Do Conservatives REALLY want Rick Perry to Run?

It’s weird, but it’s true. The Lt. Guv wields the power here in Texas. The Governorship is extremely weak. I recall in the past elections how the pols really, really coveted and would vie for the former position with far more passion. Odd, but that’s the way Texas works.

This is the reality we face. So shooting down Perry even before he enters the race is rather counterproductive.

Exactly right.

Conservatives kill their own and leave the nomination to the liberals.

I’m sick of warmed-over platitudes about candidates who are being sold as “conservative enough”.

I'm sick of every Republican a RINO that is a 100% conservative, which actually means all Republicans are RINOs since not a one has a perfect record.

The GOAL IS BEAT OBAMA and avoid ending up with a REAL RINO and con man like Mitt Romney.

Perry's record. Let's see:

"Here are some facts: Using Barack Obama's own Bureau of Labor Statistics, a total of 722,200 jobs were created nationwide since June 2009. Of those, 37 percent – or 265,300 – were added in Texas alone. If you calculate the number based on non-farm jobs, Texas accounts for 45 percent of U.S. job creation.

Perry signs tort reform bill:

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2011/05/31/perry-signs-tort-reform-bill.html

He has turned down federal money for unemployment insurance because of the federal strings that were attached to it.

Strongly pro-life. Opposes government funding for elective abortions. Signed legislation limiting late-term abortions and requiring girls under the age of 18 who want abortions to notify their parents. Supports legislation requiring a woman see an ultrasound before receiving an abortion. Opposes embryonic stem-cell research and supports ban on human cloning.

Strongly opposes "gay" rights and all legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Condemned Supreme Court decision (Lawrence v. Texas) striking down Texas sodomy law. Championed a constitutional amendment that defines marriage in Texas as union of one man and one woman, which was passed by the state's voters in 2005.

Supports the death penalty. Disputes manmade "global warming," citing there is no scientific consensus on the issue. Endorsed by the National Rifle Association and Texas State Rifle Association for his stand on gun rights.

Has voiced support for charter schools and a state voucher program.

Only because you made more sense than anything else I’ve heard all day.

Umm, it was intended as sarcasm.

I thought you'd just taken several things that have been said about Palin many times and substituted Perry's name.

I’d take a card board cut out of Elmer Fudd over Obama.

The Establishment GOP is encouraging Perry to run only because they finally understand we (the Conservative base) will not support Romney. Romney can't win and the Establishment GOP is willing to throw him under the bus to make room for another, perhaps more palatable, candidate. I say let him run ... and then overwhelmingly support Cain or Bachmann or Santorum in the primary. The only way the Establishment GOP will ever receive a clue they understand is to permit them to run their candidate of choice, and then send a clear message by trouncing that candidate in the primaries. To quote from every Tea Party rally I've attended : "Can you hear us now?" That question was directed to Republicans and Democrats alike.

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Compared to Romney, Newt, and the rest of JOKES running for President he’s a rock star.
We need somebody who can WIN this thing. That means somebody with cross-over appeal, which our Palen, Bachmann and Cain (no matter how much we love them) simply do not have.

Until 1989, Rick Perry was a conservative Democrat. He switched parties as, like many Democrats including Ronald Reagan and Phil Gramm, he saw that party moving farther and farther to the left. Under Perry’s decade as governor, hundreds of Texas Democrats have followed his lead and become Republicans. As a former Democrat, Perry can speak to that swath of his former party that has become disenchanted with their party as President Obama has taken it even farther to the left, in a way that few Republicans can. He can also speak well and credibly to all wings of the national GOP, from the fiscal cons to the social cons to the libertarian set.
He would appeal to all segments of the Republican electorate and would come armed with a record of economic success and a commitment to liberty that no other contender can match.

Texas has been voted #1 business climate for the last seven years.
Texas has been getting all of California’s jobs.
Perry must be doing something right.
We need a good business guy right now.
Perry has proved it.

CONSERVATIVE ICONS SUPPORT PERRY:

. Sarah Palin threw her endorsement to Rick Perry for governor.
Sarah just restated recently that she likes Perry

.Rush said that Perry is his dream candidate.
http://gretawire.blogs.foxnews.com/rush-limbaugh-on-the-record-3/

. Michael Reagan praises Perry:
“If you don’t believe Reaganomics can still work in this day and age, for whatever reason, I say you should look no further than the state of Texas.
Under the leadership of Gov. Rick Perry, Texas has championed and built upon the concepts my father used to rebuild America in the 1980s..
In short, Reagan Revolution is alive and well - deep in the heart of Texas.”
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jun/24/reagans-vision-lives-on-in-texas/?page=1

. Pro-life, Pro-guns, pro-spending cuts, pro-business

. He’s an outside-the-Beltway candidate

. He is not a Ivy League grad

. He was an Air Force captain who flew a C-130

. Speaks Spainish.
(Odumbo says everybody should speak a foreign language, but he CAN’T)

. Fighting with Obama on many fronts
Google Perry/Obama and you will see he’s been fighting him and his government for the past two years.

