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Posted on 12/31/2011 1:55:13 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
........There remains no one in the GOP field quite like Perry, a plain-speaking governor from a sprawling, Southwestern state who, when he says he's never been a creature of Washington, is telling it straight. With the debates behind him, he's been able to play to his strengths, his record as an 11-year governor, his anti-government attitude, and his capacity to bond with voters through allusions to faith, farm work and military service.
But there's no doubt he has altered his approach. Gone are the days when he tried to stand toe-to-toe with front-runner Mitt Romney and boast about his job-creation record in Texas. Instead, he's running a campaign that offers large portions of red meat: border control, balanced-budget amendments, states' rights, flat taxes, abortion.
His new approach has given him a shot at finishing near the top Tuesday and perhaps moving on, but he'll need a few breaks to come his way. "I'm going to feel good about our performance regardless of where we come in in Iowa," he told Fox News on Friday. "People are giving us a second look."........
...."He could do it," said Wes Dunbar, 63, of Indianola, who also liked the idea. "It would take six years, but he could do it." Why Perry? "He's the only conservative with experience in the public sector," Dunbar replied.
.....Supporter Bill Thomas, 63, of Indianola was impressed, saying Perry had overcome his debate foibles. "Yeah, he's getting better," Thomas said. "It's not so much what they say; it's what they've done."
An undecided voter, Cole Converse, 21, was impressed that Perry had secured the endorsement of Arpaio, the tough-talking sheriff from Arizona brought on to buttress Perry's position on illegal immigration. "That was big," Converse said....
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From Gov. Rick Perry in 2011 to President Rick Perry in 2012. When the front runners are all through bashing each other, Perry will prevail.
-- "Happy New Year"
Just a reminder - Gov. Perry will be on Fox News Sunday tomorrow .
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !
It will be sweet...yes, Perry will be the next POTUS.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Rick Perry talked with a friend in September 1991
while visiting a ranch outside Austin.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again...
You are a model of integrity and consistency. Your support for Governor Perry has been a constant from the beginning. You’ve not wavered...no matter the polls, no matter the personal attacks, no matter the candidate’s goofs. Your information is factual, your support is unwavering, your contributions here are an exemplar of grace.
You are a constant. You are a rock and you are an anchor.
There are many folks on FR who look up to you, who wait for your posts...who never, ever comment but are taking in all that goes on and all that is said.
I think this is going to be an amazing primary season. I think Governor Perry is going to blow it out. I think that there are many who are calling for him to drop out, to quit or are alleging that he’d never be able to beat Obama...but when he does beat him, won’t actually be surprised at all.
It’s too obvious. He’s the man for now.
And you exemplify the best of his supporters.
Thank you for your grace and your constancy.
I hope that someday, President Perry hears of your tireless efforts on his behalf and recognizes you for your undying support.
Simplest way I can put it is: You behave like many of us believe.
You have my (and I’m sure, many others’) gratitude and respect.
Thank you.
And I wish you and yours the Happiest, Bestest New Year of your life in 2012!
C
Hoping we all have a very Happy New Year with hope and real change and a brand new President Rick Perry
And a Most Happy New Year to YOU!!! :)
What a lovely post, chasaway. I agree with your thoughts on CW as well. She is loyal, steadfast and gracious in her advocacy for Gov. Perry. Many thanks to both of you, and to shield and smoothsailing as well for all the Perry pings.
Happy New Year, all!
On Monday night, in the appropriately named Iowa town of Perry, the Texas governor and his family will hold their final event of the day alongside Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, both of whom endorsed Perry early in the race. Joining them on stage will be former presidential candidate Steve Forbes, the chief proponent of Perry's flat-tax proposal, and Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, a longtime Perry ally in Austin. South Carolina Rep. Mick Mulvaney, one of the most popular conservatives in the early Southern primary state, is also making the trek to Iowa for the Perry rally.
Marcus Lutrell is also to be arriving to be there on Tuesday I believe.
Great!!
Some good comments here
http://www.redstate.com/moe_lane/2012/01/01/duelling-narratives-on-iowa-ground-game/
Happy New Year Grandma Pam....from one grandmother to another.
Bump!!
Perry for President!
That would be a very HAPPY New Year!
You are so right about this:
....I think this is going to be an amazing primary season. I think Governor Perry is going to blow it out. I think that there are many who are calling for him to drop out, to quit or are alleging that he’d never be able to beat Obama...but when he does beat him, won’t actually be surprised at all.
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