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Weighing a second presidential bid, Perry picks up pace on 2016 prep
HoustonChronicle ^
| December 4, 2014
| Patrick Svitek
Posted on 12/05/2014 1:00:05 AM PST by South40
As his 14 years in office come to a close, Gov. Rick Perry is dramatically stepping up his outreach to those who could influence a 2016 presidential campaign that he has insisted would be the antithesis of his ill-fated bid three years ago.
Angling for a head start in what could be a crowded field for his party's nomination, Perry is hunkering down in Austin with hundreds of influential activists, potential donors and policy experts. The aggressive foundation-laying, which is kicking into high gear this month, marks one of Perry's most organized efforts yet to prepare for the rigors of a presidential race that vexed him in 2011.
"You cannot jump into this race at the last minute like he did last time, and that's a fundamental lesson that he learned," said Henry Barbour, a longtime friend of Perry who is informally advising him. "He has to demonstrate to Republican voters and donors he's up to the task."
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: gardasil; perry; rickperry; texas
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Should this mumbling buffoon throw his hat into the ring it will be for comic relief only. And he is sure to deliver.
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:00:05 AM PST
by
South40
To: BereanBrain; fieldmarshaldj; TADSLOS; Pelham; F15Eagle; bobby.223; Norm Lenhart; Liz; ...
Is RINO Rick going to run?
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:01:05 AM PST
by
South40
(Hillary Clinton was a "great secretary of state". - Texas Governor Rick Perry)
To: South40
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:05:37 AM PST
by
Veggie Todd
(The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. TJ)
To: Veggie Todd
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:07:43 AM PST
by
South40
(Hillary Clinton was a "great secretary of state". - Texas Governor Rick Perry)
To: South40
He will be better prepared. I don’t know if he will get past the first round, but he will do better. He’s had four years to prepare this time around.
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:08:00 AM PST
by
Jonty30
(What Islam and secularism have in common is that they are both death cults)
To: Jonty30
He will be better prepared.Yes, that is what he said, too. But when asked to name three ways in which he will be better prepared he could only name two. :-P
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:17:17 AM PST
by
South40
(Hillary Clinton was a "great secretary of state". - Texas Governor Rick Perry)
To: South40
The game will be how many Republicans can the MSM prop up for the Democrats to beat in 2016.
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:17:21 AM PST
by
CatOwner
To: CatOwner
You can bet on the media will promote the most liberal Republican among them while also doing its best to tear down the most conservative. And the gullible will eat it up.
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:20:45 AM PST
by
South40
(Hillary Clinton was a "great secretary of state". - Texas Governor Rick Perry)
To: South40
He has to get in to mess up Ted Cruz and take delegates away from him in TX and other nearby states so the anointed RINO can win the nomination.
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:24:37 AM PST
by
Nextrush
(OBAMACARE IS A BAILOUT FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY)
To: South40
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:24:56 AM PST
by
Dagnabitt
(Amnesty is Treason. Its agents and supporters are Traitors.)
To: Nextrush
He has to get in to mess up Ted Cruz and take delegates away from him in TX and other nearby states so the anointed RINO can win the nomination.It is no secret Perry doesn't like Cruz. Heck, he tried to stop him from making it to Washington. Thankfully, he failed. But one has to realize Perry will do all he can to stop Cruz.
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:29:16 AM PST
by
South40
(Hillary Clinton was a "great secretary of state". - Texas Governor Rick Perry)
To: South40
Perry is absolutely delusional if he thinks he has any chance at all. His debate debacles are campaign ad fodder alone.
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:32:20 AM PST
by
catfish1957
(Everything I needed to know about Islam was written on 11 Sep 2001)
To: catfish1957
He wears glasses now. Looks smarter or something.
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:43:21 AM PST
by
Dagnabitt
(Amnesty is Treason. Its agents and supporters are Traitors.)
To: Dagnabitt
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:44:14 AM PST
by
South40
(Hillary Clinton was a "great secretary of state". - Texas Governor Rick Perry)
To: Nextrush
I’m sorry Rick, but Ted Cruz got there first and has taken the ground.
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posted on
12/05/2014 1:55:39 AM PST
by
John Valentine
(Deep in the Heart of Texas)
To: South40
La Raza Rickie will implode again.
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posted on
12/05/2014 2:05:15 AM PST
by
VRWC For Truth
(Roberts has perverted the Constitution)
To: South40
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posted on
12/05/2014 2:07:55 AM PST
by
catfish1957
(Everything I needed to know about Islam was written on 11 Sep 2001)
To: South40
Even if it’s bogus, one would think Rick would first get that indictment cleared before jumping in.
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posted on
12/05/2014 2:12:59 AM PST
by
ScottinVA
(We either destroy ISIS there... or fight them here. Pick one, America.)
To: John Valentine
Im sorry Rick, but Ted Cruz got there first and has taken the ground.Ted Cruz is a solid conservative. He's also a junior senator with no executive experience. The office of the presidency is no place for amateurs, as the current administration has clearly demonstrated.
With all due respect, Senator Cruz needs to work on his résumé.
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posted on
12/05/2014 2:17:15 AM PST
by
Drew68
To: South40
Surprise surprise, another illuminati meat puppet promising the illusion of choice.
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posted on
12/05/2014 2:17:58 AM PST
by
rawcatslyentist
(Jeremiah 50:32 "The arrogant one will stumble and fall ; / ?)
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