Texas Governor Rick Perry in 2012? The answer is. . .
- Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:42pm by
Mike Opelka
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A week ago, as Huckabee and Daniels announced they were NOT running, pundits wondered where all the serious GOP presidential candidates were hiding. If you answered Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Alaska, give yourself a gold star.
We now know that Mitt Romney is going to announce his Presidential run next week, Michele Bachmann says that she too will make it official in early June, and Sarah Palin’s bus trip has folks wondering about her intentions. But what about Rick Perry of Texas?
Our friends at KTRH radio in Houston Texas have confirmed with the governor’s offices that Rick Perry is giving serious consideration to tossing his hat into the ring:
The longest serving governor in Texas history reversed course today after saying for months that he wasn’t interesting in running for the White House.
The governor was asked if he would you consider running for president. Perry answered that he’s focused on the session but, according to spokesperson Katherine Cesinger, “Would think about it just like he thinks about a lot of things important to the people on the state of Texas.”
Earlier this week, the station tossed around the idea of a Perry candidacy:
KTRH also reports:
Many KTRH political insiders say Perry might be popular but doubt that he could raise the funds needed to win the Republican nomination.
But that hasn’t stopped Perry from at least considering. The story is breaking across the country with the Associated Press reporting:
Perry has been a darling of the tea party and could ignite a groundswell of support among the libertarian-leaning, anti-tax movement. He was an early endorser of the groups that helped Republicans take control of the U.S. House, statehouses and governors’ offices in 2010.
As stated earlier, a once barren candidate field is fast becoming filled with a wide selection of GOP presidential hopefuls.
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Comments (96)
Big Texan
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:20pmYes , Perry has some good points and I’ve been forced to vote for him the last 2 elections …… but …… let’s not forget the Trans-Texas Coridor where private land owners were being forced to give up their land and then there was “ Gardisil” where his Big Pharma donors convinced him that every preteen girl in the state should receive their new wonder drug. This man has proven himself to be a pure politician ( never met a bribe he didn’t like ). So why did I vote for him ? Based on my very vocal displeasure with him, I have been asked that many times. My answer is always the same ……. that no matter how big a slimeball he is , or corrupt he is , or even the fact that he is indeed a member of the Bilderberg Group which reduces him to a sub human species , in other words ,the lowest form of humanity on the planet …… AT LEAST HE’S NOT A DEMOCRAT !!!!!!
Report Post »publicuss
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:15pmPaul/Stossel 2012
Report Post »donh2
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:13pmPerry is a George Bush Jr clone. All posing and lip servicing the conservative agdenda to con people out of support , co opt the opposition to big government fascism, and secretly cut deals with democrats.
Report Post »Dawngreene
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:05pmNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. He is for a North American Union of Mexico, US, and Canada.
Report Post »Texas woman56
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:01pmHe is a RHINO. He has not helped education, just like Bush, make more problems for it. Of course, I would sure vote for him instead of Obama. I really like Chris Christy! Is there anyway we can tell him he may not be ready but if he does not run there may not be a U.S. that we recognize by the next election.
Report Post »NJD
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:46pmDoesn’t Texas already have a better education systems than most states in the USA?
Report Post »CDD
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:39pmLet’s clear the muddy water, shall we?
ROMNEY=MCCAIN=DOLE….NO MORE “NON-COMBATIVE” WEENIES!!!!!!! Weenies have their place….. on the grill !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obama will NOT play nice. A weenie cannot defeat him. (Just ask John McCain!!!)
Unfortunately, Herman Cain may have just screwed himself.
Newt Gingrich DID screw himself!
Starting to become clear yet??????????
PALIN/BACHMANN 2012 !!!!
THE LIBERAL/SOCIALISTS ARE SCARED TO DEATH OF THOSE TWO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »gdbhusker
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:11pmBachman just voted FOR the patriot act extension!!!! and she is the chair of the TEA party!!!! how much more ANTI-AMERICAN can you get than that….also she gets HUGE subsidies from the gov, for minn farming….she is a sham…….no republicans or democrats!!!! LIBERTARIAN IS THE ONLY ANSWER to the status quo.
Report Post »Chappy123
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 11:56pmThat would be a wonderful ticket but the “racist’s” would never allow females to run the country! Can we call the racists?
Report Post »Blackhawk1
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:33pmHas Perry done anything real life? You are kidding right? Here is his Bio. He has done much more than Obama and has been a 3 time Governor running one of the largest states which has the largest job growth rate in the nation. Not to mention he even served in the Military. Looks like he has potential to me.
