAFTA Superhighway and the North American Union, and supports open borders. Do some homework! This man is no conservative!

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    • I support God's Israel!
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 3:06pm

      You are correct and now I remember why I decided not to support him (from a previous comment I gave). The NAFTA thing had me fuming. This man is NOT a conservative, but a globalist. If you value your sovereignty, you won’t vote for this guy.

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    • LostInWashington
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:09pm

      I am sick and tired of the people who bring the trans-Texas corridor up. As a Texan who followed the issue and went to the protests against it I can speak with a little authority here. Just because he had supported something he thought would be good for Texas (I disagreed and fought hard against) doesn’t make him a bad guy. I still believe Rick Perry would be a good if not great president of the untied State of America. Plus, I find it humorous to see all the obamites postings posing as Ron Paul et al supporters trying to put questions into people heads about Perry. And to all the real Ron Paul supporters, come on, I love Ron Paul but really,but our government is like an addict. We didn’t get in this mess all at once and if you try to pull it away all at once you will have a Greece like situation here. Ron Paul should be put in charge of the Fed and maybe 8 to 16 years from now it will be time for Rand Paul to finish the great American restoration as President.

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    • beans bullets and bandaids
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:28pm

      Well said, LostinWashington.

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    • binge_thinker
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 5:24pm

      Good post, Lost In Washington.
      No one candidate is perfect, but Mickey Mouse would be better than the current ghetto organizer-in-Chief we have now.

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    • the hawk
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 1:55am

      i’m with LOSTINWASHINGTON,
      Theres not a canidate thats answered all the questions to my satisfaction.
      But I think I could live with any of them,and Cant under obama…………………….
      So please lets put them through the ringer and find and support the winner !
      AND NOT LET THE REPUBS PICK OUR WINNER AFTER ONLT 3-4 PRIMARIES LIKE 2000 !

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  • Live Free or Die Trying
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:45pm

    Be leery of infiltrators who will comment on this site saying candidates are commies and stuff of that nature. They are probably ACORN or Media Matters puppets out to divide within. Pray and vote your conscience. Remember…..Ronald Reagan was a Democrat too until that party was absorbed by Communists!

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    • lonewolf57
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:54pm

      So true!

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    • Rational Man
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:54pm

      I agree with you and I like what I see so far in Perry, BUT, Perry’s envolvement with the Bilderberg group, (one meeting to my knowedge), NAFTA, the North American Corridor, and eminent domain among other things should be looked at and taken into consideration. Those issues are facts. How damaging that stuff will be to Perry, only time and truth will tell……………………………..

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    • Libertarian B 4 Libertarians Were Cool
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:09pm

      Or, maybe Perry is a wolf in sheep’s clothing… Do some research for Pete sake!

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:11pm

      Thank you Live Free & Rational Man,

      The lefty lackeys are lined up waiting to try their hand at the lefts favorite hobby……..character assassination.

      Many people lean left when they are young and foolish. (Myself included)

      Growing up and seeing the correct path is a good sign.

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    • bloodrage
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:12pm

      Too true Live Free or Die Trying, a house divided cannot stand and there are some on this site who like to stir up the mud. We must also decide on wether we are gonna dismantle each nominee‘s campain over petty issues or settle with four more years of Obama’s Anti-American policies.

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    • I support God's Israel!
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 3:13pm

      Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them
      …..Charley Reese, Orlando Sentinel

      “Everyone wants to live at the expense of the state.
      They forget that the state wants to live at the expense of everyone.” Frederic Bastiat

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    • GirlfriendGeek
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 3:36pm

      Rick Perry certainly isn’t the worst candidate out there, and if I had to I would hold my nose and vote for him if it was Perry v. Obama. But, really? trotting out the old “Ronald Reagan was a democrat excuse…he’s no Ronald Reagan. His words are great, but his record, even his recent record upon honest examination, raises some serious concerns. Conservatives, I think we can do better.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:26pm

      Girlfriend, it’s not an excuse. We’re talking about Perry backing Al Gore 23 years ago!! It’s not like he was a democrat last year. I mean, come on people.

