No one cares where Rick Perry grew up. That theme would not resonate. The only thing that resonates is someone who can talk to the people directly and tell them this is how are going to solve this problem and explain why Obama’s philosphy is wrong. Look - I could run for President and just do a Perry imitation. How does the script go? “Boots on the ground, put up a fence and assets in the air and I guarantee you in 12 months, I will stop illegal immigration.” Yes - I know - you’ve said it at every debate. “I’m a 10th ammendment guy” “Put more power back to the states” same old stuff same old script. Bottom line - Perry will not attract the moderates because he talks about God too much. I’m not faulting Perry - I’m just saying if you want to win a general election - just stick to issues like jobs and national security and you won’t alienate too many people.
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I’ll stick with Perry as he has the story, the executive record, the programs to cut, cut, cut, and the personality and the funding.
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