Professional Experience:
United States Air Force, 1972-1977
Political Experience:
Governor, State of Texas, 2000-present
Lieutenant Governor, State of Texas, 1999-2000
Commissioner of Agriculture, State of Texas, 1990-1998
Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 1985-1990
Organizations:
Report Post »Chair, Republican Governors Association, present
Lifetime Member, American Legion Post #75
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Member, National Rifle Association
Member, Tarrytown United Methodist Church
Former Member, Corps of Cadets
NJD
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:43pmSo, Obama organized an entire community. LOL
Perry is my choice at the moment unless Christi runs which he isn’t. West would make a good VP. That or Ted Nugent for VP.
Report Post »Red Bubba
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 7:04pmTed is going to Secretary of the Interior
Report Post »harumph
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:32pmI’d do a Perry/West ticket.
Report Post »No prisoners.
nomorelawyers
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:32pmAnyone would be better then the whiter hater dumbo.
Report Post »Mr. Nice Guy
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:24pmMr. Perry has one of the highest electabilties of the potential Republican candidate field. Of course some folks here will have negative things to say about him. While they’re waiting for the perfect candidate the rest of us need to get behind someone who can defeat Obama/Biden. Mr. Perry can do that.
Report Post »wahoowa96
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:30pmNobody is under the delusion that there is a perfect candidate, but there are better than Tricky Rick Perry. Paul, Bachmann and Cain would all be better than Mr. Perry. This Texan will vote for Obama before he votes for Perry. At least Obama is up front about his marxist ways.
Report Post »Mr. Nice Guy
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:52pmwahoowa96,
“Nobody is under the delusion that there is a perfect candidate….”
Obviously you are not but I submit that some are. No reason to argue the point however.
Dr. Paul could defeat Obama/Biden if he chooses his running mate wisely. I don’t see him winning the nomination however. Neither Mrs. Bachmann nor Mr. Cain will be able to win the general election. It breaks my heart as I would dearly love to see Mr. Cain as POTUS.
If you are serious about voting for Obama, well that is your right of course. I hope you can live with that decision.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:21pmA lot of Ohio folks here, too.
Report Post »Thank you all you Texans! I am a Texan by birth, Del Rio, ‘61.
I’ll check out the Trans Texas Corridor.
Red Bubba
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 7:05pmDel Rio is in Mexico now.
Report Post »wahoowa96
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:17pmPerry is a total big government neocon loser. In addition to his trying to steal Texans’ land to build the TTC, he also tried to force parents to give their little girls the HPV shot, even if they were trying to teach them not to have intercourse before getting married. Why shouldn’t a shot be up to the parents. Lets you know what he thinks government’s role is: to run your life.
Report Post »welaney
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:16pmPerry is someone that would fight for amnesty instead of against it. He talks a good talk on the campaign trail, but then turns coat after he’s elected. He’s a sneaky one. I would be more apt to vote for Palin or Bachman because of their honesty. I do have experience with Rick Perry because I am a Texan who proudly lives in Texas.
Report Post »boston-rightwinger
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:11pmI would support Perry over Mitt. Common Sense, respectful, smart, not an elite and is not afraid to speak his mind. Don’t get me wrong. Whoever the candidate, Obama is going down in 2012.
Report Post »hlht
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:10pmJust know that Texas is doin pretty good economically, he’s for protecting the border..he pulled out a gloc and killed a coyote while jogging one day, so he’s not for gun control…as good as any I reckon.
Report Post »TexasCommonSense
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:18pmIt was a Ruger LCP .380.
Report Post »TexasArmadillo
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:19pmIt was a Ruger LCP .380 w/ laser scope. I do not mean to be all specific with it, but a Gloc is easier to shoot then the LCP. To add to that you can now buy the coyote edition LCP in Texas only.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:55pmI will stick to my Model 10s, two inch (carry) and four inch in the night stand. Over a 100yrs being produced because they work and they last a lifetime
Report Post »hlht
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 5:10pmit was a guess at the type …i stand corrected..thanks
Report Post »Red Bubba
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 7:01pmThink of the debate questions we could ask:
Report Post »How many K-frames do you own?
Perry; “5, no 6 or 7, I think.”
0′bama; “What’s an okayframe?”
craiger59
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:05pm“According to a new study from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Lonestar state added 732,000 private sector jobs in the past 10 years, while no other state added more than 100,000. In fact, only 19 states plus the District of Columbia added any jobs at all!.” Rick Perry has been Governor for the past 10 years. ’nuff said.
