Rick Perry to Announce GOP Candidacy Saturday
- Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:38pm by
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A spokesman for Texas Gov. Rick Perry confirmed Thursday that Perry will indeed be running for president. The formal announcement is allegedly set to take place this Saturday.
Perry will make “a definitive announcement that he is in the 2012 race for the presidency Saturday,” aides reportedly told Fox News.
This statement appears far more significant sounding than past indications from the Perry camp that the governor might be seeking to run for president.
FN adds that one source said “this is it,” and that there would be no exploratory committee, nor further deliberation.
Perry will reportedly spend most of next week on the campaign trail.
With the GOP debate set to take place Thursday night and the pending announcement of Rick Perry’s presidential bid, this could be a bumpy ride.
Are you glad to learn Perry is throwing his hat in the ring and do you think him a formidable candidate? Please weigh in.
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Comments (65)
Bill Rowland
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 6:00amPerry isn’t perfect, but he is our best chance to beat Obama, and to repeal some of the ridiculous legislation that Fancy Nancy and Hapless Harry got passed for BO.
Report Post »Perry/Bachmann in 2012
Cato_Va
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 9:01amhttp://www.texasobserver.org/cover-story/rick-perrys-army-of-god
Perry supporters, explain this!
Report Post »gmoneytx
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 10:45amAgreed, as I was watching the news this morning out of Houston, his staff said he is definitely running…Go Rick!
Report Post »reform
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 5:59amA vote for him will put you in chains! he is trying to make Texas great, which to some degree he has but it is only to cover for Bush 11. They they play it off as nothing but wasn’t he like a right hand man for Gore not to long ago???? You know they ask only certain people to go to their meeting don’t you? You want to wait to see how things are going yeah right watch how much money he gets right away then decide, why he waited and wonder who is behind him!!! Go Bachmann/Boltin!
Report Post »Roberto G. Vasquez
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 11:39amSpeaking as a good ole Texas boy, it sure does look like the leftist enemy hates Rick Perry! Why? Because they know he can and will defeat Obama and bring the USA back from the brink of Marxist economic destruction!!!
Report Post »vichoff
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:31amThe Ron Paul supporters are out in force on the internet desperately trying to make him into something. He is a fool on foreign policy….He wasn’t us to do business with Cuba….for real? FOR REAL? Thinks Iran is misunderstood…for REAL? For REAL? Please America we lose. Not sure if Perry is the guy…really really wish Rubio would run….but could take a Bachmann or Perry and Rubio VP ticket and I think that would win. Need to hear more from Perry.
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 2:28amI like Rubio, but he brushes quite close (too close) with the open borders crowd. I agree with Paul to an extent, but I don’t care to do any business with Iran or Cuba; enough said. Still, I want to get out of all the countries on this planet, in that I do agree with Paul. Perry will only get my vote if he wins the Primaries, but again, he won’t getting anything else from me, not even my blessing. The only reason I vote for Perry is because he would be AbO. That goes for Romney and Pawlenty too. Paul’s problem is he just comes across as being too out of the box so to speak and the people in this country are center right and that includes our moral foundation. The gay marriage question pretty much looses my vote for him. I do lean libertarian, but for certain things, I still hold sacred and one of them is marriage between man and wife (women) not man and Stan. I won’t change my belief in the sactity of marriage. Still like Cain and leaning towards him, but Bachmann, who I believed did quite well tonight considering the attacks, is my second choice. :)
Report Post »Workforit
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:54amRick Perry is a hybrid clone… The older President Bush always wanted a son with a hint of Al gore throne in for stupidities sake…
Rick Perry is a Bilderberg, RINO, Oldschool Political B*tch from wayyyyyyy back…
A wolf in sheep’s clothing for sure!
If you want more of the same ….Bush/Obama tactics…
(Is there a real difference?)
Vote Rick Perry!
The Bilderbergers and New World Order folks will love you for it!
Report Post »gmoneytx
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 10:46amPerry is the only one with a chance to beat BO…did you not watch the debates last night…bunch of wet fish.
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:53amRick Perry > Pros: Looks good in a suit — Cons: Looks good in a suit
Report Post »LMW
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:57pmLook at this mans record. He is a Rino and would be a bad choice for President. I ask you to look at how he is willing to take private property away to build a toll road from Texas to Canada belonging to a private corporation. This man is a snake and a danger to the US. He talks a big talk but it is the Texas Republicans who have done all of the work and as Governor he has just taken credit for it.
