A Time For Choosing: Rick Perry for President

Big Government ^ | 12-19-2011 | Mike Flynn - OP/ED

[CharlesWayneCT]

Yes. If you make a list that does not include “currently doing well in the polls”, Newt is NOT going to be in the top 3.

It’s time to stop letting polls pick our nominee. We need to step back, get off the merry-go-round, and make a serious evaluation of ALL the candidates again, with the same standard.

Right now, we’ve rejected Bachmann with a standard of July, when we had all the time in the world and Sarah Palin was going to save us. We rejected Perry based on his early bad debate performances driven by his recent back surgery, and again knowing we had plenty of time and Sarah Palin was going to save us.

We didn’t so much reject Cain as he folded up his tent and went home, because of unfair attacks, and his response to them, and maybe because his wife wasn’t as excited about him being President as he seemed to be.

And now we are supposed to accept Gingrich, who isn’t on the conservative radar in the past decade, over three solid conservatives, simply because for a brief moment the Cain supporters got so used to blindly attacking everybody who was a threat momentarily lost their minds and all decided Gingrich was the one they would support?

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks shield.

[af_vet_rr]

We rejected Perry based on his early bad debate performances driven by his recent back surgery,

Most rejected Perry because he called them heartless and then offered up a piss-poor apology and defense of his views on in-state tuition. His biggest debate gaffe was well after the "don't have a heart" comment.

[normy]

Name a state Newt would win that Perry wont.

Perry will win Iowa and South Carolina.

You will still be welcome on his bandwagon.

Show me a national poll from 1 month ago. 2 months ago? Exactly. They mean nothing.

Don't burn your bridges.

[normy]

Rest assured when everyone has dropped out, Perry will still be there as the only real pro-life, pro-2nd Amendment, ex military candidate to choose from.

[smoothsailing]

Another great endorsement from Ace of Spades HQ!

http://ace.mu.nu/

[lahargis]

I agree.. Rick Perry 2012!

[lahargis]

"Rick Perry is the only candidate with a successful record of governing. That and, more importantly, what he has accomplished in governing make him the clear choice for President."

Agreed!

[CyberAnt]

I think Rick and Rick would make a great combination - they are both Christians, they’re both pro life. Perry has governing experience, and Santorum has foreign policy experience.

Two young, handsome guys - smart; doers, etc. I think it would be great!!

[no dems]

If Newt falters, Santorum is my guy. Look for Rick Santorum to be the “surprise” coming out of Iowa this year.

[no dems]

Two young, handsome guys
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Whoa!!! Rick Santorum....right on both counts. But, Rick Perry is no “young” guy. Dude is in his 60’s. But, he is handsome.

[no dems]

Would you consider Rick Santorum? He is an intelligent, decent guy with Foreign Policy and Domestic (Economic) experience. And, he has no baggage and has made no gaffes>

I think Rick Santorum will be this year’s “surprise” coming out of Iowa.

[rmlew]

Choosing what? Illegal Aliens over Americans? Undoing 1821-1830?

[Lazlo in PA]

I think Rick Santorum will be this year’s “surprise” coming out of Iowa.

I think you may be right. He is my number one choice in this election for all the reasons you cite. I like Rick a lot.

[SuzyQue]

I like Santorum, but talk about no traction! He just doesn’t ever seem to get enough support to even consider. But, at this point, he may be the best of what’s left.

[Kenny]

He needs to seriously lose the gray/blue shirts. His gloomy wardrobe is so awful it’s distracting. I know that shouldn’t be an issue but his image is important, especially since he’s perceived as boring. Kick it up a notch, Rick!

[presidio9]

If Newt falters, Santorum is my guy. Look for Rick Santorum to be the “surprise” coming out of Iowa this year.

Santorum has always been my "guy," but he is not winning Iowa. No sirree Bob. Supposing he does well there. What does that get him? A Howard Dean moment?

[TheZMan]

No.

[Oceander]

Gotta go with the bigger graphic for this awesome thread!