CNN: Gingrich challenges Romney to a bet

CNN Political Ticker ^ | December 12, 2011 | Shawna Shepherd

[MHGinTN]

Milt Rominy (rhymes with hominy, the huskless corn product) is dialy proof that having millions of dollars doesn’t wash away the scum coating an arrogant, lying, dead soul liberal.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Has Perry produced his copy of Mitten's book to back up his claim?

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[San Jacinto]

So Gingrich is accusing Romney of being a Capitalist?!? Egad!

[Cincinatus' Wife]

PDF: Romney's disclosure form [inc. long list of his stock holdings including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac] Romney pummels, profits from Fannie, Freddie

And for the Gardasil "innocent little girls" Crowd," Romney holds Stock in Merck & Co.

[Servant of the Cross]

Scr*w Romney.

I believe that a President Gingrich or a President Perry would propose a very similar conservative agenda if elected POTUS.

I also believe that Gov. Perry has zero chance of beating 0.

Ergo, Go Newt, go!

[pgkdan]

Both men made their money honestly.

legally perhaps but not necessarilly honestly. Especially in Newt's case.

[pgkdan]

Hey...lookey there! It’s Rick “Amnesty” Perry! He may not sound too bright, but he “can’t be bought!”

Why don't you find someplace else to through your feces around you chimpanzee?

[magritte]

A left-over Poo-Flinger! I thought they had all scurried back into their cages !

[Artcore]

Oh, you mean like the way you Perrybots joined Politico and threw your feces at Cain?

Spare me your drivel Perrybot.

[pgkdan]

Has Perry produced his copy of Mitten's book to back up his claim?

At the next debate Perry needs to produce a hard copy version of Mitt's book, turned to the page and the pertinent parts highlighted! That would be a hoot.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

[magritte]

Very lame from Gingrich. Guess he’s never heard of Staples.

[pgkdan]

No...a few got loose and are flinging their poo all aver the place! Time to call animal control.

[pgkdan]

If you have a problem with posters at Politco go there an fight with them. You’re a boor here and your presence lowers FR’s collective IQ by about 20 points!

[Josh Painter]

I’ll take “Things a covetous leftist would say” for $20,000, Dick.

[GOPJ]

So when a person leaves public service they aren’t allowed to have a job? Get real.

[Liberty Tree Surgeon]

Er, having been born and raised in Texas, I can tell you Perry has made serious book by selling out to folks with money interests in his campaign (Perry Homes, HEB) or to those he keeps in his inner circle (Merck). If Perry can’t be compared to anyone else, it is because he sold himself for a fairly paltry sum, all things considered.

Having watched him campaign for years, he always sounds conservative when running, and then actual behavior diverges materially once the votes are counted.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Disclosure reports show that neither Bob Perry [Perry Homes/home builder] nor his wife have donated to Rick Perry's presidential bid. Bob Perry has given money to other candidates but not to Rick Perry. The biggest recipient is Mitt Romney. Bob Perry and his wife gave a combined $5,000 to Romney's early this year and $500,000 to the super PAC Restore Our Future that supports Romney.

In 2008, they supported Romney's nomination with a $5,000 donation between them. According to disclosure reports Gov Tim Pawlenty received a combined $10,000 to his presidential campaign and another $60,000 to his political action committee from Bob Perry and his wife. Bob Perry is also the top donor to the Karl Rove-linked super PAC American Crossroads.

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Donors to Bush absent for Perry [9-1 support Romney] WASHINGTON — Fewer than one in 10 of the top fundraisers who helped George W. Bush shatter records for presidential campaign money in 2000 and 2004 have donated to Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s 2012 presidential campaign, a Houston Chronicle analysis of Federal Election Commission data has found.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney holds a wide lead over other GOP presidential hopefuls in donations received from the 939 “Pioneers” and “Rangers” who raised at least $100,000 each for the Bush presidential efforts.

Romney has received 148 donations totaling $351,250 from Bush’s top money people, compared with Perry’s 87 contributions worth $213,000 and former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s 47 donations for $102,867."......

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I did a search for the 2010 contributions of HEB and Perry Homes and found:

2010 With the notable exception of Lamar Smith (R), mostly Democrat giving, including a PAC contribution for Sen Chuck Schumer (D-NY), also gave to Bill White (D) who lost in his 2010 gubenatorial challenge to Rick Perry – DIDN'T FIND Rick Perry: Charles Butt [HEB CEO] Political Campaign Contributions 2010 Election Cycle [HEB is the largest private company (grocer) in Texas]

2010 With the exception of $1K to Shelia Jackson-Lee and Gene Green -- both democrats, ALL GOP giving but DIDN'T FIND Rick Perry: Bob Perry Political Campaign Contributions 2010 Election Cycle -- Bobby Jack Perry (Bob J. Perry); Houston, Texas homebuilder, owner of Perry Homes, and major contributor to a number of 527 groups: Swift Vets and POWs for Truth and the Economic Freedom Fund. ---- In 2010, Perry donated $7 million to the 527 group American Crossroads -- largest single donation that the organization has received to date -- they primarily work to elect Republican legislators; is a member of the Heritage Club.

[Erik Latranyi]

legally perhaps but not necessarilly honestly. Especially in Newt's case.

Please cite examples.

[Liberty Tree Surgeon]

Hey, that’s great, but explain the sudden lack of support for the anti-sanctuary cities legislation Perry let slip past us this last legislative session. That Perry Homes and HEB applied pressure to Gov. Perry and his administration was widely reported. No special session, no legislation.