These Are Rick Perry’s New Attack Ads Aimed at Mitt Romney
- Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:36am by
Christopher Santarelli
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Calling Mitt Romney a “flip-flopper” may not be original, but still seems to resonate with the uneasiness many Republicans have with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Coming off a poorly received debate performance, then, Texas Gov.Rick Perry is now trying to capitalize off that uneasiness in two newly-released attack ads aimed at Romney, his chief competitor for the Republican nomination for President in 2012.
On Monday the Perry campaign released an ad entitled “Words Have Meaning,” harking on a charge made by Perry during last Thursday’s debate that Romney altered the text of his “No Apology” book between 2010 and 2011 in order to remove a sentence that suggests Massachusetts’ “RomneyCare” was a model for the rest of the nation:
Perry immediately followed his “Words Have Meaning” ad with another on Tuesday called “Romney’s Race to The Flop,” accusing Romney of going back and forth in supporting the President’s “Race to the Top” education initiative:
In introducing Tuesday’s video, the Rick Perry campaign website writes:
“On issues important to American voters, Mitt Romney has never been known to stick to a position for long. As highlighted at the recent debate, he is finding it particularly easy to be both for and against President Obama’s national school testing and curriculum requirements known as Race to the Top.”
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“Given the constant flips and shifts, most of Mr. Romney’s words seem to have expiration dates.”
When Perry first made the claims of Romney revising his book, the former Massachusetts governor became visibly agitated, and roundly denied Perry’s claims.
“Please don’t try and make me retreat from the words that I wrote in my book,” Romney said. “I stand by what I wrote. I believe in what I did. And I believe that the people of this country can read my book and see exactly what it is.”
The Washington Post notes that Romney did change portions of the language in his book from it’s hardcover release in 2010 to paperback in 2011. However, the Post found that the changes were only in sharpening his language against Obama’s stimulus plan and healthcare plan, rather than reversal of support or “flip-flop.” The Boston Phoenix writes on the differences in regards to healthcare in Romney’s book:
“In the original hardcover, Romney tried to carefully distinguish between the Massachusetts law and the national version that was nearing passage as he wrote.
But the Massachusetts model has become Romney’s bête noire among conservatives, who loathe the national reform they call ‘Obamacare.’ The rewritten paperback swings much harder, proclaiming that ‘Obamacare will not work and should be repealed,‘ and ’Obamacare is an unconstitutional federal incursion into the rights of states.’”
A spokesman for Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC confirmed to the Phoenix:
“The book was originally written in the months immediately following President Obama’s inauguration. A lot has occurred over the last two years, and these updates reflect those happenings.”
The sentence in question in Romney’s book originally appears in the hardcover as, “We can accomplish the same thing for everyone in the country, and it can be done without letting government take over health care,” changed in the paperback to:”“And it was done without the government taking over health care.”
The Washington Post’s Glenn Kessler, however, points out that they key line may be the one that precedes the sentence in question where Romney writes (because it seems show Romney is willing to defer to the states):
“My own preference would be to let each state fashion its own program to meet the distinct needs of its citizens. States could follow the Massachusetts model if they choose, or they could develop plans of their own.”
As for “Romney’s Race to the Flop” released Tuesday by the Perry campaign asserting that Romney has gone back and forth in supporting President Obama’s national school testing and curriculum requirements, Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul has already responded:
“This is just another tall tale from Gov. Perry. Instead of spending time misrepresenting Gov. Romney’s words, Gov. Perry should take some time to explain why he thinks conservatives who disagree with him on providing in-state tuition to illegal immigrants ‘don’t have a heart.’”
Saul noted that the Florida town hall meeting remarks, central to Perry’s flop ad, use footage cut right before Romney says ““For me, get that back to the state level.”
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Comments (172)
kentuckyjim
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:07pmneither one will be electable by the primaries.
Report Post »smackdown33
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:21pmBoth Perry and Romney are liberal wolves in sheep’s clothing.
Report Post »MSG
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:28pm**Flashback** http://governor.state.tx.us/news/speech/5156/
In my opinion, this letter went far beyond his gubernatorial duties… he is actually “gushin” all over this man. His words cross the line of acting respectful, His words were of worship and praising.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:31pmMy first reaction was that I didn’t like the attack ads…then I thought about it a little more, looked at the content and realized this kind of “gloves off” campaign is exactly what we need against Barack Obama who alongside the unions and the DNC will unleash a dirty smear campaign for the ages next year. I applaud Perry for being willing to go for the jugular, McCain wouldn’t do it and look what happened?
