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FIRST ON CNN: Perry to drop out Thursday
CNN ^ | January 19,2012 | Peter Hamby

Posted on 01/19/2012 6:30:38 AM PST by Hojczyk

Charleston, South Carolina (CNN) - Rick Perry is telling supporters that he will drop his bid for the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday, two sources familiar with the plans told CNN.

(Excerpt) Read more at politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Politics/Elections; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 2012; perry; rickperry
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To: Future Useless Eater
It's at times like this that all conservatives need to unite and do what we know needs to be done: panic and throw our support behind Buddy Roemer. They'll never expect it.
81 posted on 01/19/2012 7:02:37 AM PST by Pan_Yan
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To: KansasGirl

Newt stood up for Cain. Cain tried to blame the Perry folks for the allegations and they blamed Perry without any proof.. if Cain was decent he would stand up for Newt now. Perry has MORE true grit. Thank you Gov. Perry for supporting Gingrich. I won’t forget this and neither will Newt and his supporters.


82 posted on 01/19/2012 7:03:11 AM PST by katiedidit1 ("This is one race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever." the Irish)
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To: Future Useless Eater

Romney did not win Iowa. That was revealed this morning.

What also was revealed is evident shenanigans in a simple vote count in Iowa that in the past has been completed in just a few hours.

I’m convinced because of the scorched earth policy of the Romney camp that they are responsible for attempting to falsify the vote in Iowa. Therefore, I’m convinced Romney lost in Iowa and that Santorum won.

I’m proud of Perry. He’s doing the right thing, and even though I supported him from the beginning, I found it necessary to reconsider. He has seen that too. Also, he’s figured it out in terms of debate, and that makes Perry an extremely viable candidate for the future...I hope he runs for the Texas US Senator slot after his governorship is completed.

I believe he was unfairly attacked by Bachmann over the gardasil thing, but I believe Romney operatives spread that far and wide. Bachmann had no money to do such a thing.


83 posted on 01/19/2012 7:04:00 AM PST by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Pray Continued Victory for our Troops Still in Afghan!)
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To: Lady Lucky

less stress, bigger paycheck?

But I guess Texas does have better weather and food.


84 posted on 01/19/2012 7:04:30 AM PST by VanDeKoik
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To: Future Useless Eater

That is absolutely right. If not Newt, it WILL be mitt and then he seems virtually unstoppable...and he MUST be stopped.


85 posted on 01/19/2012 7:04:45 AM PST by MestaMachine (obama kills)
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To: Hojczyk
my nightmare scenario at this point...

Perry's name will still be on the ballot... if it's a close race and Romney squeaks out a win... and the votes for Perry would of been the difference... I think i’ll have an aneurysm.

86 posted on 01/19/2012 7:05:29 AM PST by TexasFreeper2009 (Go Newt!)
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To: Hojczyk

It’s a shame. I was hoping he would gain traction here. I was going to vote for him on Saturday. At least if he does drop out it will be before the vote unlike Fred Thompson.


87 posted on 01/19/2012 7:05:29 AM PST by snippy_about_it (Looking for our Sam Adams)
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To: Grunthor

Just looked at your profile. Congratulations on your new baby boy! What a blessing!

As they say, a baby is God’s vote that the world should keep going on. He hasn’t abandoned us individually and my prayer is that He doesn’t abandon our country to its own putrid infection either.


88 posted on 01/19/2012 7:06:14 AM PST by butterdezillion
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To: katiedidit1
if Cain was decent he would stand up for Newt now

A few weeks ago he said he might endorse before the SC vote so I wouldn't be surprised to see him surface soon.

89 posted on 01/19/2012 7:06:29 AM PST by StarFan
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To: GOPyouth

I sure don’t think it’s all over for Perry. He can throw his hat into the ring again in the future, he’s a possible VP candidate, or even a cabinet slot.

