Can someone ease my concerns about Perry. I mean, I really like the guy and will support him but...
1. He didn’t do to well in his first two debates. Will he/can he improve?
2. There’s no doubt that his views on SS, while accurate, will be used against him by the Rats. They’re going to pound him relentlessly with this. If he loses the senior vote over this, he’s in trouble.
3. I have concerns that many independents view him as extreme (not only on the SS issue but also on his religious views) and the Dems are going to take advantage of this, should Perry be our nominee.
I know this is not a popular view but right now, I think Romney would beat Obama. I’m not as confident Perry would.
1. No, in all honesty, I don’t think he will improve in the Primary debates. He can’t truly debate when all 7 are out to drag him down and all he can do is defend himself. I think he will do slightly better when he has a his sights on a single opponent. Remember, he’s done this before but not in 5 years and not on this level. His people have already said, debates are not his strong point, so I expected this.
2. He will not lose the seniors over calling the SS a Ponzi scheme or over the Rats harping on it. Give the seniors of this country a little credit, they don’t scare easy. I have already been hearing this first hand from seniors.
3. I don’t like all of his views on immigration but I think this is one area that will attract the Independents. And exactly why the media doesn’t want to focus on it because they know it will attract the Independents. You can’t get any more extreme then Obama and when you contrast with him, Perry’s “extremism” is refreshing even to the most ardent Independent. I believe as well that as time goes on and the races tightens for him, Obama will be become even more extreme and all the Republican nominee will need to do is remain consistent.
That last point is why I believe Perry can beat him and Romney can’t. Like him or not, agree with him or not, Perry stands his ground and does not waiver or waffle under pressure and that is what it’s going to take to beat Obama. There are other candidates whose views I like better but none of them have the guts and staying power that Perry has.
[1. He didn’t do to well in his first two debates. Will he/can he improve?]
No doubt he will improve.
[2. There’s no doubt that his views on SS, while accurate, will be used against him by the Rats. They’re going to pound him relentlessly with this. If he loses the senior vote over this, he’s in trouble.]
The Democrats have admitted that Social Security needs to be reformed. This is no longer a big secret. The debate will be on how to fix it, not whether it needs to be fixed or not.
[3. I have concerns that many independents view him as extreme (not only on the SS issue but also on his religious views) and the Dems are going to take advantage of this, should Perry be our nominee.]
If the Democrats bring religion in as an election issue, Perry throws Reverend Wright up on screeen. Who would you rather have running the country Mr. “God Damn America” or a traditional Christian? Then he can teach Americans about black liberation theology. Obama’s actions over the last 3 years will be so much more clear after that lesson.
My mother who is a Republican, but definitely moderate if not slightly left-wing, likes Perry.