Report Post »Pappypatriot
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:49pmI will vote for any of the candidates before Obama. That said I do think Perry is a wicked man and will say and do anything to get elected. I believe Romney is hands down the best choice we have for POTUS. I do like Rick Santorum, Michele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich and Cain. Out of all of these I feel that Mitt not only will make the very best president but his policies and bills will actually be passed.
I am amazed at depth of hypocrisy of Perry. I am equally very impressed with the integrity, honesty and resume that Mitt brings to this race.
Romney/Rubio 2012
Report Post »Pappypatriot
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 2:04pmSorry about the multiple posts the page appeared frozen and was pressing reply to unfreeze and post once and the multiple posts resulted which I did not realize was even possible. Usually you get a duplicate post message and Blaze will not repost exact posts.
Report Post »americanfirst
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 3:14pmActually Romney was correct in his word choice. He said essentially that this could be a amodel for other states not that it should be done at the federal level which is what Perry insinuated.
Also, Romney is correct with what he wrote in his book. Book was written after Obama’s inauguration – much has happened since then that required further clarification on issues covered in the book. But positions did not change – he just expanded on them. So to say that Romney is flip-flopping is innacurate. Also, books are routinely revised for that reason.
Report Post »Romney stands by all the points made.
By the way it is a very good book and extremely informative about the issues, the corrections and consequently, the man.
He is evidently a very brilliant man.
mad_hatter
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 3:25pmJack Welch makes a fair assessment why Romney will win the Primary and almost definately the general: http://tiny.cc/pefq9
Romney will most likely be elected in the Primary, him or Herman Cain, and then they will possibly pick each other for VP, if not using Marco Rubio. I am expecting either:
Romney/Cain 2012
Report Post »or
Romney/Rubio 2012
Pappypatriot
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 3:58pmI would be very happy to vote for either Romney/Cain or Cain/Romney. To be very honest I could pretty much happily vote for any of the GOP candidates not only is the entire field better than Obama they are all a big improvement over McCain who I did end up very reluctantly supporting and voting for. I am just a very strong Mitt Romney supporter but as I think about it what I want most is Obama out of office. Once that is done then it is time for us to hold those we elect both as President and the other two houses feet to the fire and send them the message we are mad as hell and will not take it any more.
Report Post »Servant Of YHVH
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 4:21pmI agree kentuckyjim, no matter how much the media tries to make it look like it‘s just between Perry and Romney it won’t work. The people have seen them do this too many times to fall for it again. Most people won’t anyways.
Report Post »bolsen00
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 5:47pmI notice Beck does everything he can to promote Perry. It’s too bad really…I’m voting for Romney because he is the only candidate with the knowledge and experience to turn this country around. Romney will be a steady hand as president guiding this nation through some very dark times. Don’t want Cain with no executive experience, and don’t want big talker with chest puffed out and lifetime politician Perry, who lets advisors make his decisions. Paul is looney, and Bachmann has never been a governor with the right experience. Santorum hasn’t been a governor either. Gingrich had too many affairs with congressional aides, cheated on two wives and married his mistress of 6 years, Callista. Too bad Gingrich wasted his years in Washington. He’s as eletable as Clinton if we want mistresses in the white house again! Huntsman is a rebellious democrat who dropped out of high school to play in a rock band. His dad has been saving him all the way along. Now he‘s rebellious again and Utah doesn’t want him…they want Romney! That’s pretty telling. Romney came in and saved the state, Huntsman then tried to destroy it. Romney 2012!!!
Report Post »AmericanDogMan
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 8:33pm^^All the post above are by ROMNEY’s campaign staff!!
No conservative would ever say Mitt Romney is anything other than a progressive and at least if Obama was president you wouldn’t have to defend his unconstitutional behavior!!
And next to Rick Perry (Romney is a democrat)!! That’s right Romney is a democrat!!
anyonebutMITT.com
to add to that someone should do anyonebutChristy.com!!
Mitt =’s anti-2nd ammendment! Pro-Gay Marriage (he won‘t say it but he’ll appoint the Judges to legislate it)!! Mitt is Pro Baby K*ller and anti-Freedom!! And besides abortion Christy is worse!!