Report Post »quicker
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 6:12pmAZ. was 2nd with I beleive 19000 add in 10 years
Report Post »Texas Grasshopper
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:02pmalot of Texans here on the blaze isnt there ……hmmmmmm
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:08pm@texasgrasshopper,, damn, right,
Report Post »Rayblue
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:30pmReckon so…
Report Post »Texas Grasshopper
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:00pmI dont agee with everything he has done but he is a damm sight better than most . I would give Mr Perry a serious look folks
Report Post »TexasArmadillo
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:00pmLook up Trans Texas Corridor. After that you can make up you mind.
Report Post »pap pap
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:56pmIt would be nice to see him in the race.
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:55pmYes, I’ve been posting this on here the last couple of days. I’m also a Texan and yes, I like Perry a lot. He’s a real Conservative and in my opinion, happy with what he’s done; however, I don’t know every little thing and not much about his past. He’s “fearless” when it comes to being independent, etc.& hates “big govn’t” but I’m somewhat skeptical of him being too much “politician” as someone else said. Don’t worry, if he runs, you’ll be hearing much. All I know is he is probably one of the few the Dems really fear and don’t want to run, bc he is a sollid Conservative & Rush said as much today also. He also mentioned Sarah Palin & I agree. We’ll see…………..
Report Post »Locked
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:53pmWouldn’t it be nice if someone just came out and said “yes”? It seems every politician seeks to drag their feet until they finally either say No, or go “Oh, well, I don’t really WANT to, but my country NEEDS me, so I’ll do it!”
No. Stand up tall, say there are problems and offer some darn solutions. I’d vote for someone, anyone, if they had the guts to say that and a realistic plan to back it up.
Report Post »101
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:27pmBig decision to spend a half a billion dollars to get a job that pays 200 grand a year 4 x 200K=800K…That would be 500million-800K= 449,200,000.00 loss “if” elected!
BHO will lose a billion or more of Soros funding and NOT GET REELECTED that’s the way to stimulate the economy…BO’s loss 1,000,000,000.00 plus to the American people!
Report Post »101
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:27pmCorrection:
That would be 500million-800K= 499,200,000.00 loss “if” elected!
I was off by 50 million, goes to show you how easy our government loses billions of dollars
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:52pmMilitary career is good, had only he graduated from an Ivy league school. Still anyones guess.
Report Post »deadb4red
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 9:26pmI think these Ivy league graduates have screwed this country up enough. Apparently, they don’t teach people that spending more than what you bring in will not work in the long haul. We need a person who started a business and made it sucessful…someone who has never been in politics. We need new ideas, not the same old dressed up crap.
Report Post »TexasCommonSense
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:47pmHe’s a classic politician, but he would do a better job than BHO.
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:00pm@texascommonsense, he has been good for Texas,and he ha spalyed both sides of the fence, but in the grand scheme of things i have no complaints that would keep me from voting for him, hell, he don’t like obama,and he dang sure want take anyone’s crap, just like the rest of us Texans,
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:01pmHe doesnt do enough about the illegal mexican problem here in Texas. Forget him
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:06pmHave always voted for Perry…………..but remember in Texas, the real power does NOT rest in the Governor.
Report Post »NJD
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:36pm@dealer
He does a lot with the border, just not as loud as some other state like AZ but he does have a system and plan already in place.
I have been emailing Hannity, Beck and some others to push for Perry to run. Heavyweight match up, Perry TKO Obama in the polls.
Report Post »quicker
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 5:52pmAnd he did sign in the voter I.D. law .He has done some good .Sinse 2001 700,000 or more jobs.However there is still the border situlation.But at least the Obama justis dept isn`t sueing us like AZ.At least he is much better than Elmer Fud Bill White,who turned Houston into a sacuray city.And he did kill that coyote that went after his dog.
Report Post »ipaevavu
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 12:47amHe has been our gov. here in texas for 10 years and as far as I can tell we are better off then the rest of the country. Thats gotta speak for perry
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:46pmDon’t know too much about Gov. Perry. any skeletons in his closet?
Report Post »Revere1
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:49pmWhere are the people clamoring for Rick Perry to run? People are more curious about what Palin’s going to do than Perry. http://www.elephantwatcher.com/2011/05/is-there-room-for-rick-perry-in-2012.html
Report Post »TexasCommonSense
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:51pmAnonymous T. Irrelevant, he used to be a Democrat. We’re in good shape here in Texas; I can’t complain.