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    • krisfaction74
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 10:26pm

      Amen

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:18pm

      And the PaulBots would of told us George Washington was no good because he was a Mason.

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  • Hula Calhoun
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:42pm

    So is Beck going to change his mind now that Perry is officially running? Or did he have Perry as a walk-in guest on his show a while back just for ratings?

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    • John_The_Beloved
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:01pm

      Perry strayed on his show while at Fox News. Beck was taken back as to why he came on his show while coming by his studio

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    • I support God's Israel!
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 3:07pm

      Glenn has come out supporting Michelle Bachman. AND, I think she just may win the nomination IF OBAMA GETS THE DEMOCRATIC NOD. Enough said.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:28pm

      Bachman wont win the GOP and if she does, Obama will get a 2nd term. She‘s not right for POTUS and I’m surprised Glenn threw his hat in her ring.

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    • GOTT-EM-MAUSER
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 11:04pm

      No Mystery about Glenn “Shaloam” Beck endorsing Bachman. The POWERS THAT BE, and truly run this country and the world, want ABOVE ALL ELSE, someone that can be Counted On to toe the STATUS QUO LINE. There is ONLY ONE POLITICAL PARTY in this country, and they ALL BELONG to it, the BIG “GOVERNMENT” PARTY. Evidently Bachman the IRS TAX ATTORNEY is the “RIGHT WING” preference of the ELDERS of ZION that the Shaloamster just sold his soul to.

      One thing History Teaches us, is that the ROTHSCHILDS, SOROS, TRIBE of JUDAH etal will not stand for any REAL DISRUPTION of their WORLD SLAVE EMPIRE, so they ALWAYS WIN no matter which “side of the isle” happens to prevail in our Dog and Pony Show Sham Elections. The Shaloamster is just doing what he was instructed to do, in return for HIS 30 pieces of silver.

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  • showmerancher
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:41pm

    Amnesty Rick Perry is all flash: He‘s the Republican’s Obama. Haven‘t we learned that just because someone can talk a good story doesn’t mean he can perform at all. When viewing his record, weed out everything for which he is credited and which he did not not have personal responsibility. Businesses moving to Texas? Taxes and labor costs in other states. Low taxes and labor costs have ALWAYS been the case in Texas. That draw was because other states became too expensive. Climate? That’s been around awhile too. International ports? Been around awhile. Universities? Been around awhile. It is not that Rick Parry made Texas that much better, it is that other states got that much worse; he just happened to be governor when it happened.

    I want to see a REAL plan for the economy; plans, not platitudes and generalities. Written in legal language ready for presentation for Congress. On paper and on the Internet for all to see. It should have performance based quantifiable objectives, and measurable milestones for review on 90 day increments just like a business plan. That way we can see if the plan is working or not, and stop it if it goes wrong before we pour good money after bad. It should include language that says that if milestones are not hit or exceeded for three consecutive quarters, the entire bill/law becomes null and void, and no additional spending can be attributed to it.

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    • timjohnson1967
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:45pm

      Who would you like to see be the next president?

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    • StrangernFiction
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:53pm

      Amnesty Rick Perry is all flash: He‘s the Republican’s Obama.

      Yep

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    • Tyr
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:01pm

      Seconded. Study up on the man. It is all over the internet (at least for now, they will probably have it wiped by Monday). Perry is better than Obama thats for sure, but he belongs to the same class and clubs as the Bush’s.

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    • LostInWashington
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:33pm

      I believe the expression y‘all are looking for is ’All hat, no cattle’ with which I disagree. Even at a minimum, not running the state economy into the ground like ohh 49 other states is something. Remember California should have as robust of an economy as Texas but…. leadership was lacking( to be nice).

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    • BS61
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 9:10pm

      Yes, the talk of Capitalism and pride in America can be alluring. But I’ll stick with Bachmann or Santorum. Better safe than sorry where Bilderberg is concerned. ;)

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    • tower7femacamp
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 11:18pm

      yes like Joe Isuzu
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFIcjfWvNYw&NR=1

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  • db321
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:40pm

    The Eye’s of Texas” are upon the White House – move over Lib’s your 15 minutes are up – Texas is sending one of it’s very best to take this country back from Obama, Soros, and their Socialist Thugs.