(Period)
I don’t think Perry is perfect, but I know where the MAN stands!! And this Independent conservative voter would be proud to vote for him!!
HERMAN CAIN works for the FED!!
And RON PAUL well let’s not talk about his earmarks!! I support Paul but he’s not perfect either!
Let’s stop the nonsense!! ROMNEY would lose to Obama because they are the same person and then it becomes an election of you know what you have. You don’t know what your getting!! Romney is unelectable, when this election is all about people putting their name and representations on the line to defend candidates!!
and Romney is a LIAR, Weasel, and in my observation he just wants to be President so his Daddy can‘t say he didn’t do anything with his life!! Prove he did something with the silver Spoon!! Romney’s not running cause he cares about Restoring America!!
And that’s all
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 9:26pmPerry still can’t shoot straight. He is gunning for Mitt, but Herman is the one he has to beat. Go Herman Cain!
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 9:45pm“That said I do think Perry is a wicked man ”
That’s a HUGE charge to make, Pappypatriot. You should provide some reasoning for the charge, and maybe something called EVIDENCE. Otherwise it looks like you are just irresponsibly smearing someone because he is a threat to your guy.
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on September 28, 2011 at 1:24am@ Islesfordian
Report Post »Don’t forget: Romney was governor of Massachusetts. I grew up there. Threre are some unique meanings of words in the Bay State. For example, “tonic” can mean “soda” or “pop”; “bubbler” (pronounced “bublah”) is a drinking fountain; and “wicked” can mean “way cool.”
bolsen00
Posted on September 28, 2011 at 1:59amAmdogman–You are such a plant from obozo’s team! Yeah…you hit your liberal democrat talking points! You can tell Obozo that he can keep being afraid of Mitt Romney…cause Romney is going to be taking the oath of office in just over a year! Obozo must be getting pretty nervous right about now with his job approval numbers in a free fall and African -Americans abandoning him in droves! Romney is still ahead of obozo in the polls and Obozo has reason to worry!
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on September 28, 2011 at 4:25amIsles… I agree with you.
Report Post »Too many folks are too quick to make charges without any sort of proof or sourcing.
Perry certainly appears to not be a very good debater and I think he messed up on a couple of policies (i.e. immigration tuition assistance, the drug for 12 year olds) but I think he would be a pretty good president. I can’t see how any of the GOP candidates could be worse than what we have now.
As for the drug mandate on the 12 year old girls, Perry admits to jumping the gun on that—isn’t time to give the guy a bit of a break on that one since he is owning up to it??
resme
Posted on September 28, 2011 at 4:56amI don’t like herman cain. Let’s not look for a good speaker; Haven’t we been there and done that?
Report Post »http://www.wakeup1776.com/2011/09/herman-cain-is-bad-for-america-and-not.html
Or this video below, Really, just really. Seems like another candidate saying what you want to hear (Romney).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5zgEdfrfoQ
Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:04pmI know many of you have never experienced Texas politics before. Trust me when I say this is mild to moderately tepid.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:13pmFirbrand, I know that you may not have experienced national politics but, subsidizing higher education for illegal immigrants is a non starter. Your boy is toast.
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:45pmGonzo, where did he “subsidize”? No money was “offered” or “paid” to illegals.
sub·si·dizeVerb/ˈsəbsəˌdīz/
Report Post »1. Support (an organization or activity) financially. <– this means "pay"
2. Pay part of the cost of producing (something) to reduce prices for the buyer.
Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:47pmOn top of that, your comment doesn’t even make sense. Everyone has experienced national political because they take place on a national scale. NOT everyone has experienced TX politics, because they only take place in Texas.
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:47pm[politics]
Report Post »MSG
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 2:12pm**Flashback**
Gov. Rick Perry Commemorating the Aga Khan’s Visit on Saturday, April 12, 2008
http://governor.state.tx.us/news/speech/5156/
Aga Khan is the hereditary title of the Imam of the largest branch of the Ismā’īlī followers of the Shī‘a faith.
In my opinion, this letter went far beyond his gubernatorial duties… he is actually “gushin” all over this man. His words cross the line of acting respectful, His words were of worship and praising.
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 2:40pm@msg
I’m looking into it.
