Posted on 08/09/2011 2:24:58 PM PDT by MindBender26
(Austin, Texas) – Veterans for Rick Perry, a candidate committee under Federal Election Commission rules, today called upon Texas Governor Rick Perry to enter the race for President of the United States.
"As a veteran with a solid record of supporting veterans and military issues in the State of Texas, we believe Governor Perry is the best person for the job of President," said Dan Shelley, Air Force veteran and founder of Veterans for Rick Perry. "We believe Governor Perry is uniquely qualified to lead our nation through the trials that lie ahead. He has demonstrated an ability to reduce government and keep taxes low while supporting veterans’ issues and creating economic and educational opportunities for veterans. Governor Perry, we need you as our Commander-in-Chief!"
Perry, a captain in the Air Force from 1972 to 1977, has a long history of supporting veterans and active-duty military members from Texas. As Governor, he has supported the "College Credit for Heroes" program, which allows universities to extend college credit for military experience, education and service; signed legislation making it easier for active-duty military personnel to vote while overseas; extended the property tax exemption for fully disabled veterans to a surviving spouse; and ensured the property tax exemption will follow disabled veterans to a new property.
Shelley said he created Veterans for Rick Perry because our nation needs the strong leadership of someone who has balanced a budget, created jobs for men and women returning from military service overseas and actively supported veterans’ programs. "Rick Perry is that man. He has demonstrated his leadership on the important issues that will return our country to greatness."
Thomas Graham, spokesperson for the organization, said Veterans for Rick Perry will have a significant presence in Iowa and South Carolina before moving to organize throughout the country. By organizing veterans in those states and encouraging their participation in the process, the group can demonstrate that veterans will support the candidacy of Rick Perry for President.
"The men and women who’ve worn the uniform are actively seeking a candidate they can support during this important election," said Graham. "Veterans for Rick Perry believes Rick Perry is the best candidate—whether he’s in the race or not."
"Shelley said the groups’ steering committee includes such veterans as longtime Perry ally Jay Kimbrough, now interim A&M chancellor, and John Brieden, former national commander of the American Legion."
Military veterans create Super PAC to help governor’s presidential efforts
Additionally, the group has already gotten a website up and running...
These guys are showing a can-do attitude, just what I'd expect from an organized group of veterans. Rick Perry served honorably in uniform, he's earned this kind of support.
And Mr. Shelley should be honest about his relationship with Gov. Perry.
He's been very open about it, he's not hiding anything.
"Lobbyist Dan Shelley, a former lawmaker who was legislative director to Perry and to then-Gov. Bush before him, has founded the super PAC Jobs for Vets Fund, and a separate committee, Veterans for Rick Perry.
"Neither legally can coordinate with his campaign. Shelley said he hopes to raise $1 million before the end of the year for the committees for such efforts as radio ads, which he said won’t run until after Perry announces. He’ll start his work in Iowa and focus initially on that state and South Carolina."
Didn’t see the quoted information in the article. While I respect the service of all our war fighters, that respect does not automatically transfer to their later endevors. I suspect Mr. Shelley will eventually be rewarded handsomely for his magniminous efforts.
I couldn't say. I'll keep an open mind and a positive attitude on this group of veterans unless and until they give me reason to do otherwise.
Understood, ma’am/sir.
That bears repeating-——
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