Weighing a second presidential bid, Perry picks up pace on 2016 prep

HoustonChronicle ^ | December 4, 2014 | Patrick Svitek

[South40]

As his 14 years in office come to a close, Gov. Rick Perry is dramatically stepping up his outreach to those who could influence a 2016 presidential campaign that he has insisted would be the antithesis of his ill-fated bid three years ago.

Angling for a head start in what could be a crowded field for his party's nomination, Perry is hunkering down in Austin with hundreds of influential activists, potential donors and policy experts. The aggressive foundation-laying, which is kicking into high gear this month, marks one of Perry's most organized efforts yet to prepare for the rigors of a presidential race that vexed him in 2011.

"You cannot jump into this race at the last minute like he did last time, and that's a fundamental lesson that he learned," said Henry Barbour, a longtime friend of Perry who is informally advising him. "He has to demonstrate to Republican voters and donors he's up to the task."

[South40]

Should this mumbling buffoon throw his hat into the ring it will be for comic relief only. And he is sure to deliver.

[South40]

Is RINO Rick going to run?

[Veggie Todd]

[South40]

lol!

[Jonty30]

He will be better prepared. I don’t know if he will get past the first round, but he will do better. He’s had four years to prepare this time around.

[South40]

He will be better prepared.

Yes, that is what he said, too. But when asked to name three ways in which he will be better prepared he could only name two. :-P

[CatOwner]

The game will be how many Republicans can the MSM prop up for the Democrats to beat in 2016.

[South40]

You can bet on the media will promote the most liberal Republican among them while also doing its best to tear down the most conservative. And the gullible will eat it up.

[Nextrush]

He has to get in to mess up Ted Cruz and take delegates away from him in TX and other nearby states so the anointed RINO can win the nomination.

[Dagnabitt]

LOL!

[South40]

He has to get in to mess up Ted Cruz and take delegates away from him in TX and other nearby states so the anointed RINO can win the nomination.

It is no secret Perry doesn't like Cruz. Heck, he tried to stop him from making it to Washington. Thankfully, he failed. But one has to realize Perry will do all he can to stop Cruz.

[catfish1957]

Perry is absolutely delusional if he thinks he has any chance at all. His debate debacles are campaign ad fodder alone.

[Dagnabitt]

He wears glasses now. Looks smarter or something.

[South40]

lol!

[John Valentine]

I’m sorry Rick, but Ted Cruz got there first and has taken the ground.

[VRWC For Truth]

La Raza Rickie will implode again.

[catfish1957]

[ScottinVA]

Even if it’s bogus, one would think Rick would first get that indictment cleared before jumping in.

[Drew68]

I’m sorry Rick, but Ted Cruz got there first and has taken the ground.

Ted Cruz is a solid conservative. He's also a junior senator with no executive experience. The office of the presidency is no place for amateurs, as the current administration has clearly demonstrated.

With all due respect, Senator Cruz needs to work on his résumé.

[rawcatslyentist]

Surprise surprise, another illuminati meat puppet promising the illusion of choice.