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    • tbarr4
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:54pm

      I second that!!!!!

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    • TheWholeTruth
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:10pm

      you’re exactly right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      RON PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • TheWholeTruth
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:12pm

      You’re EXACTLY RIGHT! But it’s not Perry.. it’s the OTHER TEXAS CANDIDATE!!!!!

      Shame on you Blaze for blocking anyone that says his name!

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    • TheWholeTruth
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:14pm

      Okay, they didn’t block, my apologies to you Blaze, it just didn’t post for a while

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    • Xpat48
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:40pm

      And I 3rd.

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    • I support God's Israel!
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 3:15pm

      Ron Paul for President! Now there is an ANTI-GLOBALIST and a TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT. He is in favor of abolishing the IRS. Wouldn’t that be nice?

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    • LostInWashington
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:41pm

      Personally, (and I mean that) Perry or Paul. We just need one of these Texans to get in there and undo the mess.

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    • weeblewacker1
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 12:14pm

      aaahhh,mr.rick perry,one of the biggest, slimy est members of the g.o.p.how so you may ask? how about stealing funds that are meant to help the elderly and poor pay there eclectic bills.very true.go look it up.how about trying to screw veterans out of there right to vote by not excepting veterans’ identification cards (they are a photo I.D.) at the voting halls? (this is a law that is pending in the texas leg. that he supports).how about him wanting texas secede from the U.S.? how about him using federal stimulus funds to balance his state budget?(something like 94 billion dollars worth) and his job creation record? almost all goverment jobs and minimum wage ones.Texas does in fact lead the nation in minimum-wage jobs and in both the number of people who are uninsured and the percentage of the population that’s uninsured. Under the supposedly antigovernment Perry, government jobs grew at twice the rate of private-sector jobs.and check out the Cameron Todd Willingham case,gee,did he just execute a innocent man? and for a real whooper,how about him saying S.S.was a Ponzi scheme,” and that both it and Medicare are unconstitutional. Never mind that the Supreme Court ruled that Social Security is perfectly constitutional. A court with seven Republicans and just two Democrats ruled (in Helvering v. Davis) that Social Security does not violate the 10th Amendment or any other part of the Constitution.and for smarts? how do you get a “C” in Animal Breeding? like he did in coll

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  • lonewolf57
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:37pm

    I like Perry,and I can imagine the pressure he’s under.But for Pete’s sake,I hate it when a candidate is reading from a written speech.
    Whats in a persons heart and mind should suffice.Look directly at the camera and just say what you feel and what you stand for.That’s what I always like about Palin.She don’t need a script.

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    • Rational Man
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:47pm

      Your right! Palin just writes notes on her hand and arm.
      Palin uses written pages and they all use teleprompters from time to time.
      I’ve seen Palin speak in person twice and she had notes. She had the speech part memorized because it was exactly the same in every town she stumped in during the election. I don’t care!
      Doesn’t seem like much of a reason to critisize someone, unless they are like Obama who can’t say anything without the TP.

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    • SmoothCrimiNole
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:50pm

      you obviously show your ignorance and inexperience in trying to give a cogent coherent speech that last longer than 5 minutes. you can’t do that without notes, sorry. and by the way, he has impeccable public speaking skills. at least his eyes aren’t glued to a teleprompter for an hour… being in the room while Obama has given a speech is the weirdest thing I have ever experienced, he acts like no one is there and just stares at the teleprompters.

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    • lonewolf57
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:13pm

      Looking up,looking down.A dynamic and heartfelt speaker will not do this,and keep it at a minimum at best.I learned this back in high school 40 years ago! It seems to me that many have mastered the computer and technology,but not public speaking! If Perry only had Newt’s masterful speaking skills……maybe Newt should be his mentor .He’s not winning a Prez election.Its going to take everything we can do to beat the Commie in the White House.

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  • Glenn in Virginia
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:37pm

    MessNBC already compared him to George W. Bush.

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  • Magyar
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:36pm

    Just got a tingle up AND down my leg—-CAN I VOTE NOW?