I have been trying to find information on whether or not the Imam has called for violence. I did see that Perry called him a progressive and I did read on wikipedia that his group is for social justice. I’m obviously taking the wiki info with a grain of salt. Some things that I want to point out to be fair is that the speech was given in April 2008, and everyone can agree that America has changed since then. This is not to downplay the importance of your information, just that I haven’t researched it yet.
Report Post »wisehiney
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:59pmName one candidate that has opposed an issue that 38% of their state population has supported.
Report Post »smackdown33
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:08pmPerry is pro illegal immigration. He opposes a fence, opposes the Arizona anti-illegal immigration bill, and supports is-state tuition for non US citizens. He’s a total fraud.
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:55pm@smack
Report Post »Raspberries taste like vomit farts. I truly believe that. Doesn‘t mean it’s true or that I have a single bit of evidence, but I do believe it.
JJ Coolay
Posted on September 28, 2011 at 4:32am“Until the federal government secures the border, I expect more states to legislate in an effort to protect their citizens. Regardless of anyone’s feelings on the Arizona law, we must protect the 10th Amendment and right of states to legislate public safety to keep families and communities secure.”
Report Post »——-
That was a quote from Rick Perry in July of 2010 during the firestorm of Arizona’s passage of their immigration bill.
Sounds to me like he DOES support Arizona.
wisehiney
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:50pmPerry/Rubio 2012
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:31pman unbeatable ticket.
Report Post »americanfirst
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 3:14pmOnly beatable by a Romney/Rubio 2012 ticket
Report Post »bolsen00
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 6:06pmDefinitely beatable by Romney/Rubio 2012! I’ve worked with Romney years ago…he’s THAT good! By the time Romney moves into the white house, this nation is going to wish they could have ten terms with him! It will be great to watch him restore honor, dignity, and respect to the presidency again…Mitt doesn’t waste time…when he wants something done, it’s done…and all for free! Always for free! Romney donates all his time free of charge! That’s the kind of help this nation needs, and Beck’s just going to have to learn to accept the help and start saying something nice about his brother…even if he has to choke on it!!!
Report Post »wisehiney
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:47pmIt is easy for candidates from Massachussets, Minnesota, Alakska, etc. to take pot shots at Perry on the immigration issue. They do not have a 38% Hispanic population in those states, nor do they have over $100 billion in goods coming across their border from Mexico every year. No one has a more conservative record than Perry – tort reform, capital punishment, NRA A+ rating, strong economy and jobs record in Texas, unabashed pro-life, anit same sex marriage Christian, strong states rights supporter, distinguished military record, repeal obummercare, audit Federal Reserve, voted against income tax, voted against raising sales tax and much more.
Report Post »Blazer123
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:54pmTexas has a state debt of almost 19% of GDP which happens to be the same as California.
Rick Perry Campaigned for Al Gore, what more do you need to know?
Report Post »wisehiney
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:05pmRonald Reagan and Jesse Helms were once Democrats also. Can you show and tell me which other candidate has a more conservative record than Perry? Please.
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:06pm@blazer
please go to the following and tell me if you notice anything interesting….
http://www.usdebtclock.org/state-debt-clocks/state-of-texas-debt-clock.html
Report Post »smackdown33
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:09pm“Ronald Reagan and Jesse Helms were once Democrats also. Can you show and tell me which other candidate has a more conservative record than Perry? Please.”
BACHMAN
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:12pmnow go here and let me know if you notice anything interesting….
http://www.usdebtclock.org/state-debt-clocks/state-of-massachusetts-debt-clock.html
Report Post »wisehiney
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:23pmI hope Perry appoints Bachmann Secretary of State.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:27pmPerry is toast. He had a shot and he threw up all over himself. Get over it.
Report Post »Conservitive Ticker
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:50pmPerry is cut from the same cloths as Bush and Obama. He will be heavily involve with Bilderbergs and Rothschilds, Trilateral Commission and other NWO supporting elitist. Perry was bought and paid for, most of his wealth came after he became Gov. Beck dig a little deeper on this guy please.
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:57pm@conservative
Perry attended one Bilderberg meeting. Other than that, please supply additional and factual evidence that supports the rest of your accusations.
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on September 28, 2011 at 4:38amConservative ticker… whoah there tiger!! Can you PLEASE explain to us all how Bush and Obama are cut from the same cloth???????????
WTH kind of claim is that?
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on September 28, 2011 at 4:39amEnough with this BS Bilderberg conspiracy. You people hung up on that are starting to sound like loonies!!
