Perry didn’t mention ANY of the other candidates at the RPV speech today, and so far as I can tell hasn’t said anything about Sarah Palin since what some have claimed was an attack by her on him.
Perry did indirectly reference Mitt Romney, saying we needed a candidate who contrasted with democrats.
It was a fun event. Perry is no Palin when it comes to speaking, but he was very well-received. The media was clearly there hoping McDonnell would make news, but Bob has said he won’t think about endorsing until after our november elections.
For those who don’t know — Virginia has off-year state elections, and we are trying to take back our state senate, and defend our house seats. It’s a big push. Bob and Rick are friends, and Rick offered to come help us raise money a few months ago before he decided to run for President.(Bob found out he was doing the Liberty University speech — which ALSO was scheduled before he was running for President apparently.)
McDonnell thanked him for still coming out — we had over 1000 people at the event.
Bob McDonnell gets mentioned as a VP possibility. It makes sense — he’d have finished his 3rd of 4 years, and in Virginia governors are term-limited.
Thanks for the info.
I also read that there was a huge press presence.