Posted on 02/22/2015 8:05:17 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
The Lone Star State has more than a lone contender in the GOP presidential race, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pointed out — but he isn't yet declaring a favorite.
Abbott appeared Sunday on "Face the Nation," where host Bob Schieffer noted that Abbott's predecessor in the governor's office, Rick Perry, is expected to make a second bid. Then there are Sen. Ted Cruz and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who was born and raised in Texas.
"I would not be surprised if they all run," Abbott said, but added there are a couple of more names Schieffer left out.
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul both are Texas natives, Abbott pointed out.
"The odds favor that the next president, at least the Republican nominee, is going to have a Texas connection," he said.
But Abbott wouldn't commit when asked if he has any idea who will win or if he has someone he wants to back.
"I'm looking for the best candidate who can assure conservative agenda is going to be achieved for America," he said....
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You know, Abbott is as qualified as anybody for POTUS himself!
Just a FYI to the GOPe...
Cruz or loose..
By now Greg Abbott should have the respect of all true conservatives. He has mine.
Conservatives now have an enormously strong field of presidential contenders: Cruz, Walker, Abbott ...
and plenty of strong leaders: Jeff Sessions, Mike Lee, Steve King ....
Interesting that Perry is nowhere to be found this past week. Which is good as he is pro-amnesty.
As long as the nominee isn’t Bush nor Perry, I’m good.
No cheap labor importers.
CRUZ 2106!
As long as the nominee isn’t Bush nor Perry, I’m good.
CRUZ 2016!
Sure has a real nice ring to it.
At least he’s not a full-term governor.
I think he would lean toward Cruz
Not as long as Texas primaries after all the real conservatives have been removed by purple states ahead of us.
God Bless Texas!
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