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?”
Exactly and we need to keep emphasizing that.
I think he said he would build a fence.
What would Perry Do?
Cruel but almost true and hilariously funny! Don'y get me wrong, I like Perry. But his memory is no better than mine.
Conservative leaders should be shaming Mexican leaders for governing so poorly that their citizen are leaving their country
I think he is a decent man but to let Ron Paul finish his answers on national TV debates does not bode well.
To say you are hopped up on drugs isn’t a good explanation.
That’s strike 3 for Perry.
Put a fork in him. He’s done.
How many .gov words can u identify?
“That didn’t taker long for Perry to jump the shark, who’s next??”
Yeah. Almost 2 weeks. From gardasil to heartless to the metrosexual glasses, he’s a gift that just keeps on giving.
Kind of like herpes.
So? You’re gonna buy this crap from an untried demagogue? What kind of wall? You believe his superman act?
No I guess in this day and age it’s what would the Donald do? Answer is what benefits the Donald.
What superman? Build a wall. Put 6 of the largest GC’s in the nation on it and it could be done in a year.
I can’t help the nation that aborted the work force, I can only offer a remedy. Stop the bleeding.
What benefits the Donald is American Capitalism.
Got a problem with that?
Hey wait a minute, I am a legal immigrant, my golf handicap is 12, I married an American born & raised woman, and never taught her a word of my home language. English is my language now, and I am a big fan of American Football (Go Seahawks), LPGA, and basket ball. Sorry, just can’t my hands around baseball. My food taste is burgers at Five guys and Chicago style deep dish Pizza. And I have voted for the most conservative who can win in every race. I would say I have adopted!
Why come to USA if you do not want to adapt? The best part of USA is not the money, it is the culture in food, entertainment venues, sports, housing. Money opportunities have grown in many countries, but I would miss this culture.
“He attacked criminals and rapists. Wish more Republicans had the courage to do so.”
I’m not a republican and never have been. So I’m curious. Is there some sort of initiation ritual to join the gop requiring removal of the spine and testicles? Or is it a secret, along with the chamber of crony capitalists handshake?
Trump spent time on the border with the Border Patrol. They gave him an ear full. They gave him the stats and Trump saw it first hand. I doubt anyone but Trump or Cruz will get their vote.
Perry- NO
Rubio- NO
Pataki- NO
Cruz stands with telling the truth- YES
yeah right it would placate some numbskulls to build a great wall. have you ever considered if it would work? like with drugs?
Trump just went on the news and highlighted the murder of a young San Francisco woman who was murdered by an illegal alien who had been deported 4 times with 5 felonies. She was walking on the waterfront with her dad and this illegal went up to her and shot a killed her. There is not a peep coming from the media. Crickets. This is what Trump was talking about and there are tens of thousands of examples like this of illegal alien criminality that no one is talking about.
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