Report Post »PATRIOTMAMA
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:40pmI was for Perry until he defended his in-state tuition program for illegal aliens. Just can’t support him anymore. I was willing to allow for the HPV thing because he admitted he did it wrong but can’t look past the stance on illegal immigration. His state is practically being overrun and I don’t hear him shouting from the mountain top about how border agents in his state are treated nor how his citizens are being victimized by the open door we have on our southern border. He should be and should have been for a long time screaming about it every chance he gets. I too am turning close eye on Cain as I can’t stand the career politian that calls himself Mitt Romney either.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:14pmYou are not alone.
Report Post »ccr
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:15pmPerry passed the HPV with EXEC ORDER and knowing the conservative legislature was not in favor of it! For him to “flip it” once he began running for POTUS to “oh, I should have engaged the legislature”, is pure hypocrisy now. He STILL says he will err on the side of life……….so it’s still “GOVERNMENT knows better. Your Governor knows better”
Perry “flipped it” on the NY gay marriage issue just after getting in the race. Was in support of NY’s choice/states’rights…….but then got memo from his “religious” part and changed his mind.
I can allow people to make mistakes and rethink things. BUT……….Perry’s HYPOCRISY on calling Mitt out is LAME and SHALLOW. It‘s about the depth of Perry’s preparation to be running for POTUS.
SO……….where‘s Beck and Pat’s apology for calling Mitt a LIAR numerous times on the Friday show?? Beck is NO better than what he constantly slams the left wing media of doing. I USED to be an avid Beck fan. He has LOST me for sure. I‘m saddened by Beck’s lack of ‘honor’.
And even more committed to the kind of integrity, preparation and character of Mitt Romney!
Report Post »Mandors
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:40pmWe are most likely going to have to choice the lessor of two evils. Perry, Romney, Cain whomever, it’s them or Barry.
Let’s put on our big boy pants, take our medicine and do what’s best for this country. We each may not get our favorite candidate this time around, but McCain, and Palin on her worst day, would have been better than what happened in ‘08.
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 2:07pm@mandors
Agreed. I have a fantastic idea for a political Ad
Just a black screen with white letters that flash the following one at a time:
-Unemployed?
-Blame Obama.
-Broke?
-Blame Obama.
-Four more years of failed policies?
-Blame yourself.
-Vote out Obama in 2012.
Pretty good right?
Report Post »Mandors
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 2:23pm@Firebrand
I like it. Paging the RNC…
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 3:08pmHerman Cain has been my man since the beginning. Seeing how phoney-baloney, plastic banana both Perry and Romney were on stage was almost comical and all they did was attack each other-the Romney/Perry show. I don’t see how Fox can say that Romney won.
Report Post »No fake conservatives for me, I am going with the real people.
Cain 2012
Pappypatriot
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 4:08pm@PATRIOTMAMA,
Mitt is far from a career politician he spent almost his entire career in the private sector and in his career as a politician he took exactly $1 a year for a grand total of $4. Many politicians make that much money in 1 second that he made over his 4 year career. Do not fall for all of the media distortions if you ever met Mitt in person you would know within a couple minutes almost everything you heard about him is totally wrong. He is a very decent man and very strong leader.
Report Post »Pappypatriot
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 4:19pmBTW, Mitt is very down to earth and far from an elitist. He is a very likable guy, maybe it does not all project that way on TV and the way the lamestream purposely likes to portray him but Mitt is as far from a snob as there is. Unlike Obama he does not look down on anyone, he will stand his ground and vigorously defend his record and go on the offense when attacked but I can guarantee you he has great respect for every human being and would respect the long haired completely pierced and tatooed long haired guy just as much as a very clean cut upper class elitist. That is the Mitt I know and like I said before a very decent kind hearted family man of very high morals.
Report Post »db321
Posted on September 28, 2011 at 12:54amTexas being a Border State has a huge issue with Illegals coming into Texas – Perry did not invite them in – they are here because Clinton, Bush and Obama haven’t done anything to close the borders – how would you Brain Surgeon’s deal with the Illegals that are already here. Especially in Texas were it’s 65% Hispanic.
Just announced today – 18,000 Drug Cartel gang members in Texas alone setting up Drug Networks in all 50 States. We catch them – send them back to Mexico and they keep coming back.
