Posted on 07/03/2015 6:18:30 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Interesting that he went after Trump for what he said about Mexicans on the same day that he criticized the GOP more broadly for having given up on the black vote. Everyone expected him to run this time on his jobs record but yesterday’s comments were the biggest splash he’s made as a candidate so far.
I don’t mean to be cynical about it — these are his heartfelt positions, I’m sure, and good for him — but his choice of topic is probably at least partly a function of his standing in the race. The top-tier candidates like Bush, Rubio, and Walker no doubt have been sternly warned by their advisors to avoid getting into spats with Trump at all costs. No matter how nasty he gets, just laugh it off and get back on message. The more they fire back at him, the less serious they’ll appear by association. For someone like Perry, though, who’s at two percent in the polls, pulling a Sistah Souljah on Trump might be the easiest way to get Republicans’ attention. That’s deeply sad: A guy who spent 15 years presiding over a sustained economic boom in Texas needs to pick a fight with the MC of “The Apprentice” to improve his chances at the presidency? But yeah, that’s about the size of it.
And really, Perry’s got no one to blame but himself. If he had passed on the race in 2012, if he had never had an “oops” moment or scolded righties for being heartless in not backing in-state tuition for illegals, he’d be right there with Bush et al. in the top tier this time. As it is, this may be his fastest route back onto voters’ radar screen. Makes me wonder how many other struggling Republican candidates will soon start throwing roundhouses at Trump too in hopes of bathing in the reflected spotlight. Hopefully someday we’ll ask each other, “Where were you when the Trump/Christie war broke out?”
Ditto
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Trump or Cruz, dear. Whichever is ahead before the primary. At this point, Trump does speak for me on the issues.
At that time I was just learning about illegal immigration and I did not know about the selfish interests of our ruling class. Now I can see their venality and hypocrisy's when they go into these foaming at the mouth fits.
Welcome Back.
I don’t post to you much, I do notice when your away.
Me too.
It's like a hunger that's gone unsated for too long.
It has worked for Israel. That is the type wall Trump is talking about, not some silly fence.
It’s like a bunch of buzzards trying to attack a Bald Eagle.
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I think pretty much everyone is enjoying this...one way or the other!
Do you think that JEB has already picked Rick Perry to be his vice president? He could be with that Bush/Texas link. The “heartless” comment has never left my mind.
I know you want trump to fail miserably, but are you sure that YOU are going to be OK?
Rick Perry just made a huge error.
I love the fact that because of Trump, the cat is now out of the bag. Everybody is talking about illegal immigration and it is giving Trump tremendous popularity. This was the taboo issue that the ruling class did not want us to talk about.
Probably. Sounds like Rick gets his marching orders from Chamber of Commerce.
Was that one he was going to “eliminate”? - if he could remember, that is.
Commerce Department I meant.
I hope so. This is Free Republic!
The entertainment value is worth a few bucks a month alone.
I hope everyone considers this as the FReepathon gears up for this next election cycle.
People do come here to get a glimpse of the candidates and all of the opinions they must wade through. We come from all corners of the USA and Nations beyond.
Non dare call the “illegal”.
Kneel before your new masters—NCLR, National Council of LaRaza.
All law abiding immigrants are being mocked by not only the current administration, but also by any republicans who are criticizing Trump for exposing the dirty truth about illegals.
A professional politician must obey his sugar daddy rich donors. Or else, they display elitism and do not feel the pain of middle and lower-middle class people.
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