Report Post »Crakaveli
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:40pmhell no
Report Post »BubbaT
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:24pmPerry is just a Southern fried version of snake oil salesman Romney.
Report Post »fatjack
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:49pmPerry is a sharp looking well dressed RINO.
Report Post »Jack2011
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:26amRick Perry is Mitt Romney without the face lift.
Report Post »flipper1073
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 10:52amHI JACK glad i didn’t say that on a plane !
Report Post »2 Jacks sorry HI JACK2011 that still doesn’t sound good.
claymoremacm
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:26pmcharles116,no you are wrong it is fannie mae and freddy mac and the commie reinvestment act care of barney and co.
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:29pmFAnny and FReddy were a tiny drop in the bucket,
Report Post »We spent 3 1/2 Trillion dollars in the middle east.
retiredgranny
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:17pmWatch the MSM go after the four non-globalist, Bachman, Paul, Santorum and Cain. The Bilderberger Group has been grooming and positioning Rick Perry along with the other globalists and the one who takes the lead will have lots of money for campaigning just like Obama.,
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 2:17amSad but believe you are right RetiredGranny. :)
Report Post »republitarian
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:56pmIt’s clear that some Republicans in Texas are unhappy with Gov. Perry. Could someone who lives there give me the lowdown on this guy? Where do you consider him to be weak and why?
Report Post »boxofpens
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:39pmBorn, raised, and have never lived anywhere other than Texas. I honestly can’t see any weakness in Perry. As much as I would like a non-politician to be president, I just don’t think one would be able to get anything done. Perry controversies: requiring girls to get a vaccine and the trans-Texas corridor. The vaccine bill had amendments attached to it that were good for Texas, and to get those passed, Perry allowed parents to opt out of the “required” vaccine. The trans-Teas corridor created an uproar with the public, Perry listened and it subsequently died. The 2012 race is going to be about Jobs Jobs Jobs, and Perry is the only candidate that has the record and can stand up to Obama on that significant issue.
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:52pmPerry doesn’t have to run, he’s so oily he could slide.
Report Post »The only thing he‘ll accomplish is to cut into Bachmann’s already loony followers.
flipper1073
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 10:40amCHARLES
BOXOFPENS
you two seem to be at odds
charles hates Perry
boxofpens is a luke warm Perry supporter.
my guess is your both Ron Paul supporters
don’t get me wrong I like a lot of what RP says
if you could mix in some common sense I’m with ya
but some of the stuff he says is goofy an makes him unellectable
even in the primaries.He would make an excellent Sec.of Treasury.
Back to the subject ,Rick Perry is a Bilderbergers and New World Order
Report Post »kind of Guy like Bush 1&2 He’s weak on immigration
Used to be a Democrat Al Gore’s campaign manager or something.
Not my choise by any means but if he’s the Repubs nominee
I’ll vote for him the only one I wont vote for is Romney
If He‘s it I’m Writing in DONALD DUCK.
gmoneytx
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 10:49amRon Paul‘s so old and frail if a stiff wind came by he’d blow over. He has no muscle to handle it…Perry is the only one with any charisma and a record to prove it.
Report Post »boxofpens
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 1:34pm@flipper: I am absolutely a Perry supporter. I am not a RP supporter- though I agree with some of what he says, he’s a just a little too looney for me, and I honestly don’t think he would be able to get anything done were he to become POTUS. Perry on the other hand WOULD be able to get things done, probably more so than any other candidate, and he could beat Obama.
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:51pmSaid this more then a few times (and others have too) but I will not support a Bilderberg in the Primaries period. If, God forbid, he actually wins the Primary nomination, then, pince my nose with both my hands and use my elbow to click for him since I don’t think I can survive another BO term. Please, oh please, folks, don’t vote another RiNO in. Beck likes Bachmann and I do too; also like Cain, but Cain has been waivering a bit of late and unless he does something fantastic and soon, I’ll support Bachmann despite she being from Minnesota. :)
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:55pmThe GOP won’t support her or give her the nomination.
Report Post »boxofpens
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 12:25am@charles116- I agree.