Put yourself in one’s shoes before you criticizes too much – unless your a Ron Paul Supporter and you want Pot Legalized then go ahead spew the hate.
Report Post »Nachum
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:35pmAnybody but Obama. – Period. With all their faults, either of these two men would be light years better than Obama.
http://www.nachumlist.com/
Report Post »ccr
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:30pmNo just ANYBODY……..we need to be wise enough to get the BEST of those running for the GOP nomination!
Perry has HUGE issues. Romney is a man of character and thoughtful analysis and is prepared for the national and international challenges. Those who slam Romney at this site…….have you done your OWN research? Have you read his book? Have you read from those that SUPPORT Romney or just HATE Romney?? Be honest!
If you want to hate Romney, you will find just that out there. If you want to know truth, you can find that, too.
Romney’s not a perfect human being but I find less of the imperfections I deem deplorable for public office (pay for play one of them!) AND…….Romney has TURN AROUND experience.
Report Post »americanfirst
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 6:35pmAgreed! Romney is refreshingly grown up for American leadership. He is principle centered and a moral man. That ALONE gets him my vote!
Report Post »We need to reinstate character as the governing force of our society for all of us but especially our children.
Bill Clinton on the other hand made sexual promiscuity trendy.
You decide!
mdw9661
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:23pmGov. Perry is trying to pretend that he can take the way-back machine back to before the Florida debate. The defensiveness is pitiful.
Gov. Perry had an Admiral Stockdale moment.
Down with the Perry + Romney RINO march.
Report Post »ruffnex
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:17pmHow about SANTORUM / Rubio? (I probably misspelled Rick’s name…sorry)
Report Post »red_white_blue2
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:22pmI’ve liked Cain from the Begining. He is honest..and GOD, we sure need that vs the self serving progressive agenda!
Report Post »Tickdog
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:19pmPerry sucks.. get rid of him…
Report Post »mad_hatter
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:14pmI CAN’T BELIEVE THIS IS COMING FROM A OUTSPOKEN CHRISTIAN…
Such lies and obvious misrepresentation, there is no question. At least Romney is backing his ads on truth. Perry is proud of his stance on immigration… which will be Perry’s downfall.
Have you seen Romney’s new advertisement. Here it is, straight from an interview with a Democrat Governor praising Perry’s stance: http://tiny.cc/uryaw
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:20pmRomney doesn’t even need to waste time attacking Perry. Perry’s own record of funneling tax dollars to illegals for the hispanic vote is all that is needed. Perry’s record is his iceberg.
Report Post »mad_hatter
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:20pmNow that came out a little different than I wanted. I am Christian but I hate seeing other Christians, especially those that are in the public eye, being so blatantly dishonest and basically a liar. He shows that through this ad.
Now I also believe Romney is Christian and I am happy that at least he doesn’t use smear/lie tactics to create these ads. He only stressed Perry‘s ’proud’ stance on immigration and how an extremely liberal governor praises his stance on immigration. That I would say is a fair ad.
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:47pm@smith
Report Post »Would you care to show where money was appropriated for illegal immigrants?
Lion420
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:14pmIf Ron Paul could keep his mouth shut on Iran, these two would be fighting for the title of “worst candidate”!
Report Post »Amazona
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:06pmMore back and forward with Perry, where is his own economic plan as Mr. Cain said he did not have one.
Report Post »fiapoliticofoi
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:06pmThis is how a sore loser acts….don’t be fooled by his Texas twang…he’s really a Democrat in sheeps clothing.
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:01pmPerry is toast.
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:58amWhen I spoke well of Perry to my friends in Texas they all laughed and said he’s not what you think.
Report Post »The same thing goes in NJ regarding Christie.
Neither one is my choice for president. We need a true conservative…and it’s not Romney.
As odd as it may seem, I am leaning toward Cain now. I wish he had a little government experience, but he is as solid as a rock.
Put Rubio on the ticket and we could kick President Zero out on his ass.
GayDem4Beck
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:55amPerry and Romney are RINO’s – Cain / Rubio in 2012
Report Post »Blazer123
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:58amI really hope Perry and Romney bludgeon each other to death, metaphorically of course.
Report Post »fiapoliticofoi
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:14pmBetter Rhinos than Barrack Hussein Obama!
