Posted on 10/10/2011 5:38:54 PM PDT by TexMom7
So, what happened to you in the early debates?
Rick Perry: "A debate is an eight-ring circus, and you have a minute to talk. Sometimes it can be hard to explain your position on a host of issues. I readily admit Im not the slickest politician nor the smoothest debater."
Do you feel as if the other candidates have been ganging up on in the debates?
RP: "When you come into the fray and youre leading in the polls, youre going to get attacked by everyone. I get it. Im a big boy, and I know how to play that game. "
Your critics say youre not electable. Your response?
RP:"Well, I disregard that. Americans are looking for somebody to stand up and tell them the truth, and I have a record to back it up. Ultimately, if I can explain my heart, my jobs record, and my philosophy to Americans, Im pretty confident that Ill win."
Youre a very successful fund-raiser. But its been reported that nearly half of the major donors during your governorship ended up receiving business contracts, political appointments, or tax breaks. The word thats been applied to you is cronyism. How do you respond?
RP:"Thats the same old, tired criticism which comes when people dont want to talk about the real issues, like how do we create jobs."
But is there any truth to it?
RP:"No. Decisions in Texas are generally legislative, with the lieutenant governor, speaker, and governor making them together. There were no unilateral decisions from my office dealing with those issues. And Ill go back to my record. Ive been elected three times as governor. The people obviously have confidence in me."
Your wife, Anita Perry, tends to stay out of the spotlight. At the Sept. 12 debate, you described her as beautiful, thoughtful, incredible. What is she like as a person?
RP:"Shes very smart and loyal. Shes not predisposed to be a public figure since she saw how her father, a small-town doctor, had to be shared with all these other people. Shes also a great patriot. "
Some of our recent presidents have admitted to experimenting with drugs. What about you?
RP:"No, maam. Not unless you call caffeine a drug. Or cold beer or whiskey."
Governor, how would you make the White House more like Texas?
RP:Wed have Blue Bell ice cream and Hill Country barbecue.
Look for the full story in the Oct. 23 issue of PARADE.
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"Who Is Anita Perry?"
http://www.parade.com/news/2011/10/23-meet-anita-perry.html
LYNN SHERR: Lets start with an easy question. How would you describe your husband?
ANITA PERRY: I think hes the most handsome man. And hes creative, smart, kind, thoughtful.
Whats your pet name for him?
Ricky. He calls me Nita.
Your husband says you urged him to enter the race. Why?
My daddy was a family practice doctor, and in the 1970s after Medicare began, I remember him telling me, as wise as he was, Were moving towards socialized medicine. The first time you take a dollar from the federal government, theyll start trying to control your life. I became a nurse, and Ive seen government take away more and more of our freedom to choose the care we want and the drugs we want.
When did you first talk to your husband about running?
I started thinking about it last November after his reelection. Then in June a friend sent me a magazine article; it was about Obamacare. I read it and thought, I dont want more of the same. One day Rick and I were talking and I said, I am so concerned with our childrens future and their childrens future and what will happen to them. Weve given so many years to public service, and we need to make a difference. I didnt want us to wake up when we were 80 and regret we didnt do this. Our country is in danger, in my opinion.
Hes taken a lot of heat over his 2007 executive order mandating that sixth-grade girls get the HPV vaccine unless their parents opted out. [It was overturned by the state legislature.] What role did you play in his decision?
I didnt know anything about it.
What was your reaction when you heard about it?
I wish hed talked to me first.
Was it the wrong decision?
No, but I thought he handled it the wrong way. Ive been cochair for the March of Dimes immunization program, and Im pro-immunization. I would have supported the vaccine. I do not see it as an opening for sexual promiscuity in any way. I see it as another immunization.
Do you think your husbands taking some unfair hits?
Yes, hes said he made a mistake. He just wants to get rid of cancer in our lifetime. I dont know how many other men would admit, I made a mistake.
Presidential campaigns usually get very ugly. Can you handle it?
Its already ugly. [laughs] Its so unkind and unfair, because you know what? All we want to do is serve our country, fight for freedom, and bring back America, the greatest country in the world. The other day, an older lady asked me, What do you think about the polls? I said, I cant look at them. All I can do is get up every day and tell everyone what a wonderful man and leader Rick Perry is.
If he is elected president next year, what issues or causes will you take up as first lady?
