Rick Perry rebound in Iowa: Assisted by veterans?

Christian Science Monitor ^ | 12-14-2011 | Liz Marlantes

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Rick Perry rebound in Iowa: Assisted by veterans?

Polls show Rick Perry gaining ground and Newt Gingrich weakening in Iowa. Why Rick Perry may be picking up the vet vote.

By Liz Marlantes, DCDecoder / December 14, 2011

Lots of news stories today about how the race to win Iowa is still wide open. The New York Times’ Nate Silver takes a whirl through the polling data and says any of five candidates could plausibly win. And Politico’s Maggie Haberman reports that internal poll numbers from the Mitt Romney and Rick Perry camps show Newt Gingrich’s lead in Iowa is indeed slipping.

Interestingly, she also quotes a “veteran GOP caucus-watcher” as saying:

“Watch Rick Perry. He’s going for a top three finish, and that could be to Romney’s expense.”

We’ve found ourselves wondering about Perry, who’s kicking off a 42-city Iowa bus tour today. Notably, two recent Iowa polls have shown a slight uptick in Perry’s support. In particular, an American Research Group (ARG) poll released yesterday (Tuesday) showed him gaining 8 points...

...And despite some intense Internet mockery, Perry’s “Strong” ad - where he criticizes the fact that gay soldiers can serve openly in the military while children can’t celebrate Christmas in school - may be generating some traction in the state.

In particular, Decoder is now wondering if the ad’s appeal was actually two-fold - going beyond Christian conservatives to another potentially powerful voting bloc: veterans...

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[Steelfish]

Iowans are coming to their senses

[lahargis]

Don’t forget about the strike force......

[americanophile]

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/2cd51d335b/bad-lip-reading-rick-perry-s-strong-ad

[Servant of the Cross]

Go Rick Perry. Take at least a few votes from LRon. Please.

[mylife]

Feel better now?

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"I betcha I could eat a grimy squirrel on a windshield"

OORAH! That's what I'm talkin' about! Gig 'em Rick!

[TribalPrincess2U]

he criticizes the fact that gay soldiers can serve openly in the military while children can’t celebrate Christmas in school - may be generating some traction in the state.

And there's not a damn thing wrong with him noting that fact. Welcome back Rick! Go for the throats.

[writer33]

I have no loyalties. My vote can be lobbied by the following three candidates: Rick Perry, Michele Bachmann or Rick Santorum.

[mylife]

I'd prefer a few baked in a pie. ☺

[BunnySlippers]

Newt is not gonna do it. Rooting for Rick!

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Newt's

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And there's not a damn thing wrong with him noting that fact. Welcome back Rick! Go for the throats.

You're exactly right. Heck, all he's doing is telling the truth. That terrifies the left but they're not gonna vote for him anyway.

[mylife]

Rick has the right idea.
Boots on the ground!

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When is the primary where you vote?

[isthisnickcool]

Perry got right in Obama's face on the tarmac in Texas a few months back. He took it right to the boy kings face.

As far as the veterans? He has had them behind him from the beginning.

[Steelfish]

If Iowans give us Paul, Newt, or Romney, these primary voters should be considered morons, and Republican candidates should skip the Iowa caucuses next time around.

[mylife]

March 6

[MSF BU]

Veterans along with households with veterans maybe sway 20% of the conservative vote. The Pew typology survey put “Enterprisers”...essentially Reagan Republicans...as most likely to have served. Maybe this is a good strategy short term but Perry is no Reagan. Who actually supported Reagan in 1976..Paul did, perhaps Newt...that’s about it I think.

[writer33]

What mylife said, “March 6.” It may or may not be critical by then. However, it’s early enough that it could make a difference.

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Perry got right in Obama's face on the tarmac in Texas a few months back. He took it right to the boy kings face.

El Paso

[Sudetenland]

One can only hope. A top three would be a huge victory for Governor Rick.

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What mylife said, “March 6.”

Bachmann and Santorum will most likely be gone by then, so I'm marking you down as a Perry vote. :)

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Sure hope so. It’s starting to look good.

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Kind of funny using that graphic. If you remember, Rommel (or at least “Rommel’s plan”) was in the process of getting his ass kicked when Patton says that. Hmmm...

[writer33]

If they are gone by then, you can mark me down as a Perry vote. That’s a given at that point.

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Don’t forget about the strike force......

500-700 folks the last I heard!

[Sudetenland]

Bachmann's

Mitt's

Paul's

Cain;s

Is that everyone now? Can we move on to reality?

[lahargis]

I actually liked Perry’s.

[mylife]

Generally there is a nominee long before they get to our vote.

[Sudetenland]

I like them all. They are all very funny.

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Kind of funny using that graphic.

There is a subtle irony to it, but Patton isn't running for President. :)

Patton was complimenting Rommel on his strategy and tactics, IIRC. "Rommel, you magnificent bastard, I read your book!"

[writer33]

If we don’t have a clear nominee and Perry’s still haning around, chalk me up then. If it’s Gingrich and Romney, I’ll have to hold my nose and vote.

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Perry was one of the Reagan Democrats, he voted for Reagan both times.

[TexMom7]

And I poo’d in space!

LOL

[TexMom7]

Then you are smart enough to know a Conservative when you see one.

I agree.

But I’m voting for Perry!

[writer33]

If by the time to get here to Texas, we’re down to Gingrich, Romney and Perry, it’s a no-brainer at that point.

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[TexMom7]

That's right and he gave him his plan to secure the border which Obama ignored. Looked him in the eye and told him what needed to be done.

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Maybe this is a good strategy short term but Perry is no Reagan.

Maybe? Heck, having the support of veterans is always a good thing.

As for Perry being no Reagan, well of course.

Only Reagan could do Reagan, and he did it damn good!

[TexMom7]

Sorry. Did not see you posted same pic earlier.

[Quicksilver]

"Strong" - over SIX MILLION views in a week! ... and still going! Go Rick Go!!!

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That’s OK, it’s worth posting twice! The contrast between the two is stunning. It’s obvious who the determined leader is, and it’s obvious who the posing phony is.

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[Allegra]

Well done! :-D

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That’s Great, potlatch! :o)

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From your keyboard to Iowans eyes.

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From your keyboard to Iowans eyes.