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  • jmsdysart
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:35pm

    OH NO! Will Governor Rick Perry of Texas be the PRO-SHARI’A candidate?
    Posted: August 10, 2011 | Author: barenakedislam | Filed under: Say WHAT? | 83 Comments »
    The Texas Governor has an unusually cozy relationship with the Muslim community.

    ATTENTION BNI READERS: Please share this story with your Facebook or other online friends. It’s pretty much under the radar so far.

    Grendel Report – Rick Perry has made a name for himself in the last few weeks by palling around with some radical evangelical Christian figures who are openly hostile to Islam, and have even, in one notable case, called for a ban on Muslim immigration to the U.S. But it turns out that the Texas governor has had surprisingly warm, constructive relations with at least one group of Muslims over the years.

    Perry is a friend of the Aga Khan, the religious leader of the Ismailis, a sect of Shia Islam that claims a reported 15 to 20 million adherents worldwide. Sprouting from that friendship are at least two cooperation agreements between the state of Texas and Ismaili institutions, including a far-reaching program to educate Texas schoolchildren about Islam. That’s a partnership that has already prompted a bit of grumbling in far-right corners of the blogosphere and could conceivably become a primary issue if, as expected, Perry enters the presidential race.

    The Aga Khan, who claims a direct lineage to the Prophet Mohammed, controls a vast international network of business and philanthropi

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    • mr.goodvibe
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:04pm

      Maybe taht is why he waited till after the debate. The fox gang was pulling no punches.

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  • tkrnstr
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:34pm

    All of you bashing Perry for being a democrat for part of the 80′s… well even ronald regan was a democrat.

    Rick Perry 2012 !

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    • Tear Em Up
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:35pm

      I fear his being from Texas, after all the people with Bush derangement syndrome, will hurt his chances. But, I like him and hope he stirs things up.

      http://traffic.libsyn.com/mikeleeandterrymartin/Number_76_August_13th_2011.mp3

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    • ProbIemSoIver
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:43pm

      RINO !!! He has been seen at Bilderberg meetings.There are speculations that he has been handpicked by the illuminati to be the next president. He has Doubled the size of the Government since he became the Gov. of Texas. He used to work for Al Gore in his past Campaigns. He claims to be a Staunch opponent of illegal immigration but is attributing to the problem, behind the scenes. he is an Advocate of the Texas Corridor, a part of the AGENDA 21, North American Union treaty. He is a Global Elitist. A part of the Industrial Military Complex. A neo-con. A progressive. Another Clown.
      Another puppet. RON PAUL is our only hope to save this Country !!!! This MSM crime of hiding the truth about RON PAUL being the Front-runner, will come back to be cause of their demise !!!! If you want more of the same old, same old, elect this Perry clown.

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    • TRILO
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:16pm

      And what was Perry’s reason for changing parties? How about political gain and higher office. The Republican party recruited him. Whereas Reagan evolved in his political thinking while he was the ambassador for General Electric. As he traveled the country talking to the employees, plant managers and community groups he found a similar complaint in his visits; over regulation and high taxes. As he wrote his own speeches both before and after he was President he studied and learned. It was his new knowledge that opened his eyes and influenced him to change parties, not because he was recruited or because it was a better political move.

      While Texas might be the best place for business I have not been happy with many of his other policies and they are a warning sign to me.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:34pm

      Trilo, what’s wrong with his policies?
      I’ve done some research on his record as Texas governor and I like much of what he has done. There are too many things to list so you can do your own homework, but most of his policies are not bad.

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  • capecodsully
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:31pm

    Perry/Rubio!

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    • HankScram
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:38pm

      Finally, a conservative with some fire!! Maybe a few more will jump in. Enough of these liberals like Romney or kooks like Huntsman.

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    • SmoothCrimiNole
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:52pm

      Perry rubio 2012!!!!! Ftw!!!!

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  • Libertarian B 4 Libertarians Were Cool
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:31pm

    As I’ve said: Rick Perry = RINO in every sense of the word!

