[AHerald]

I know a lot of people who endorsed him early in 2008 who later either lost interest or decided to move to another candidate ... The fact of the matter is that other than Duncan Hunter and Tom Tancredo, there weren't any serious conservatives running in 2008.

Perry endorsed Rudy in October of 2007. Fred Thompson announced on Sept. 5, 2007.

We're talking about a major early endorsement by a sitting governor, not some schmoe like you or me working to stave off McCain in the late-in-the-game California primary.

All the other major candidates in 2008--Huckabee, McCain, and Romney--as well as all the backbenchers were pro-life.

So again, what's Perry's excuse for endorsing a pro-choice, pro-same sex unions supporter of partial birth abortion for president?

I mean, come on now, if you're gonna hold McCain against Palin, then be consistent in the standards you set. Unless, of course, you don't happen to believe that being pro-life is a fundamental position for the nominee of a pro-life party.

[hocndoc]

Giuliani promised to only appoint strict constructionists, and is stong on defence and the rule of law. He also promised to back the Hyde amendment.

I was a Fred Head at the time, and complained to his office, and was told the above.

Perry endorsed McCain on Feb. 1, after Giuliani dropped out.