Report Post »GayDem4Beck
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:24pm@fiapoliticofoi – Isn’t that the same way we got BO ? By people thinking anyone is better than GWB. I’m sorry, we don‘t have to settle and we shouldn’t let the MSM push us into one direction or the other. Even FNC will follow the AP and MSM headlines, in regards to reporting on the front runners.
Report Post »missionarydad
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:58pmYou need to get a clue, Mitt is far from a RINO, I will agree about Perry he is worse than a RINO but Mitt is for government getting out of the way of business. Mitt is for securing our borders and putting the hammer down on illegal immigration. He is for drilling, natural gas exploration, increasing production of coal, shale oil and extensive expansion of utilizing all of our resources to get us off Foreign oil. Mitt is for strengthening the family, strengthening our military and our security both here and abroad. He is for renegotiating and signing new treaties that are in the U.S. favor for once. Mitt believes life begins at inception and is pro-life. He is believes very strongly in our constitution and has vowed he will appoint only judges who share that belief. He has vowed that he will get rid of Obamacare and stand up to China and Iran and country’s that hate us. Mitt is far from a RINO, matter of fact I believe he is more qualified than all of the other candidates combined to be president and his debate performances show how great command he has of the issues and how clear of a thinker he really is. You need to do your homework Mitt will be one of the greatest presidents this country has ever had.
Report Post »GayDem4Beck
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 3:05pm@missionarydad – Mitt has said allot of things over his political career… Maybe you need a refresher on where Mitt stands or has stood and continues to flip-flop like a fish out of water.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsCmiFcRyIc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JLMJHsSaKU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeP5A5cczqk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9IJUkYUbvI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I18uThm8sTA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibJfK1XfY8w&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdGUSjd3Tmo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN-qs4udlkw&feature=related
1:30 seconds in or so…
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32ARsqB2qJs&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL59078C8EE4BAE2F8
ROMNEY2012
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 5:43pmYour videos are as misleading as Rick Perry is a liar. Rather than post links to doctored videos that omit sections of dialogue so as to intentionally deceive (as Perry did today), I suggest you do a little more research.
Mitt Romney has always personally been against abortion. He felt (as many libertarians and conservatives do) that the government had no business making this decision for women and since it was the law of the land, he vowed to live up to the law. As Governor, when actually confronted with bills to sign that dealt with abortion, he said he could not support such laws with a good conscious. He admitted openly that he had a change of heart but yet he is called a flip-flopper? Read the truth for yourself:
http://www.ontheissues.org/governor/Mitt_Romney_Abortion.htm
Mitt Romney has always supported the second amendment as a fundamental right granted by the constitution. He is supported by past Chairman of the NRA and the Gun Owners Action League (GOAL) who both understand that Romney is a strong supporter of gun rights. This is another issue where the liberal media has attempted to paint him as a flip-flopper in a blatant misrepresentation of the truth. Read this to educate yourself:
“I am supporting Governor Romney because he is the candidate who will protect our Constitutional rights and strengthen our nation.” Craig Sandler — 10 year NRA Executive Director (retired)
http://aboutmittromney.com/gun_rights.htm
Romney / Cain -20
Report Post »americanfirst
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 6:39pmActually Romney is anything but a RINO he is a solid conservative. Defame him all you want but he is the only one with experience and credentials to see this country through. None other.
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on September 28, 2011 at 2:45amAs of the past few days, I support Herman Cain for President. As for the Romney-Perry comparison, they each have their problems, but it is important to consider the enviroment that each has been in. Perry was (and is) governor of Texas — against that backdrop, he doesn’t look too conservative (maybe even progressive on a few issues). Romney was governor of Massachusetts — against that backdrop, Romney was actually conservative. The absolute WORST (Republican) candidate by this measure is Huntsman — his (liberal) Utah Supreme Court pick had to be stopped by the Utah Senate; he was consistently smug and condescending about the (Republican controlled) legislature; and he even supported “domestic union” legislation after Utah had passed a constitutional amendment prohibiting just that.
Report Post »Warphead
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:53amGovernor Perry have you no heart? A question to Gov Perry and Romney, did you not learn anything from the Florida straw poll? Your kind of old school sniping at each other, good ole boys, or should I say GOP ole boys politics is over. We The People have had enough. Personally you two make my stomach churn in disgust.
Report Post »slr4528
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 3:25pmDuring the debate Perry initiated the attacks on Romney. Romney responded to Perry’s attacks. Was Romney to remain silent? Perry is the candidate that is flooding the market with deceptive ads and lies regarding Romney’s record, because he does not have a jobs plan or any intelligent ideas that would pull the U.S. through this frail economy.
