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Rooted in the Big Empty, Perry sets his sights on the big job
Minneapolis Star-Tribune ^ | PAULINE ARRILLAGA

Posted on 11/19/2011 10:10:29 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife

LAS VEGAS - Rick Perry is sitting comfortably on a plush sofa in a hotel far from the strip that put the sin in "Sin City."

It's the day after another presidential debate, and if the flat-screen in front of him were on, he'd hear plenty of appraisals of whether a new fiery approach helped his pursuit of the highest office in the land or hurt him more.

Instead, he's talking about his boyhood in Texas, his time in the Air Force and a wiener dog named Lucy.

He is, here in suite 6118 of the Red Rock resort, relaxed and confident — not the man Americans have seen on TV these past months, the orator whose flubs became the stuff of late-night comics.

He reminisces about playing piano as a child — "piana," he pronounces it in a sharp twang — before falling while unloading horses and breaking his arm.

He speaks of a once-myopic world view that was shaped by rural Texas before he joined the military and journeyed to foreign lands.

When asked about the tie he's wearing — a red number dotted with tiny dachshunds clad in pink sweaters — he gets his cellphone and shows off a picture of the family pooch.

He's gone from presidential front-runner to underdog in a flash, yet throughout he's acted as if he has nothing to lose.

Maybe it's because he's used to being counted out — so much so that longtime Texas journalist R.G. Ratcliffe (whose blog is called "Rick PerrySphere") has called him "the forever underestimated candidate."

Maybe it's because despite what polls or pundits or even the public may say, Perry has shown he can face any opponent and win. He hasn't lost an election in his 26 years in public office.

(Excerpt) Read more at startribune.com ...


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To: mylife

What debate? The next debate is on the 22nd

He was referring to the debate where he couldn’t think of the third department. He will be in a debate tonight in about 1 1/2 hours. It is not on TV but online. I think in Iowa.


21 posted on 11/19/2011 12:21:43 PM PST by napscoordinator
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To: napscoordinator
Nov 19, 2011: Since tickets have sold out, please join the Thanksgiving Family Forum streaming live from 3:30-6:00 PM CST: Here
22 posted on 11/19/2011 12:24:43 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: CharlesWayneCT
Nov. 11, 2011 VIDEO: Rick Perry interview today in Columbia 25 minute video – starting around 4:00 – 12:00 Perry speaks at length about Iran, allies and national defense.


23 posted on 11/19/2011 12:25:35 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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Freepers!


Come on! Day 50 of the Freepathon and only 42 days until the start of the next. What will you do and where will you post if it goes?

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24 posted on 11/19/2011 12:55:37 PM PST by RedMDer (Forward With Confidence!)
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To: shield

I sure wouldn’t mind looking at him for four (or possibly eight) years. He’s one of the handsomest men I’ve ever seen. Not to mention, there’s so much I like about him and his stand on the important issues. I was crushed when he did so badly in the debates. Even if he evolves into a world-class debater, the late-night jackasses are going to continue to tear him apart because of his early performance.


25 posted on 11/19/2011 2:42:14 PM PST by Inspectorette
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To: Inspectorette

Not to worry....he’ll be the next POTUS...


26 posted on 11/19/2011 4:27:09 PM PST by shield (Rev 2:9 Woe unto those who say they are Judahites and are not, but are of the syna GOG ue of Satan.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

giggle....love it CW


27 posted on 11/19/2011 5:01:33 PM PST by Katarina (Rick Perry the Best man for President ! NEVER Romney! And no thank you Cain.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Thanks for the article and this thread. I was getting nauseus as I made the mistake of clicking on a thread with really depressing posts on it.

I hate it that my fellow freepers are capable of such ugliness. I’m gonna try hard not to go that route.

Wonderful interview from the paper and all so true.


28 posted on 11/19/2011 7:21:51 PM PST by altura (Perry 2012)
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To: shield

That is my hope and prayer.


29 posted on 11/19/2011 7:22:54 PM PST by altura (Perry 2012)
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