I was a Perry supporter in 1990. I pushed voter cards for him in Beaumont and Houston. I voted for him in every statewide election in which he ran.
He’s better than Romney, and they are both better than zero. That isn’t saying much.
If we get Perry, we loose a great opportunity and the status quo (including obamacare) will be cemented in place forever.
I believe the principle players in my 'beef' on this thread, and I, have likely worked things out -- with the help of DJ MacWow, who knows me fairly well, and who I respect.
So, I don't see why we need to slug away at one another, especially:
I was a Perry supporter in 1990. I pushed voter cards for him in Beaumont and Houston. I voted for him in every statewide election in which he ran. He’s better than Romney, and they are both better than zero. That isn’t saying much. If we get Perry, we loose a great opportunity and the status quo (including obamacare) will be cemented in place forever..... when we pretty much politically agree. Palin, best. Perry, meh, but better than Romney. Romney, oh God, we're in trouble.
Presidents are generally pushed by Congress. If Congress places the legislation to repeal Obamacare on his desk, he would have to be criminally insane not to sign it. I frankly prefer when the Congress sets the agenda rather than the president because Congress is closer to home and these guys have to face their constituents every 2 years.
I anticipate that more and more strong conservatives will be elected to the house and senate and the conservative agenda will continue to be pushed up from the grass roots.
With that said, I think it is imperative that we elect someone who has a history of being pro-life, pro-guns and pro-states rights. For all his faults, Perry has not waivered on any of those platforms. I doubt if he will waiver if legislation promoting those ideals is put before him.
He is the only candidate with military experience which is really the principle concern of the president. He is committed to pro-life so his judge appointments should be expected to reflect his positions on that as well.
On immigration, his stated policy positions are really no different than those of Sarah Palin (who hasn't really said much of anything on the subject except for her interview with Univision).
Finally, Perry can win the general election without that much effort. All he needs to do is to show that 1) he is not Obama and 2) he is not Sarah Palin.