Report Post »TMan2020
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:52amThis is old news. Both Perry and Romney should get our of the race. RINO’s should go extinct.
Report Post »Any_One_But_Obama
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:51amTHESE WERE SO FALSE IT‘S SCARY THAT HE ISN’T PULLED FOR SLANDER…
How can a Christian like Rick Perry make such false statements. Yes it is politics but this just shows his dishonesty and disregard for the truth. Not something I would have expected from him. I am disappointed. This is why I track my candidates. This was reported on http://www.thedailycandidate.com earlier this morning and I am glad Glenn has put it on his site as well.
Report Post »slr4528
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 3:08pmI agree. I would expect deceptive ads from Obama but Perry’s ads are lies and deception. I wish people could lose the labels like RINO and conservative and just specifically state or discuss the candidates positions and the candidates actions they believe to be inconsistent with their positions.
Report Post »gramma b
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:47amPerry selectively edited Romney’s words in a dishonest way. No wonder Perry is dropping like a rock in the polls.
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:59amWhy are we buying into the media narrative that one of these two tools has to be our nominee ?
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:59pm@gramma
How?
I’m not a shoe in for Perry, but many on this site are building “argument houses” on sand. Can you post transcripts of what Romney said in context. If Perry is using his words out of context, do you have proof?
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:46amHey Perry, why does it cost a kid from Georgia more to attend a Texas school than it does a kid from Mexico? Splain it to me Rickypoo.
Report Post »jrcess
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:04pmWe want intelligent kids in our colleges.
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:52pmIf the kid from Georgia lived in TX for three years and graduated from a TX high school, it wouldn’t.
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:57pmAlso, if an illegal from Georgia tried to attend, it also wouldn’t cost differently. Even if the illegal from Georgia was originally from Georgia, it also wouldn’t.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:07pmHey firebrand, if you can’t understand the difference between an illegal alien from Mexico and a U.S. citizen, I guess that explains how Perry has been your governor for 12 years.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:09pmjrcess
Report Post »Considering you’re at the bottom of the list in education, you might want to give Americans a try.
Firebrand
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:29pm@Gonzo
First of all, I see your comments on here all the time and for the most part have respect for your insight whether I agree or disagree with what you’ve said.
With that being said, of course I know there’s a difference between a Georgian and a Mexican. I was trying to point out that not EVERY illegal gets in-state tuition. They had to have lived in TX for 3 years, graduated from a TX high school, and pursue citizenship. It‘s not the kid’s fault that their parents are irresponsible and stupid jerks. It’s similar to the abortion debate for me. Should the children be punished for the sins of the parents? Also, when you have a large population of peoples that pay no income taxes, how do you get to that revenue? If there are bright students that could potentially go on to become wealthy Americans buying non-necessity goods and services, why wouldn’t you want that?
Lets talk about your solutions. How would you encourage people that are here illegally to pursue citizenship instead of continuing to hideout as an illegal? Perry tried to coax them with a $20K/yr education at a TX school instead of a $30K/yr. I don’t see how that is so terrible. Sometimes it’s easier to get a rabbit to come out of hiding if you offer a carrot, than if you just swing a stick at random bushes…
Lastly, this is a state issue. The TX legislature voted for it overwhelmingly. TX is a conservative state, how did the pass if the people didn’t think it through?
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:42amRick, I had confidence in you but now realize you are just another RINO or progressive. You should be attacking Obama and his policies. Attacking “your own” makes me realize you’re in it for you and you only. (Same goes for Romney).
Report Post »Working Poor
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:56pmMy feelings exactly. It’s time for this type of “stuff” to stop.
Cain/Rubio 2012!
Report Post »Mandors
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 1:36pmRINO or Barry, is it really a hard choice?
Report Post »eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:40amPLEASE VIEW THIS VIDEO IN IT’S ENTIRETY.
It was recorded YESTERDAY.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0UYTEIn8tE
Report Post »GayDem4Beck
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:52amThis poor sap, is a little demented… and just a little bit of an extremist..
Report Post »Steelhead
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 12:02pmanother crazy con thumping his bible
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on September 27, 2011 at 11:39am.
Report Post »RINO is all you need to know. ABP Anybody But Perry……………