Posted on 10/19/2011 9:06:09 PM PDT by Clairity
Undoubtedly a team of scientists already has been dispatched to Las Vegas to study the phenomenon that tens of thousands of startled CNN viewers saw firsthand Tuesday night. For the first time in the five years since he launched his methodical, by-the-numbers, always placid, PowerPoint-inspired campaign for the presidency of the United States, an emoticon crossed Mitt Rombot's faceplate. In layman's terms, the former governor short-circuited. Even more surprising, the first person ever to dent that metallic exterior was the same one politicos had confidently written off only a few weeks ago.
Yes, Rick Perry - who in two months was transformed by the punditry from political sage to political sap - pulled off the feat that John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Rudy Giuliani, and Fred Thompson could never muster: getting under Romney's skin. Despite glowing reviews, Perry's was not an award-winning debate performance to be sure; one hopes someone will tell him to quit calling Herman Cain "brother." Yet his all but inevitable campaign comeback has commenced.
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But I guess you don’t really want to beat Obama, right?
Is this the same Perry who gave illegals $100,000 tuition break? Is this the same Perry who refuses to build a fence? Is this the same Perry who was Al Gores campaign manager scant 10 years ago?
Thanks, but no thanks. We do not need RINOs.
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Perry was never Gore’s campaign manager and it was in 1988 NOT 10 years ago.
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2011/sep/07/legend-al-gore-and-rick-perry/
The illegals paid their own tuition.
Perry will build a fence in some areas but wants ‘boots on the ground’ in others.
Stop repeating these lies when a simple google search reveals the truth!
After early enthusiasm, I have decided not to vote for him.
Heartless of me, I know, but that’s the way it is.
I was really surprised NO ONE said a thing about Perry calling Mr. Cain “brother”!
It was offensive but just showed me the real Perry and I Don’t like that kind of behavior by anyone - much less a candidate for the POTUS!
No we do not want a masterdebator as president. We alrady have one of those now.
Herman Cain now has a chance, and if he pulls ahead , he will need cash fast. Cain hasn’t much money.
Then WHY are you touting this stupid, stupid article as if it was a badge of honor for perry at the ....gasp....debate?
How do you know Perry doesn’t call everyone “brother”?
All three of those are false statements about Rick Perry.
You are incredibly ill-informed.
Is this the same Perry who gave illegals $100,000 tuition break?
In-State tuition in Texas benefits community colleges and junior colleges. None of them cost $100k to attend if the student was a Martian. ~1,000 students out of 15,000 on the illegal alien in-state program go to Texas A&M or UT. If the law was repealed, it will result in a $3 million loss of revenue, primary to community colleges. Click here for detailed rebuttal with references and links.
Is this the same Perry who refuses to build a fence?
Not building a continuous fence does not mean you're for open border. Here is why the border fence is blown into mythological proportions and distorts reality, written by someone who lived on the border: Click here.
Is this the same Perry who was Al Gores campaign manager scant 10 years ago?
Rick Perry publicly endorsed Al Gore's campaign in 1988, 23 years ago. Became a Republican in 1989, 22 years ago. Reagan was a Democrat 14 years before he ran for president in 1976. And, Rick Perry was never Al Gore's campaign manager, if it matters. Here's the whole truth about Rick Perry and Al Gore.
I respect your desire to not support the most conservative candidate in the GOP field, but please don't misrepresent his real record, or the truth.
BTHO lies on the Free Republic!
The BullyPulpit Disclaimer applies.
“...Perry leads Cain among Texas Democrats.”
I’ve always said that Gov. Perry isn’t a conservative Republican.
I call men I respect “brother”, it’s a southern thing, something I picked up being raised in the Baptist Church.
There’s nothing offensive about it, you just like whining.
Those who complain about “brother” are perfectly alright listening to an Ivy league snob who corrects everyone in public from their know-it-all ivory tower.
Can you imagine what it must be like to play a round a golf with Romney? I’d rather suffer hemorrhoids.
Lord no! I do know I wouldn't want him to keep his own score.
Perry can’t win. Its over.
There is something about Perry that just seems off. A lot of people beside me have noticed this. Apparently, it took some people longer to see it than others. Perry came into the race and shot to the top but it didn’t take much for him to drop like a rock. His free fall was not a fluke. Its over for Perry. Ron Paul has a better chance of getting the nomination at this point.
You illegal/muslim lovers that pull for this young’n senor ricarrdo hussein perrynista’s run are really something. Good God, what the heck is wrong with you? Are you blind? Wake up! The twin horrors of illegal imigration and the muslim/islam/sharia thing, (and yes little ricky’s muslim ‘problem’ will come up soon and get the traction his illegal lover stance has...stay tuned), are destroying our nation! ricky and mitty and paul.....3 monsters who should never have the reigns....in this old ancient boy’s belief.
Super article. It’s not the same old points and provides some very fresh insight! Thanks for posting this!
Your guy was pretty good last night too Lazlo. He and Perry made a great team.
“There is something about Perry that just seems of”
Sure, that’s why he won every election he entered, including being elected and re-elected Gov of Texas.
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