Report Post »lovenfl3
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:53pmPerry is a pretty good guy. He has been a fairly true conservative. I’m sure the left will come up with something on all the Republicans. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nTMaT_9QGo Perry would be much better than Obama the great divider.
Report Post »Sinista MACE
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:57pmThe answer is “Hell No, you Bilderberg Meeting CFR Member!”
“Escape Texas before Alex Jones, Freedom, and Friends ROUT YOU You globalist turd!”
Report Post »JohnStenberg
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:58pmAs another Texan I know some of Perry. I think the biggest criticism you’ll hear about him was that he briefly supported the Trans-Texas Coridor (super highway to connect Mexico, U.S. and Canada allowing trucks to move freely without going through customs/border check.) Which would have also required the government to seize quite a bit of private land to build this highway. He quickly backed off though once all of Texas cried outrage over the idea.
Other then that he’s been a great Governor in my opinion.
Revere1: I also am more interested in Palin to run for President but I’d be all for Perry jumping in. He’s been a big supporter of getting our state rights back.
Report Post »Lost in the Flyover
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 2:59pmHe had a pretty interesting segment on the Gretta Van Sustran’s show the other night, If you are interested in finding out more about him you should go look for the footage. He certianly understands the border problem and who is crossing and in how many numbers. Beyond that his state has done really well under his economic leadership, they have created more jobs in Texas during the last several years than in any other state in the country, the comparision is lopsided, while the rest of the country has lost jobs texas has been able to sustain a strong economy LIke most Southern Politicians he is not afraid to speak his mind, after being snubbed by Obama during the oil spill, he has pretty much written Obama off and not been afraid to say so..
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:07pm@ anonymous t.irrelevant, everyone has skeletons in their closet, it is just how many bones will fallout when you open the door.
Report Post »oldasdirt
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:07pmI live in Texas.Take on look at our border.Big Ben nationl park.Bigger than most states.Has signs that read(Enter at own risk),
Report Post »Perry is a RINO.
101
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:12pmRick is another Romney one who would sell is soul to be king!
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:16pmDamned straight I’m more interested in Palin running. One reason being she’s tailor-made for the job and another is that she really “wants” it. All these other bumbling, stumbling slugs look like they couldn’t care less.
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:18pmI am from Texas. Pretty boy is a RINO. He is anothe GWB just maybe a little more left…Hell no!
Report Post »escape_from_socialism
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 3:29pmSo far my picks…
1. Ron Paul – very OK
2. Gary Johnson – OK
3. Rick Perry – good for standing for individual liberty as gov.
1004. Herman Cain – bad, fraud, FED
Report Post »1005………rest are RINOS
SlimnRanger
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:31pmWhen i lived and worked in texas for a few years i noticed most folks liked Gov. Perry,as far as i know he has no hidden skeltons but who knows for sure,one thing i do know he would be determined on much better border patrol,I feel he is a decent man
Report Post »avenger
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 4:50pmmany…stay home rick…
Report Post »Sicboy
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 5:17pmOh Lord please don’t let this ex-democrat win the Republican ticket. This man is an opportunist and a lier. I’m a Texan who will not vote for this man.
Report Post »Sicboy
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 5:22pmThis Christian Conservative will vote third party before voting for this liar.
Report Post »Red Bubba
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 6:55pmPerry is a conservative when he knows people are watching him and forcing him to behave himself. This is one Texan who would hold his nose and vote for Perry if he were the only adult on the ballot, but would rather campaign for Allen West.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 7:17pmRick Perry was George Bush’s Lt governor so if Mr. Perry were to run and win the nomination he would be tied to Rino Bush and that’s all we would hear…
As for Perry’s policy, well, look at the border…Seems as another Rino…He won’t run…
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on May 27, 2011 at 7:52pmHe’s a viable candidate. Conservative, believes in states rights, and knows the border needs to be secured. I like him better than Romney, Pawlenty, and especially Newt. At least he knows how to be a leader.
Report Post »We Are Not Alone
Posted on May 28, 2011 at 5:54pmThey ALL have skeletons….. even obama but NOBODY can see any records to get at his skeletons…. I’ve never seen anything like it in my life. How can somebody go to Occidental, Columbia and Harvard and NOBODY but NOBODY had him as a friend, neighbor etc it’s like he never existed. Why is it that everybody had to give a FULL medical history when running for president in 2008, mr obama gave 1 page and that was OK. This president had his father’s FBI file expunged. Did any of your father’s have an FBI file. There are more skeletons in obama‘s closet then all combined and that is why we can’t see any of his records. I wouldn‘t worry too much about Rick Perry’s skeletons.
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