This wasn’t the year for Perry....first he was up against mighty Mittens. Then he had the other candidates surging and falling, sucking out his oxygen. For sure the media didn’t want Perry.

This action alone will bode well for his political future, not badly at all.


90 posted on 01/19/2012 7:06:34 AM PST by Fishtalk (http://patfish.blogspot.com/)
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To: montanajoe

I wonder if he struck a deal with Newt, actually.


91 posted on 01/19/2012 7:07:23 AM PST by RockinRight (If you're waiting to drink until you find pure water, you're going to die of dehydration.)
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To: cotton1706

+1


92 posted on 01/19/2012 7:07:35 AM PST by RockinRight (If you're waiting to drink until you find pure water, you're going to die of dehydration.)
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To: StarFan; P-Marlowe

His polling now is relevant, of course, but it’s his reputation that is huge. If you recall, he had something like 41% support on entry.

That is because of his position as a leading Christian conservative governor.

So, Perry is well-liked and he’s a social conservative. That is what’s huge. Additionally, the timing couldn’t be better in terms of the bitter ex-wife dumping her personal puke from Peyton Place all over the country tonight.


93 posted on 01/19/2012 7:07:52 AM PST by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Pray Continued Victory for our Troops Still in Afghan!)
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To: katiedidit1

You are right. It takes courage to support Newt when the establishment, the media, the left and all of Fox news is bashing him. RICK PERRY IS A REAL MAN AND A REAL LEADER WITH COURAGE AND HONOR. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THIS! WHOOHOO!


94 posted on 01/19/2012 7:08:16 AM PST by sheikdetailfeather (Fox News: "We bash Newt. You vote for Romney!")
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To: Grunthor
The impotance IS huge.

Best be wearing a tuxedo tonight.

95 posted on 01/19/2012 7:08:34 AM PST by going hot (Happiness is a momma deuce)
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To: Pan_Yans Wife

Perry might have his eyes on a bigger prize. If Rommney gets the nomination and Obama is reelected then Perry might become the President of the Second Republic of Texas, or maybe President of the Second Confederate States of America. As long as they don’t use the same stupid flag again.


96 posted on 01/19/2012 7:08:51 AM PST by Pan_Yan
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To: Future Useless Eater

Man Rick shows Boy Rick how it’s done.
Let’s hope Boy Rick will soon stand up and do the right thing.


97 posted on 01/19/2012 7:09:03 AM PST by Lady Lucky (A tea party in name only is worse than no tea party at all.)
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To: butterdezillion

I consider my new (18 months) wife and baby both to be gifts from on high for turning from a life of staggering debauchery and sin.

I’ve truly never been happier.


98 posted on 01/19/2012 7:09:11 AM PST by Grunthor (I am a conservative, neither half of the one party represents my views.)
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To: BuckeyeTexan
I am glad you are with Newt. I do hope all Perry and Cain fans will see what is going on. The establishment is trying to pick our next president AGAIN. We must stop them and take back control of our country. We don't need someone who is perfect, we need someone who can fight, not just bloody Obama’s nose, but WHO CAN TAKE HIM OUT.

Round one is Romney. Round two is Obama. The final round will be to take out the good old boy political establishment in DC, and restore our country. GAME ON!

99 posted on 01/19/2012 7:09:35 AM PST by LuvFreeRepublic ( (#withNewt))
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To: sheikdetailfeather

Any FReeper who continues to trash Perry should be banned, IMO. Perry is not only supporting Newt, he’s gonna HELP him.

We now have three significant MO factors: Newt’s out-of-the-park debate, Mitt NOT winning Iowa (those sluts), Newt gaining on Mittens in SC polls AND Perry getting behind him when it matters.

We’re not going to be handed this sort of momentum again, so let’s not screw it up. GO NEWT! GO PERRY! BURY MITT! BURY ZERO!


100 posted on 01/19/2012 7:10:09 AM PST by txhurl (EVERYONE is losing their virginity in this election. -Marty60)
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