"It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors." ...President George Washington
Posted on 07/17/2011 6:25:20 PM PDT by ejdrapes
Perry: I’m feeling a call
But, er, not on fire?
Actually, the “fire in the belly” remark tends to make me think Perry is actually closer to announcing than people might assume. Distrust of those who actively seek power is an enduring theme in American politics, one that goes back to the founding of our nation, when presidential candidates tried very hard not to look like they were campaigning for office. Politicians would much rather be “called” into action, which in this age we also call getting “drafted” into the race. Rather than appearing power-hungry, most candidates like to frame their entry into the race as a duty to which they have reluctantly responded because of the times and issues at play. Perry has busied himself with briefings on foreign policy of late, another strong indicator that a new Stetson will shortly fly into the ring:
Katrina Trinko has a quick update this morning:
Perry told the Des Moines Register that he would make his decision within two to three weeks. Not too coincidentally, the Ames debate will take place in about three and a half weeks, on August 11th, which will be nationally televised by Fox News. That would provide an impressive springboard into the race, plus the late entry would tamp down expectations in the straw poll itself without unnecessarily alienating Iowa Republicans by skipping it altogether. Expect to hear about an exploratory committee by the week before the debate, and a need for Fox to add one more podium to the stage.
posted at 2:45 pm on July 17, 2011 by Ed Morrissey “I’m not ready to tell you that I’m ready to announce that I’m in,” Gov. Rick Perry told The Des Moines Register. “But I’m getting more and more comfortable every day that this is what I’ve been called to do. This is what America needs.”
Another big-name potential Republican presidential candidate who is still on the sidelines, Sarah Palin, told Fox News in May that she has “that fire in the belly” to run. It remains a question whether Perry does. “I’ll be real honest with you, I don’t wake up in the morning – never did and still don’t today – and say, ‘Gee, I want to be president of the United States,’ ” Perry, 61, said by phone last week.
Word in Austin is that Rick Perry is doing everything necessary to prepare for a presidential run, including brushing up on foreign policy. We hear that he recently met with top national-security experts Doug Feith and William Luti. Feith, who served in the George W. Bush administration as under secretary of defense, confirmed to National Review Online that he had met with Perry in Austin Wednesday. He would not divulge the details of the conversation, but said it centered on “national security” matters.
“Yes, I was invited by and met with Governor Perry last week,” Luti e-mails. “I was happy to discuss my views on national security with him as I would if asked by any other presidential candidate.” Also meeting Perry last week was NR’s own Andy McCarthy — a fact which I learned about after reporting on the initial meeting.
If Perry runs, Romney will be fade quickly.
He has no million dollar bus nor does he have a documentary opening.
HOW can he be running?
"It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors." ...President George Washington
No thanks.
Ithink if Perry gets in, Palin won’t. Perry will run away with it. He’ll finish first, Bachman second, Romney 3rd.
I think if Perry gets in, Palin won’t. Perry will run away with it. He’ll finish first, Bachman second, Romney 3rd.
However, a friend has said his name will actually be on the ballot. That has not been confirmed.
See Rick Perry
See Rick Perry pander
See Rick Perry pander to evangelicals at election time
Total globalist. People are dumber than a doorknob if they vote for this guy. He ran a sanctuary state and then bragged about the economy of Texas. He is owned and operated by Texas home builders and business magnate Charles Butt of HEB grocery chain, Dr. Leininger,et al....I hope folks do not fall for it.
Assuming Perry gets in what does Palin do?
“Rick Perry is true to conservative principles even when others think the party needs to go a different direction. I like that about him: he doesn’t care which way the wind blows, he acts on his beliefs.
That’s why I am supporting Governor Rick Perry for re-election. He does what is right regardless of whether it is popular. He walks the walk of a true conservative. And he sticks to his guns – and you know how I feel about guns!
With our current economic crisis, and working families worried about their pensions, jobs, credit card debt and rising home foreclosures, we need strong conservative leadership in trend-setting states like Texas.
Rick Perry is a leader. While the nation lost half a million jobs in the last year, Texas gained 250,000 net new jobs. He improved the job climate in Texas by refusing to raise taxes in the face of the largest budget deficit in Texas history. He had the foresight to join legislators in saving for a rainy day. And he has consistently asked agency heads to cut their budgets even when surpluses were rolling in. My fellow Republicans, that’s consistent leadership. That’s Rick Perry.”
Sarah Palin
http://www.rickperry.org/palin-letter
July 23rd is supposed to be the drop dead date to get on the ballot for the Straw Poll. I don't see how they can put his name on the ballot without a confirmation that he is running. Otherwise others that haven't committed to run yet but are considering should have the same allowance.
I have no idea what criteria Fox News is using for their debate. Maybe polling percentages, offical FEC filings, who knows...
later
What does the excerpt you posted have to do with the question you asked?
I think it is more an exercise in wishful thinking.
Not when people find out what a RINO he is.
If Perry gets in will she get into the race or not?
Personally I doubt it after the endorsement she gave him.
You are negatively obsessed with Palin. You need treatment.
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