Report Post »Shelby56
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:27pmGovernor good hair is not the answer. check his record in Texas. He is a Rhino the likes of John Macain
Report Post »Shelby56
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:20pmGovernor good hair is not the answer he could not make it as a democrat in Texas. I gould not vote for him for governor. i just left it blank and hoped for the best.
Report Post »clingingtogodandguns
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:09pmJust ask this guy 1 question will you audit the federal reserve within the first 90 day’s. yes he‘s our guy no or any waver he’s not our guy.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:04pmNot perfect but no candidate is going to be. He is a true, proven leader. A politician with integrity and one we can certainly believe, Governor knows the tremendous challenges we face and certainly knows what needs to be done. Loves his country, his family and GOD. So happy to finally have some good news. Change we can really believe in.
Report Post »republapig
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:40pmI hope you are right, because I’m voting for him.
Report Post »Maybe he will do something about all the illegals.
charles116
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:56pmHe not a leader.
Report Post »His was the first state to go under.
impalamantx
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 4:24pmFirst state to go under? Under what? Budget? This is a man whose mantra for government is… “don’t spend all the money”, and he’s done a pretty good job of that here in TX. We’re suffering in this recession too, but you know what? I can’t go down a street and not see a “help wanted” sign here. He’s lobbied many companies to move or expand to TX, which is an incredibly business-friendly state. Are there things that I don’t agree with him on? Of course. The Trans-Texas-Corridor comes to mind. But, his stance on States’ rights is spot on – do a little research on him – and not what your cousin’s sister-in-law’s brother that lives in Oregon said on Facebook about him.
Report Post »uslawman1983
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:03pmNone of the candidates are perfect but I believe that at least they love America and are more in line with the principles set forth by our founding fathers. Any of them are far better than the anti-American in the WH now.
Report Post »Marco Rubio / Allen West in 2016
clingingtogodandguns
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:01pmDon’t be fooled this guy is part of the globalist.Bush 3,he voted for illegal immigration and so on and soon.Our only choices right now are Paul,Bachmann.Santorum,Cain, those are the only ones who aren’t in with the globalist big government.I know it‘s going to be hard to pull these people across the finish line but this is it if obummer wins it’s over.We”re all socialist now.Please stick to your morals.
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:58pmReading this in the East, all I can say is you folks are REALLY isolated.
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:01pmI like Rick Perry and will vote for him or whomever the GOP nominates… Now come on you “Bilderberger” freaks call me a Rino loving sheeple or some such thing.
He is conservative enough for me and can move the needle to the right.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:06pmAND he is the only one that can beat barry boy!
Report Post »republitarian
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:12pm“Now come on you “Bilderberger” freaks call me a Rino loving sheeple or some such thing.”
LOL
Report Post »Crakaveli
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 11:45pm“I will vote for whomever the GOP nominates.”
Dear God.
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:55pmYes, he’s running………..Interesting article:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/8694278/Rick-Perry-the-Paint-Creek-boy-who-would-be-king.html
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:50pmI will vote for the republican that wins the primary.
That said…This sucks…
Report Post »republitarian
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:09pmHi Trolltrainer, been awhile. I also will vote for the Republican nominee. So what don’t you like about Perry?
Report Post »Ronko
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:48pmIf this rumor is true then Perry will probably be the next president. His resume destroys the rest of the Repubs and Rommey’s baggage will certainly do him in against Perry.
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:59pmThe rumor isn’t true.
Get on with your life.
Texas is a mess.
Report Post »impalamantx
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 4:36pmGood grief Charles116. What’s wrong with TX? It isn’t bankrupt? It’s job growth out-paces the rest of the states? The businesses here are hiring? Perry is pro-states’ rights? What? Or is it you simply don’t like Perry? IF you don’t like Perry, that’s fine. But stop mis-representing TX.
Report Post »patriot4ever
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 8:41pmNot a chance of voting for this guy, illegal immigrants love his policies.
Report Post »republapig
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 9:37pmI think he would be the only one to fix the fence down there.
Report Post »charles116
Posted on August 11, 2011 at 10:00pmNote to you folks
THis country’s problems are caused by wall Street not illegals.
Hell-O
Report Post »impalamantx
Posted on August 12, 2011 at 4:39pmLike the policy that he wants to put National Guard on the border with unmanned drones (used for real-time intelligence gathering?). Those are the policies the illegals love? The Feds are the ones blocking the governors of the Mexico border states from protecting their citizens.
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