    “Rick Perry, who entered the Texas legislature as a Democrat in 1984, SERVED AS AL GORE’S Texas Campaign Chairman in the 1988 presidential campaign. Soon after the campaign, Perry switched parties and was elected Texas Agriculture Commissioner as a Republican in 1990.”

    No true conservative should even consider this opportunistic snake!

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    • db321
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:34pm

      Let the Liberal Demagoguery began. Lib’s move over the the “Eyes of Texas” are on the White House and were sending one of our very best to take it back. Lib’s will be mad – Conservative will be glad.

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    • Fly Old Glory 24/7 365
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:39pm

      I venture to say that many posting on this site were at one time in their youth a Democrat. I once thought Ted Kennedy was the answer. If that is all ya got on him, pretty weak….

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    • SmoothCrimiNole
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:54pm

      and you have never changed your position on anything have you? well I guess if Reagan were running today you would be against him too…that sounds like true wisdom.

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    • Libertarian B 4 Libertarians Were Cool
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:33pm

      If you didn’t know that Al Gore was a massive twit in 1988, let alone act as his Texas campaign chairman, then you are unqualified to be president!

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    • Sean In LI
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:51pm

      Ronald Reagan was once a Democrat, and was even the leader of a labor union! People change, as do their positions as they get older and wiser, and also as political parties dramatically change their platforms. if Perry’s big problem is that 27 years ago he was a Democrat, you Ron Paul folks are in trouble.

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    • Libertarian B 4 Libertarians Were Cool
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:59pm

      THAT’S THE POINT! Look at his recent record as governor. He hasn’t changed. There’s ample evidence that he is a RINO. Quit giving him a pass because Regan was once a democrat. So what! Regan would have opposed the majority of Perry’s record while Perry was a sitting Republican governor. Quit being sheep and get behind someone who has been a proven and tested patriot for decades–namly, RON PAUL!

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    • krisfaction74
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 10:34pm

      Even if he was a Dem I would take a Texas Dem over a Massachusetts Republican any day, unless they were from Houston (lol)

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    • GOTT-EM-MAUSER
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 11:25pm

      Most of the Rick “Great Hair” Perry cheerleaders still suffer from the DELUSIONAL BRAIN FADE of being a “Republican”=being a “Conservative”. Gotta cut them some slack, they are actually stupid enough to believe that Perry could/would/has any intention of, really changing the direction of this God Forsaken Country. They mostly just want “Somone who can WIN” so they can “Feel Better” about “Goin to He!! in a Handbasket” being our ultimate destination.

      Bottom line for the Dufuss Corps is, As we say in Texas, It DON’T MAKE NO NEVER MIND, WHICH CROOK gets elected, it’s ALL just about OVER anyway.

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  • Look4DBigPicture
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:30pm

    I‘m watching Perry’s speech right now … how Presidential and motivating … Obama’s worst nightmare (teehee) .But hang on … Hillary’s lurking in the background. I sense it’s goodbye Barack and hello Hillary as the Democratic candidate for 2012. It will be Perry hands down … but will we really be forced to listen to progressive Hillary again??? (cringe)

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    • MODEL82A1
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:34pm

      You have quite the imagination. Of course Obama will NOT BE PRIMARIED. 2012 will be Obama v. Romney and the outcome is FAR from certain.

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    • Fly Old Glory 24/7 365
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:46pm

      anyone that thinks Hillary is not thinking about challenging BHO is nuts. There are a group of very powerful democrats pushing her to enter so I guess some will be surprised when it happens. I hope she doesnt, but I see it happening….

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    • momprayn
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 5:22pm

      Yes, I’ve been reading the same thing — there are many important Dems that now are very worried about Obama and don’t want him re-elected and are hoping Hillary will. And we all know how much she and Bill do not like Obama & are furious that he “stole” her chance to be President unfairly, etc. & probably been thinking and scheming for “such a time as this”.

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  • UBETHECHANGE
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:16pm

    Perry worked for Al Gore’s campaign and used to be a Democommie. Not sure he can be trusted and really don’t know much about him other than that. Any thoughts/info?