Its hard to say. Im a health care professional. I love our military. But weve got a lot of work to do before we make it to the White House.
Youve said your husband prays every night and morning. Yes. He always asks for wisdom for our president. What about you?
I pray that God will send his angels to protect my children.
Is it hard for you to go out and make campaign speeches?
Its not hard. Ive had lots of years to do it, and Ive become comfortable in that role. I love meeting peoplegoodness gracious, thats the best part.
When your husband gives speeches, do you ever find yourself wanting to put words in his mouth?
No, because he always says the right thing.
Always?
Well, most of the time. Whether he says it in a way that you or I want to hear
Let me ask you one last question about the future. If you make it all the way to the White House, what will you bring with you?
Fun, humor, kindness, and a love for our country.
You are ignoring the fact that he says that I am “heartless” for wanting these ticks removed and for not wanting to pay for them.
I was open to most of the candidates but Perry sealed his fate with me with that comment. The only way I would vote for him now is if he flat out stated he would vigorously deport ALL illegals that are caught and cut off all funds to them. And then he would have to prove to me he meant it.
Anything less is a death sentence for Ameerica.
It will be coming out starting Friday according to his campaign team.
They will put it out in phases.
“ticks removed..”
Yep, not human beings. Ticks.
Says it all about you, doesn’t it?
There you go, Tex Mom! Now, he looks like a regular, decent guy. Imo, your photo would have been more effective on the cover.
But, long way to go. I honestly don’t have a candidate now. Used to like Gov Palin and Gov Sanford- but those folks are gone. Anyone who’s not Establishment would likely be acceptable to me.
In any event, I sincerely wish you the best of luck with your guy- I’m sure he’ll make a good fight of it — after all, he’s from Texas. _:)
ticks?
He is for securing the border. He is not for amnesty.
He cannot deport illegals - only the Federal Government can do that.
He will deport illegals if President.
“say that I am heartless”
are you calling children brought over into Texas by their illegal parents who grew up most of their lives “ticks”?
and your feelings are hurt because you feel he called you heartless?
He said he should not have said that.
But I say.....if the shoe fits......
I kind of like this picture but I see what you mean. Remember when the magazines would do that to Palin, get as close with the lens as you can so that they look misshapen and weird. LOL
Do you have a link for that?
The only DNA collection in Texas at Texas A&M I know of is for people who have committed a crime.
Only criminals dna are collected at Texas A&M as far as I know.
Please prove your assertion.
Almost all states collect baby DNA as part of their health screening. It is not Rick Perry’s nefarious plan to destroy the universe.
http://www.cchfreedom.org/pdf/50_States-Newborn_Blood_Retention_Policies_FINAL.pdf
Thanks for that.
I knew someone smart like you would know and post the truth.
I want to see Perry get the nomination and pick Palin as VP.
See post 69
I’m guessing he’ll go harder at Cain than romney. Cain’s the real threat to all RINOs.
Rick Perry wants to be misunderestimated .... he’s not that unslick himself.
I was thinking of your name sake in that regard. Pres. Reagan just looked the way he looked- usually with the smile. No pretense- always natural. That was him.
Seems to me, one of Gov. Perry’s advantages is that he does have a rugged, attractive appearance-— the Parade photo seems to try to make him even moreso— and there’s absolutely no need.
Mom Tex’s photo shows a good looking guy and a family man— much better, imo.
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I surely wouldn’t call Perry Reaganesque. Reagan could not only speak and debate well; he was a thinker who wrote his famous “A Time for Choosing” address himself, along with his many radio editorials broadcast after he left the California governorship. Reagan was an avid reader and loved learning; Perry by contrast is a proud ignoramus. He even portrays it as a virtue, which is deeply insulting to folks in rural areas.
Well, would be nice- but unfortunately, she does come wt that media bias and the Saturday Night Live crowd. If Gov. Perry gets the nomination, seems to me that he’d have an excellent shot at winning the election; so, he might choose a safer VP-— But, if Gov. Palin, it sure would be interesting.
Perry signed the bill H.B. 1672.
He was not listed on the lawsuits.
It seems to be a practice by many state health departments in the US.
And yes, I am a Mom in Texas but my youngest of 3 is 25 yrs old.
Hell yes I am. They are sucking the life blood out of America and you feel-good types are only encouraging them. And just like the ticks they are, they are killing the host.
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