Few here derided the good Governor. They simply pointed out why they did not think he could win. Most did not run him down in a personal way, (Some did of course) but most still respected his record and did not take that away from him. It was Rick's public image that hurt him most. Nobody can deny that fact. It's why he could not get himself out of the single digits, in spite of several stellar debate performances. He sure did try very hard, and is a hard working and tremendous man. I hold the highest respect for him and always will.
Perry's calling has yet to happen, so with his association with Newt, the future for all of us will be bright indeed. Especially with men like Rick in the Gingrich Administration and other Washington outsiders, which in turn, will turn the Washington Elite RINO’s out on the street for good.
This trend will continue now, the GOPE have lost their death grip and they have great fear that they are powerless to stop it. We need to unite and help Newt, Rick and company make that happen!
“We need to unite and help Newt, Rick and company make that happen!”
I am fully behind Newt now, but I still can’t help wishing Perry would have waited a couple months and been fully prepped with his A campaign team in place before jumping in. For me, it’s a personal preference I guess. I see Newt & Perry as basically the same from a policy standpoint, but it’s just tough for me to overlook all of Newt’s baggage-not the personal stuff, but his flirtations with the Eisenhower wing of the party.
But that’s all water under the bridge now. As tough as it is for me to accept, you’re right in saying Perry hasn’t found his true calling yet. I really hope he is as deeply involved with Newt’s administration as is being reported.
Perry’s a good man but I wouldn’t want him at DHS, since he’s committed to letting illegals live in America, without penalty.