Perry major endorsements online conservatives

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Because I think you might want to know, regardless of what the news media is actually telling you.

Governor Perry has received some nice endorsements from three of the most important sources in the online conservative community today.

All the articles are thorough and go to great lengths to spell out the respective strengths and weaknesses of the candidates — a refreshing change from recent editorials of other important online outlets.

Rick Perry 2012!!

From RedState:

Don’t Settle: Rick Perry for President

Perry is the most reliable conservative in the race. He has made his share of missteps over 25 years in public life, as have all the candidates, but when you think seriously about which of the major candidates would govern in the most consistently conservative fashion, the answer is obvious. Perry hasn’t zigzagged or flip-flopped his way through his career, and he’s not overtaken by a new enthusiasm every week. Neither flights of fancy nor bipartisan consensus for its own sake are in his nature. His long record in office, and his base of support, place him well to the right of Mitt Romney and – on the great issues of the day – to the right of Newt Gingrich as well. Judging the men just by their records, Perry can be counted on to govern to the right of either.

A brief summary of examples of Perry’s lengthy record tells the story of his conservatism:

-67 tax cuts for a total taxpayer savings of $14 billion.

-Fewer government employees per capita than when he took office.

-Perry has consistently scored a solid “B” rating from the Cato Institute on spending.

-Persistent action (not just words) on pro-life issues, ranging from breaking roadblocks to a parental notification law in 1999 (http://texasrighttolife.com/a/765/Ri...ments-in-Texas) to a groundbreaking defunding of Planned Parenthood in 2011 (http://www.lifenews.com/2011/07/20/t...ed-parenthood/).

-The Club for Growth: “Pro-growth conservatives looking for a champion on the issue of tort reform will be hard pressed to find a candidate with a better record than Governor Perry.” (http://www.clubforgrowth.org/whitepa...sec=137&id=953)

http://www.redstate.com/dan_mclaughl...m_medium=email

From Mike Flynn, editor-in-chief over at Andrew Breitbart’s BigGovernment.com.

A Time for Choosing: Rick Perry for President

There is also a fundamental political problem with either a Gingrich or Romney nomination. The GOP wouldn’t be able to campaign against the Wall Street bailouts nor the individual health mandate. They both supported these at one time or another. Does the party really want to remove those arrows from its quiver? Those two issues are a large reason why 60+% of Independents align themselves with the GOP now. I know people joke that the GOP is the “stupid party”, but really? They really don’t want to make those arguments against Obama? Aren’t these two issues the defining issues of the upcoming election?

This isn’t simply an endorsement against Gingrich and Romney; it is an endorsement FOR Rick Perry. Perry is the longest serving governor in Texas history, a state with a long-standing tradition of voting incumbents out of office. He has successfully managed budget shortfalls without taking the easy path of tax hikes. General Revenue spending, accounting for population and inflation, is lower now then when he took office. He has cut taxes by billions. He has rejected federal dollars when he thought the feds where overstepping their authority. And, perhaps more importantly, he spearheaded a landmark medical malpractice reform which reversed the exodus of doctors out of the state and is steadily improving the health care market in Texas.

http://biggovernment.com/mikeflynn/2011/12/19/393640/

And from Ace of Spades:

For Rick Perry

Other candidates may have theories about their preferred economic system hypothetically producing postulated good outcomes. The ideologue Ron Paul, for example, will regale you with tales about what Austrian Economics might do, were they ever actually put into practice.

Rick Perry can say, “My policy is to have a low tax burden on wealth-creators and a fair and predictable regulatory scheme which does not seek to pick winners and losers, and here is how that has worked out in Texas.”

Not theoretical. Not hypothetical. This is what actually happened.

Partisans, being ideological, tend to be over-swayed by expressions of ideological belief. Michele Bachmann and Ron Paul are champion ideology-slingers.

But what decision or action has either made that has actually had a tangible, measurable, concrete effect on the economy?

Oh they’ve both “fought” losing battles, casting symbolic votes in their capacity as Congressmen Who Don’t Really Do Anything Except Give Speeches.

But what has either actually done?

http://minx.cc/?post=324875

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Governor Bobby Jindal will be in Iowa tomorrow campaigning for Governor Perry!

Gig 'em Perry!

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Rick Perry rising
December 20, 2011

The Gallup poll out Dec. 19 indicating Republican preferences for 2012 GOP presidential nomination and recent trends indicates that since the Dec. 10 debate Gingrich sank seven, bringing him even with Romney. Romney and Paul remain flat. Bachmann up then down. Santorum, Huntsman flat since Dec. 11.

Only Rick Perry graphs steadily rising progress since last Tuesday, Dec. 13, when people started to watch in greater numbers.

http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blo...jvCkQ.facebook

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WOW, nice article by Erick Erickson at RedState. While trying not to endorse a candidate, this comes pretty close!

Commending the Perry Campaign

But I have to tip my hat to Ray Sullivan and the Perry campaign. Despite my criticisms of Ray, he sent out my post yesterday from the Perry campaign leaving my criticisms in tact.

