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?”
My man Trump.
I was in the service in the mid 80’s and a bright young lady in my squadron was a green card recipient who earned legal status the right way.
She served this Nation and passed her citizenship test in 1988.
She is being mocked by this administration.
Perry’s sanctuary policies set SF gunman loose.
So the status quo is good with you?
What the hell has drugs got to do with it?
You are rambling now.
Perry is an idiot and most of us in Texas are glad to be rid of him. He is nothing but a conglomeration of cliche’s. He is just not very smart.
I don’t think that this election will be about R vs D. It will be about We The People vs. progressives in both parties.
How long will I have to wait to hear a GOP candidate AGREE with Trump?
You are so easy...all you guys. There is no mystery why Mussolini had such success. A demagogue comes up with no record..says he’ll change water into wine and you’re down on all fours.
Cruz
We should copy your excellent post and ask our Congressional Representatives to answer!
Mussolini? Did he change water to wine?
Rick Perry really is as dumb as folks think he is.
Come on, Rick. You can stick one more foot in that big mouth of yours.
BTW, what record are you supporting?
So much for Rick Perry’s chances.
I woman in San Francisco was just murdered by an illegal alien who had been deported five times. Couldn’t come at a worse time for the Jorge Ramos crowd. This guy is a murderer, illegal alien and deported five times. That shows how tough on crime and illegal aliens the politicians really are.
Trump is separating the wheat from the chaff among all lines! Political, punditry, the corporations, and the people! What the left knows too, is that this is an issue for people registered as Democrats as well as Independents.
We must watch who ends up where and not provide support.
dear rick perry,
YOU need all them mexican votes, Trump does not.
Let Trump make the left go nuts. It brings out the wishy-washy of FR.
I enjoy the hell out of this.
Rubio and the GOPe know, Boomer. They just prefer $$$ millions to keep their gravy train running. Trump is a threat to ALL of DC and they know it. He can’t be bought by the COC and international lobbyists.
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