Since Pawlenty and Bachman appear to be battling each other rather than running for themselves, Perry would be a glimmer of hope. Now, if the Republicans start attacking him and making jerks out of themselves, we’re just building that cakewalk for Obama. It would be refreshing to have some decency within our own party and not stoop to the levels of Reid, Pelosi and Obama.
I think what you’re saying may have something to do with the fact that Perry is polling well and attracting attention.
I recently read that only 55% of likely Republican voters are satisfied with the current declared candidates.
Perry (and certainly Palin) does, at least for now, represent that glimmer of hope you speak of.
I am sure you remember after the Republican Primary debate that Pawlenty was criticized for following Reagan’s 11th Commandment to not speak ill if fellow Republicans because he refused to tie Romney Care to Obama Care. I think he did the right thing but there are always critics, even of the Ten Commandments.
Also, the Left has infiltrated everything from the two political parties (they control the Democrats), the churches, the press, the military, and every other aspect of American life and culture. It is foolish to think they don’t also have representatives posting on FR, perhaps the most influential conservative website.
I am a strong supporter of Rick Perry and I am surprised at the opposition right here in Texas. I attribute it to age old Texas politics which has historically been rather dynamic and active. Even though Republicans now control all the key government positions in Texas there are still those who grouse about nearly everything. They refuse to give Perry credit for anything. They say Texas’ growth is the result of the legislature and Texas tradition. They are right but Perry also champions those values and makes personal visits and phone calls to key industry leaders to encourage them to move to Texas.
The list goes on but I am reminded of 2008 when many Freepers were threatening to stay at home or to go the 3rd Party suicide route. Many insisted on the perfect candidate, THEIR perfect candidate. Not all “Freepers” are here to promote conservatism. Some are trolls.