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    • lylejk
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:34pm

      Some more info for you. :)

      http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AvKrToXCIeW.ohA27RDfb3GbvZx4?fr=fptb-fp-s&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF8&p=perry%20bilderberg

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    • Tinfoilhat
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:36pm

      Ronald Reagan was a Democrat too.

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    • SheriS
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:36pm

      As Governor, he certainly has not acted anything like a Dummycrat! His state is far better off then most states and doesn’t have an abundance of people on the government dole like most democrat led states! Right now we need someone with the kind of record that Gov. Perry has! You can tear him down but he is far better then any of the current candidates who have announced previously

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    • TheShocker
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:39pm

      A 1980s Democrat in Texas was ten times as conservative as any non tea party Republican today. Until the 1990s there was essentially only one party in Texas. Perry is far from perfect and has made mistakes, but does present a viable alternative to the unelectable and unacceptable competitors for the Republican nomination.

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    • nothingbuthetruth
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:39pm

      I use to be a democrat, not a total boob though. I dont really like him,. He does seem like a typical politician. Not crazy for him. Sarah could beat obama. Any of these Republicans can, just I know she would bring about REAL change for the good of our country faster than anyone else. Backman is my second choice.

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:42pm

      Al Gore used to be a decent human being back in the 80‘s and early 90’s — before he got so creepy. Gore’s narcissism and grandiosity has worsened with age.

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    • woemcat
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:13pm

      he switched parties right after working on gore’s 88 campaign. perhaps he was the first to realize gore is dingbat crazy? remember, ronald reagan was a democrat and changed to republican and became one of the greatest presidents in history. people can change their minds and philosophies and actually, i’d rather have someone who has really thought through their beliefs. not saying he’s my pick, but that’s something to think about.

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    • lylejk
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:21pm

      Don‘t get me wrong and I’ll say this again. If Perry does happen to get the Republican nominiation, I‘ll pinch my nose with both my hands and use my elbow to pull the lever for Perry since we can’t have another 4 years of BO. That said, I despise globalist and still have some hope that we get a true patriot to stop this madness. Still Perry is 1000 times better then BO. Don’t really see a viable 3rd party candidate worth risking the removal of BO either; sad for us all. :)

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    • momprayn
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 5:30pm

      THESHOCKER – yes, – many don’t remember or know that – that Dems back then were “conservative” patriotic types – not at all like they evolved into. His father was a Consverative Democrat in West Texas where he was born & they did a lot of help for those ranching & farming communities. So that’s probably why he was a Dem in his earlier years. I don’t think he was aware of how weird Gore was when he was involved there b/c he changed over right after that experience and he has come out publicly for the last decade talking about how weird Gore is and about how crazy his global warming stuff is – it’s on the internet.

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  • MODEL82A1
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:10pm

    Perry will quickly and easily branded a racist, radical, right wing hate-monger nutjob by the Left via their media arm.

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    • SmoothCrimiNole
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:55pm

      even more reason to vote for him!

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    • LibertyGoddess
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 4:32pm

      Good point. However, as conservatives we have got to remember that it is the moderates (middle) that determines elections now. The only candidate that moderates like or lefties with no loyalties is Mitt. Perry may turn on Evangelicals, but that stiffens the moderates even more. Evangelicals, please stop wearing religion on your sleeve. You got us Obama with Hucklebees shenanigans.

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  • StrangernFiction
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:09pm

    Perry is no “hard-core conservative.” That is comical.

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  • tower7femacamp
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:08pm

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-CrNlilZho

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    • trueblueday
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:59pm

      Perry attended Bilderberg and 2007 and 2011. As reported in part in Inforwars: Speculation that Perry is the Bilderberg group’s ace card was prompted by the current political climate, which can largely be gleaned from the fact that Perry is a longtime, unwavering supporter of the NAFTA superhighway and related infrastructure projects. These pave the way for the Bilderberg-supported North American Union (NAU) proposal that would merge the US, Canada, and Mexico.
      I hope someone will followup on this, but I found that Perry used to be Al Gore’s campaign manager(?)

      Mitt Romney has attended Bilderberg. Again, please do your own homework. We already know that Obama and Hillary has attended multiple Bilderberg meetings and has set the sail (along with Bush) towards their agenda.