. Since Perry has been Governor of Texas, Texas has added more than 850,000 jobs, more than all other states combined. Texas has added over 180,000 jobs since August of 2009.

. There is no such thing as ‘Perrycare’

. Signed into law sonogram and explanation by physician before abortion

. Signed into law, photo ID ident to vote

. Perry did not apply for federal “Race to the Top” education funds because he said it would force national standards upon Texas.

. He has vetoed a record 248 bills, including dozens after the 2001 session, angering many lawmakers.

. He said last year that President Barack Obama was “hell-bent” on turning America into a socialist country.

. Won governorship of state with lots of latinos

. According to this web site Texas is #1 this year and last year for business friendly.
http://chiefexecutive.net/best-worst-states-for-business
Obama would not want not run against a governor that has the BEST business climate in the U.S. when everything else is in a depression.

. He used to be a Democrat. So? So did Reagan.

. The Bush’s don’t like him

. Perry has a reputation for not sweating

• He refused to raise taxes when Texas faced a record $10 billion budget shortfall in 2003. Instead, he was the first Texas governor since World War II to sign a budget that lowered state spending (and has now done it twice). As governor, Perry has used his line item veto to cut over $3 billion in proposed spending.

.For seven years running, CEOs polled by Chief Executive magazine have rated Texas first in business development and job growth. Texas boasts 58 Fortune 500 companies — more than any other state.

As America’s No. 1 exporting state, Texas shipped $206.6 billion in goods abroad last year, composing 16 percent of America’s $1.28 trillion in exports. California’s $14.4 billion in exports ranked it second, with 11.2 percent of U.S. outflow.

Texas’ achievements so stunned Gavin Newsom, California’s Democratic lieutenant governor, that he flew a delegation to Austin last May to ask Perry how he lures defectors from the Golden State.

Of the 70 companies that fled California in 2011, the Wall Street Journal’s John Fund reported last April, 14 relocated to Texas — these exiles’ primary destination.
http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2011/06/21/opinion/nh4142489.txt

• In 2005, Perry signed a historic $15.7 billion property tax cut for homeowners and businesses that also included new taxpayer protections against appraisal increases. In 2009, Gov. Perry secured a tax cut for approximately 40,000 small businesses in Texas and protected the Rainy Day Fund for future challenges.

• He led the battle to pass the country’s most sweeping lawsuit reforms, closing the door on junk lawsuits that had been making trial lawyers rich while driving countless doctors either out of the state or the profession all together. Since Texas voters approved these reforms, malpractice claims and premiums have fallen and access to healthcare is increasing across the state as doctors have applied in droves to practice in Texas.

. He has never lost an election, including an elementary school contest for “king” of the Paint Creek School Carnival. He secured that win by handing out pennies for votes.

. Perry is also known for his socially conservative views on homosexuality, and he opposes same sex marriage. He condemned the United States Supreme Court decision in Lawrence vs. Texas, which struck down a Texas sodomy law. He called the law “appropriate”

ABORTION:

. Perry is pro-life and opposes government funding for elective abortions. In 2005, Perry, a social conservative, signed a bill that limited late-term abortions and required girls under the age of 18 who procure abortions to notify their parents. Perry signed the bill in the gymnasium of Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Worth, an evangelical Christian school.

Perry signed into law a bill requiring a sonogram and doctor’s explanation before granting an abortion

In 2005, Perry signed a new law that requires minor girls to receive parental consent before getting an abortion. This law strengthens a parental notification law Perry supported as Lt. Gov. in 1999, which
helped reduce teen abortions by 26 percent.
Perry has also signed a ban on third trimester abortions, a ban on tax dollars being used to support abortion facilities, a prenatal protection act that protects
unborn children from assault, and an informed consent law that helps expectant mothers better understand the risks and consequences of abortion. Perry supports a ban on human cloning and will veto any
legislation that provides state dollars for embryonic stem cell research, a process that ends a human life.
Perry urges to keep up pressure to roll back the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion until “Roe v. Wade is nothing but a shameful footnote in our nation’s history books.

Perry, a frequent critic of the federal government, also bashed President Barack Obama for his administration’s policy allowing federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, saying he was deeply disturbed by studies that turn “the remains of unborn children into nothing more than raw material.”

