I can support Walker without problem. Don’t forget Perry who had real accomplishments as governor of “The Great State of Texas.” Walker and Perry seem the most able of the prospective candidates especially since Perry became more conservative regarding illegals.
I agree. I haven’t forgotten perry at all. he’s certainly among the guys I could support without hesitation.
the most attractive thing about walker is that he has absorbed the very best bombs that the democrats and the labor thugs could blast him with, and he still kicked their a$$ . . . three times. there’s no quit in this guy. I love that about him.
plus, he makes big labor completely come off their hinges. that’s a plus for it’s sheer entertainment value.
Perry was/is a great big phony, too. A Carter/Gore Democrat who switched parties because he couldn’t win statewide running as one.
Perry has spent the bulk of his political career pandering to the ILLEGAL hordes. being pro-amnesty, he is anything but conservative on the issue. Factor in my tagline and the man is a non-starter.
Question: "But just to be clear: if border security is accomplished, you can envision some sort of path to citizenship for people who are here illegally?"
And La Raza Rick Perry's response?
"Sure."
I prefer the experience a governor brings rather than a that of a congressperson or senator. Walker is my first choice at this point. I liked Perry last time around, but he was disappointing in the primaries. I also like Jindal.
The GOP dearly needs a big swing state to stay in the running. Without one, the road to the top is very hairy. Obvious choices would be Ohio, Virginia or Florida. I can't think of anyone from those states who could head the GOP ballot but Kasich or Rubio might be helpful in the VP slot. McDonnell ruined the GOP in VA unfortunately.
It may be a bit earlier for Rubio, though. I'd like to see him run for FL governor first and get that under his belt. If he's successful in that role, he would be a formidable presidential candidate.