Posted on 09/27/2011 4:00:27 PM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
BALTIMORE – Forty Maryland Republican legislators and party leaders Tuesday endorsed Gov. Rick Perry for president.
“Rick Perry is the candidate who not only can lead our party to victory in 2012 – he’s the candidate who will get America working again,” said State Senator Chris Shank. “With more than a million jobs gained in Texas on his watch, Gov. Perry’s record proves that the conservative philosophy works.”
“Rick Perry is a principled conservative who has signed 65 tax cuts, reduced state spending and stood up to the job-killing regulations of Washington bureaucrats,” said State Delegate Kelly Schulz. “Gov. Perry doesn’t just talk about conservative reform, he backs up his words with actions.”
“I am humbled to have the support of so many Republican lawmakers and party leaders in Maryland,” said Gov. Rick Perry. “They share my vision for a stronger America with more jobs, more freedom and less government intrusion in the lives of our citizens. With their help, we will run a spirited campaign in Maryland, and in 2012 we’ll get America working again.”
Gov. Perry has been endorsed by the following Maryland leaders:
State Senator Chris Shank
State Delegate Wendell Beitzel
State Delegate Gail Bates
State Delegate Kathy Szeliga
State Delegate Nancy Stocksdale
State Delegate Kelly Schulz
State Delegate Justin Ready
State Delegate Steve Hershey
Finance Chairman Dick Hug,
Bob Ehrlich for Governor, 2002 -2010
County Councilman Jerry Walker, Anne Arundel County
Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt, Calvert County
Commissioner Haven Shoemaker, Jr., Carroll County
Commissioner Doug Howard, Carroll County
Commissioner Blaine Young, Frederick County
Former Councilman Mike Christman, City of Annapolis
Former Commissioner Eric Wargotz, Queen Anne’s County
2nd Vice President Patt Parker, National Federation of Republican Women
1st Vice Chair Diana Waterman, Maryland State GOP
Former General Counsel Dirk Haire, Maryland State GOP
2nd Vice President Sylvia Darrow, Maryland Federation of Republican Women
3rd Vice President Catie Ravenscroft James, Maryland Federation of Republican Women
National Committeeman Trae Lewis, Maryland Young Republicans
Legal Counsel Jason Rheinstein, Maryland Young Republicans
Central Committee Member Flora Betro, Howard County
Central Committee Member Lisa Griffith, Allegany County
Central Committee Member Debbie Belcher, Anne Arundel County
Central Committee Member Jeanette Radford, Montgomery County
Central Committee Member Dwight Patel, Montgomery County
Central Committee Member Rachel Audi, Prince George’s County
Central Committee Member Alan Rzepkowski, Anne Arundel County
Central Committee Member Sastry Dhara, Montgomery County
Central Committee Member John Milden, Montgomery County
Central Committee Member Joe Collins, Jr., Baltimore City
Central Committee Member Gary Collins, Baltimore City
Former Central Committee Member Doug Burkhardt, City of Annapolis
Former Central Committee Member Brandon Wright, City of Annapolis
Former Central Committee Member Ruth Umbel, Garrett County
Former Central Committee Member April Rose, Carroll County
Board Member Michelle Corkadel, West Anne Arundel County Republican Club
Former President Diane Nash Dillon, Chevy Chase Women’s Republican Club
Perry has withstood many broadside attacks...and he is still standing. But, this presents him with an opportunity and the country is watching.
He must stand up in debate and in his campaign nationally to redeem himself.
I think he was tired in the last debate (too much pressure with fires in Texas and his retail style of campaigning).
He must gather himself and demonstrate to the country that he can fight back.
I personally think this is what he excels at. But only he can demonstrate that.
Wow! That’s very nice. Thank you. I love all the support from fellow FReepers. We make a good team for Perry and hope we’ll continue to stand tall and do proud his belief in American exceptionalism.
You know, Marty, I read where there is a similar case coming before the Supreme Court as in your example of children brought in by illegals, and now threatened. This should settle this strawman purity contest about who departs whom in America, especially when though different border the Cuban’s human toe on American soil is auto citizenship. Hypocrisy abounds and voters are going to catch on....in spades.
I know he’s been doing non-stop fundraising as it has to be done and will be key. Also, hopefully his back surgery hasn’t been an issue and he’s healed well.
Up til now Mick has been a great conservative Tea Party legislator so I won't hold this one boneheaded move against him.
There are many `conservatives’ in New York, too.
Giuliani, uh, hmmm ...
http://www.amazon.com/Maryland-Politics-Government-Democratic-Governments/dp/0803237901
All I’m saying is that Maryland `conservatives’ are as conservative as any east coast Republicans.
Thank you for that information. I know there are a lot of decisions that go into an endorsement and they all are very important and precious to get.
His history says he will. In this country we love those that overcome adversity. If he gets on track in the debates he should be in good shape. As you say "it's up to him".
He can overcome it...and if he is the 'anointed one' (in a Christian sense), he will.
Thx again for all your great work!
I’d say your Representative is a smart guy.
Too bad you can’t see his wise decision and follow him.
Btw, stop whining about everything.
I guess Perry can bookend that with LIBERALS raking him over the coals for not stopping the execution of a Texas death row murderer (brought to the U.S. by his parents).
Perry is Texas toast-his last debate was his roast-nothing but boast-second rate at most.
Rock you like a Herman Cain!
It's not. That's why his campaign is trying as quickly as possible to round up as many pols as "Seals of Approval" stamped on his forehead to hide his complete inadequacy for the job. It's totally hilarious and indicative of his situation right now. I remember a comment by Pat Buchanan back in 96 when he was running against Dole (whom he beat in NH), but Dole furiously was trying to win all the pols endorsements, Buchanan quipped that the "establishment" was hurriedly trying to carry Dole on it's back across the Finish Line.
Oh,by the way,welcome to the SEC, Aggies—bout time we got some Texas competition—good football country,Texas.
Real tough conference and some long drives to away games but if you win the SEC you deserve the championship.
Well, he was sitting on death row for years and missed out on the in-state tuition that was signed into law in 2001. So he was in-state but costing the taxpayers for his board and keep, unlike the students who are paying their tab.
Maryland??? LOL!! Now there’s a bastion of conservatism for ya.
Call me when they get around to allowing their peasantry shall-issue handgun permits. Like 40 plus other states.
I agree. Governor Perry used a poor choice of words. I give a low grade for Governor Perry in the debate for not being able to deliver on the issues in a convincing manner. There was so much opportunity to hit the ball out of the park. By failing to say what he means by not having a heart, he illustrated his huge deficiency that will severely hurt him later on. It was this criticism towards fellow conservatives that turned off the audience and was a serious mistake. He cannot make those mistakes. For instance, he would have been better if he told what it means to have a heart. That would have opened up an opportunity to tell who he is. It told us how low on the learning curve he is in the debate format and how susceptible he is in gotcha moments. He needs to work hard to overcome his deficiency. We will need a first class performance when he comes against Zer0 and the State Owned Media.
I hope he gets it together because in his heart, he is a come-to-Jesus conservative. By that I mean Perry has changed from a liberal Democrat to a conservative Republican. That is the best kind of conservative we can get. He knows the enemy intimately. He knows how they work and how to defeat them. I know his heart is in the right place, but his mind has not picked up the language yet. He is still speaking in tongues. However, God willing, he will have a come-to Jesus moment towards generating excitement in everything he says.
We’ve got to stop ALL RINOs, that includes not only Slick Willard... but La Raza Rick.
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