Perry has faulted Obama for reversing the so-called “Mexico City policy” that banned giving federal money to international groups that perform abortions or provide information about abortions. Obama struck down the policy during his first week in office, saying it was too broad and undermined family planning in developing countries.
Under Obama “our federal tax dollars can now be used to fund abortion all over the world. With the stroke of a pen, abortion essentially became a U.S. foreign export,” Perry said.

IMMIGRATION:

Perry adds immigration issues to lawmaker session
Perry wants passage of a measure requiring every person arrested to be run through the federal immigration databases as part of the Secure Communities program. He also wants to provide the state Department of Public Safety with the authority to make sure someone is in the U.S. legally before issuing a driver’s license.
These measures, along with a ban on sanctuary cities, would “provide a clear message that Texas will not turn a blind eye to those breaking our laws,” Perry said in a statement.
“Texas owes it to the brave law enforcement officials, who put their lives on the line every day to protect our families and communities, to give them the discretion they need to adequately do their jobs,” Perry said.
http://www.rickperry.org/media-articles/perry-adds-immigration-issues-lawmakers-agenda-0?amp
.Gov. Perry has made numerous requests of the federal govt. to enforce the border in Texas including handing Pre. Obama a letter in person when he landed in Dallas last year.
.Perry signed into law photo ID required before voting.

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS:

In what was described as a “God and country” sermon at the Cornerstone church in San Antonio, attended by Perry and other mostly Republican candidates, the Rev. John Hagee stated, “If you live your life and don’t confess your sins to God Almighty through the authority of Christ and His blood, I’m going to say this very plainly, you’re going straight to hell with a nonstop ticket.” Perry was asked if he agreed with those comments and said, “It is my faith, and I’m a believer of that.”[39] Perry went on to say that there was nothing in the sermon that he took exception with.
Humorist and entertainer Kinky Friedman, the Jewish independent candidate for governor in the 2006 election, said, “He doesn’t think very differently from the Taliban, does he?” Carole Keeton Strayhorn disagreed with Perry’s comments, and Democrat Chris Bell said that one who is in public office should “respect people of all faiths and denominations”.
Conservatives then responded, arguing that Perry had a right to his religious beliefs, and that he was not disrespecting Americans of other religious convictions.[40] While visiting Israel in August 2009, Perry gave an interview to the Jerusalem Post in which he affirmed his support for Israel from his religious background, “I’m a big believer that this country was given to the people of Israel a long time ago, by God, and that’s ordained.”

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Perry does not believe there is valid scientific proof of anthropogenic global warming. He has said several times that there is no scientific consensus on the issue.[69] In a September 7, 2007, speech to California Republicans, Perry said, “Virtually every day another scientist leaves the global warming bandwagon. ... But you won’t read about that in the press because they have already invested in one side of the story.”

MISC:

PERRY ISSUES OBAMA A COUPLE OF BIG FUBOs:

1. “Texas to Allow Regular Incandescent Bulbs”
Reports are the governor will sign Bill HB2510 by June 19th.
Bill HB2510 allows for the manufacture and sale of incandescent light bulbs otherwise banned in federal legislation of 2007, applicable from 1 January 2012 onwards.
The legality, at least in the way the proposed law is framed, has apparently been cleared with the US Attorney General’s office.
The Bill has already passed in both House and Senate with overwhelming support.
While Texas has no current manufacture, relevant parties are being invited to restart it.
Texas has been a leading US state in providing new local jobs, and this is seen as a further contributive measure.
http://freedomlightbulb.blogspot.com/2011/06/texas-to-allow-incandescent-light-bulbs.html

2.Perry Adds TSA Anti-Groping Bill to Call
http://www.texastribune.org/texas-politics/tea-party/updated-perry-adds-tsa-anti-groping-bill-to-call/ ^

Gov. Rick Perry this evening announced the addition of TSA anti-groping legislation to the agenda for the special legislative session. In a statement, he said lawmakers could consider legislation “relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression on those seeking access to public buildings and transportation.”

. He played quarterback on the six-man football team for the Paint Creek Pirates. He also played basketball and ran track.

. He is an Eagle Scout and wrote a book about the Boy Scouts, ‘On My Honor’.
Rick Perry uses the Boy Scouts to draw a battle line in what he considers a “culture war,” defending them against the American Civil Liberties Union and what he sees as a moral struggle for the country’s future.
The book also traces a 30-year history of litigation involving the Scouts — most of which they won — which Perry considers an attack on traditional values and faith in God.