      The Council on Foreign Relations and trilateral committee are included in this agenda of a NWO and north American open borders. Many in our government have ties to these organizations. Basically, it’s about globalization on their part.

      I realize it all sounds hard to believe, I feel the same way. But, for good or bad, I will gather more incite into who these candidates are, who they are connected with, and what they truly stand for. We need to find someone who is going to actually represent US. We are still months away from an election. We cannot afford another misstep.

      Find out who these candidates are before we vote or we’ll have four more years of “change” we never ask

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  • nysparkie
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:04pm

    Guess he figured he can do as well as the rest of them in those stupid debates. Why do they put up with the crap, even from Fox News. Wallace was a JOKE! No one cares what type of shambles Newt’s election committee is in. God Help Us. Now I have to wait and see what Perry has to say and how he is different then the others.

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  • quicker
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:04pm

    Well one thing is for sure , he has never lost an election.Will this break his win lost record?

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  • tower7femacamp
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:01pm

    Ron Paul is our only hope
    The Republican establishment, spearheaded by neo-con talking heads like Rush Limbaugh, are once again party to an orchestrated hoax as part of an effort to sideline Ron Paul by claiming he is a fringe candidate even as his success in national polls prove he is a powerful front runner for the 2012 presidential election.
    http://www.infowars.com/forget-the-hoax-ron-paul-is-a-presidential-front-runner/

    how has listening to the Media worked out for America so far ????

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    • gmoneytx
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:08pm

      You sound like Princess Leah in Star Wars, “Help me Obi One Kenobi, you’re my only hope”

      Ron Paul is a frail old man…he probably won’t make it to the election!

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    • Jacque
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:15pm

      Dude,

      I love Ron Paul, but he is NOT electable. If you want to give the WH back to the Dictator vote for Ron Paul. If you want to save America and put Ron Paul in a high position in our new govt. fine. I believe he would be great. Independents (who helped put Dick BO in office) won’t vote for him.

      1) Follow your gut and lose ALL your freedoms or 2) Vote for someone who can beat this Dick BO and retain your freedom, your choice.

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    • quicker
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:15pm

      After Thursday with Iran having a right to have nucs.he doesn`t have a chance .And they don`t get much loonier than Alex Jones.And I could have told you that Perry would run back in 2000.So it took Jones until 08.Ohy wow such insight.So why don`t you go back to your little cabin in the backwoods and let us get to work in defeating Obama in 2012.

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    • MODEL82A1
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:16pm

      If Paul is your only hope, give up now. Your ridiculous conspiracy theories define you as a fool.

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    • UFOCPrez
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:20pm

      It appears as though you are pretty reliant on media yourself. InfoWars has a media message as well.

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    • alces1
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:35pm

      You must be smoking some kind of rope.Rush Limbaugh supporting the Republican establishment.Apparently you are a left -wing loon who has never listened to Rush Limbaugh and only speaking from your left-wing talking points.Rush really supported Mr. Rino. himself John McCain and people like Specter another rino when he was in the Republican party.The day you see Rush Limbaugh or Ann Coulter support an establishment Republican is the day hell freezes over.Again, what kind of left-wing rope are you smoking.Go back and post on your liberal blog sites.

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    • Sunnyr
      Posted on August 14, 2011 at 7:25pm

      Ron Paul is a joke! He will NEVER be president and even though he has a couple of good ideas, even a blind hog finds an acorn every now and then. NO WAY would I waste my vote on Ron Paul.

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  • cntrlfrk
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:00pm

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    Perry/ Palin 2012!

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  • Barry
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:00pm

    Awesome

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  • tower7femacamp
    Posted on August 13, 2011 at 12:59pm

    Bilderberg Rick, Alex Jones predicted he would run
    back in 2008s movie the end game

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    • SmoothCrimiNole
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 2:01pm

      if that is the case, he knows who’s going to win. sorry but conspiracy theories are just that…theories…

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    • S_Malc13
      Posted on August 13, 2011 at 8:21pm

      Not a conspiracy theory, he accurately predicted it based on facts. Put your Fox News down!

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