Perry targets the ACLU as the primary force behind a leftist push to accept homosexuality and challenge Scouting’s duty to God.
http://www.rickperry.org/media/perrys-new-book-supports-boy-scouts-attacks-aclu

. He’s a runner and triathlete.

. He is an outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and fishing.

. He plays the drums. At a January 2005 inaugural party in Washington, he played with ZZ Top in front of 2,000 people

. Perry has Romney’s looks without the other baggage.
Raised on a ranch. Has hair. 6’ tall- presidential (especially after Obama)

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This Perry trashing comes from the Ron ‘truther’ Paul nuts, Debra Medina sour grapers and the resident FR Libs.

Freepers, don’t you think it more sensible to trust what the Conservative icons have to say about Perry?

. Sarah Palin threw her endorsement to Rick Perry for governor- and so did Nugent. Sarah just restated the other day she likes Perry

.Rush said that Perry is his dream candidate. http://gretawire.blogs.foxnews.com/rush-limbaugh-on-the-record-3/

Don’t you think it more sensible to trust what numerous politicians and scholars have said about Rick Perry than some haters on FR?

VISIT THIS SITE

Read the official statements of dozens of Perry’s fellow politicians and scholars (both Democrats and Republicans) have had to say about Rick Perry: http://www.politico.com/arena/archive/rick-perry-for-president-in-2012.html

All (including Democrat opponents) have called him a staunch Conservative, and not one of the dozens issuing opinions has mentioned the vaccine or TTC. Apparently they don’t consider these things an issue. They DID mention Perry threatening to secede from the unionas a strike against him. He did not issue such a threat- but I wouldn’t blame him if he did.

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Americans WILL get it:
Better looking
Better record
Rick Perry for President.

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Independents and even some Republicans bought the hopey changey crap and elected a no-name, no-history, no-experience senator.

My take is that the independents are looking for a more traditional candidate. A governor that can, regardless of the truth of things, be portrayed as successful with good ideas and some sort of positive vision.

Nobody here or with any sense of conservative values wants Romney, and few if any independents or marginal democrats are going to vote for any of the other present candidates, including Palin if she were to run. Just my BS opinion.

You have a glaring omission there. Rick Perry has a degree in animal science from Texas A&M. That alone make him my favorite candidate

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But it was Perry who brought the crowd to their feet with his impassioned words.

“The federal government has its fingers way too far in our pockets, its nose way too far in our business, and its fingers too deep in its own ears to hear what the American people are trying to tell it,” Perry said to repeated cheers. “I’m an animal science major from Texas A&M University, but I understand how to run a government. You keep the taxes low. You don’t spend all the money. You keep the regulatory climate fair and balanced. You have a legal system in place that doesn’t allow people to over-sue each other. You keep an educated workforce in place. And then you get out of the way and let the private sector do what the private sector does — create jobs and wealth. That’s not rocket science.”

AMEN!!!

I want Sarah Palin to run - AND SHE CAN AND WILL WIN!!!

AMERICA IS FED UP WITH THE “go along to get along” BUNCH.

I’d like to see Sarah run with John Bolton (because of his exceptional knowledge on world affairs).

Palin or nothing!

What is a logical person like you doing here?

Nuthin' on teevee? The political purists are much more entertaining than HeeHaw reruns.

Here is an easy thing to do, Marie. Got to the HTML Sandbox 2011 thread.
Then open up Notepad, Wordpad or whichever program you use or are familiar with.
Copy and paste the HTML you think you might use to the file and then save it as HTML.txt or whatever name you want that will be easy to remember.
When you get ready to reply just call up that file and copy and paste what you want to use into the reply window and then insert the necessary information.
It's as simple as that.

You can do the same thing with a personal ping list.

Please forgive my typo.

LOL You obviously have never read my posts. Not just typos; but my husband is usually talking to me while I am trying to concentrate. Than there is the age. We won’t go there.

To see the trailer on Agenda Documentary, you can go directly to it by typing in Grinding Down America. And there should be a place showing how to buy the DVD on the entire subject. Every American should see this video because it has really been happening, and we are closer to it each day. I suggest you buy several to give to family or friends. God bless us all.

Still supporting a big former democrat socialist and trashing actual conservatives I see.

Lika Al Gore’s Texas campaign manager could hope to win Texas.

You keep stumping fo a candidate that is a dead carcass not even making it to the starting block.

Nice twist on words but I'm not buying it.

I didn't see Palin or Bachmann try to force little girls to have a vaccine they didn't need but our great overlord Perry sure did.

Perry was a DemonRat who converted to being a Republican so he could get more votes. That is the only reason.

I hate to break the news to you. If Perry is to the right of the Republican party, then I must be off the page entirely.

He is just George W. Bush lite. No thanks!