An amateur campaign does not do that. It takes a lot of testicular fortitude to be willing to do that as a candidate and as a communications shop within a campaign.

This is precisely why I think Iowans and others would be out of their minds if they did not take a look again at Rick Perry before settling. After the MIchigan debate disaster, Perry has retooled, refocused, and executed a very solid game plan. Rick Perry has finally found his voice and Iowa tracking polls suggest the voters there like what they are hearing.

http://www.redstate.com/erick/2011/1...erry-campaign/

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Gig 'em Perry! Awesome!!!

"Bring me the paper. Bring me the evidence."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw2a2...layer_embedded

[Michael Phelps]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Because I think you might want to know, regardless of what the news media is actually telling you.

Governor Perry has received some nice endorsements from three of the most important sources in the online conservative community today.

All the articles are thorough and go to great lengths to spell out the respective strengths and weaknesses of the candidates — a refreshing change from recent editorials of other important online outlets.

Rick Perry 2012!!

From RedState:



From Mike Flynn, editor-in-chief over at Andrew Breitbart’s BigGovernment.com.


And from Ace of Spades:

But, will Perry actually be able to remember who these organizations are when speaking publicly?

He hasn't presented himself very well so far, from what I've seen. Forgetting the voting AGE and election DATE in the same interview? Forgetting the name of Sotomayor? He may be a smart guy, but he's not coming off that way.

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Originally Posted by Michael Phelps

But, will Perry actually be able to remember who these organizations are when speaking publicly?

He hasn't presented himself very well so far, from what I've seen. Forgetting the voting AGE and election DATE in the same interview? Forgetting the name of Sotomayor? He may be a smart guy, but he's not coming off that way.

Michael,
Let's put this into perspective.

On the voting age:

When Governor Perry was eligible to vote, he had to be 21. So, really, that it not a hard one to understand on the small gaffe.

On the election date:

Rick Perry was not confused about the date of Election Day when he said Nov.12 was the day to vote. Due to the record number of voters expected in 2012 , the Federal Election Commission has decided to split the voting into two days. Following a coin toss it has been decided that Nov. 6th will be the day for Republicans to vote. Democrats will have their own day on Nov. 12th. The news media has been too busy trying to catch Rick Perry in a slip of the tongue to report this story so as a public service we all need to get the word out to all our family and friends who are planning to vote democratic. Remember...They need to stay home on Nov. 6th and show up to vote on the 12th.

You don't have to thank me. It's what I am here for. Thank you for the great questions!

Let's review President Obama's gaffes, shall we?

Writing a letter to Michael Powers on April 21, 2009 he misspells advice. Harvard graduate - Okay.

http://0.tqn.com/d/usconservatives/1...r-suntimes.jpg

In January and February of 2009, Obama appoints five cabinets members with legal problems.

http://usconservatives.about.com/gi/...51B7D520090212

In May of 2011, he signs the wrong date at Westminster Abbey- 24 May 2008

http://www.politico.com/politico44/p...08d0881ad.html

"It is wonderful to be back in Oregon," Obama said. "Over the last 15 months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states? I think one left to go. Alaska and Hawaii, I was not allowed to go to even though I really wanted to visit, but my staff would not justify it."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH0...layer_embedded

That is just a few I have time for this evening. We have what many have described as a great debater in the White House. How is that working for you?

Give me Perry any day. He has "consistent" conservative policies and executive experience. He isn't afraid to admit when he is wrong and correct. That's the kind of leader I want. It's the kind of leader we need.

[Michael Phelps]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Michael,
Let's put this into perspective.

On the voting age:

When Governor Perry was eligible to vote, he had to be 21. So, really, that it not a hard one to understand on the small gaffe.

On the election date:

Rick Perry was not confused about the date of Election Day when he said Nov.12 was the day to vote. Due to the record number of voters expected in 2012 , the Federal Election Commission has decided to split the voting into two days. Following a coin toss it has been decided that Nov. 6th will be the day for Republicans to vote. Democrats will have their own day on Nov. 12th. The news media has been too busy trying to catch Rick Perry in a slip of the tongue to report this story so as a public service we all need to get the word out to all our family and friends who are planning to vote democratic. Remember...They need to stay home on Nov. 6th and show up to vote on the 12th.

You don't have to thank me. It's what I am here for. Thank you for the great questions!

Let's review President Obama's gaffes, shall we?

Writing a letter to Michael Powers on April 21, 2009 he misspells advice. Harvard graduate - Okay.

http://0.tqn.com/d/usconservatives/1...r-suntimes.jpg

In January and February of 2009, Obama appoints five cabinets members with legal problems.

http://usconservatives.about.com/gi/...51B7D520090212

In May of 2011, he signs the wrong date at Westminster Abbey- 24 May 2008

http://www.politico.com/politico44/p...08d0881ad.html

"It is wonderful to be back in Oregon," Obama said. "Over the last 15 months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states? I think one left to go. Alaska and Hawaii, I was not allowed to go to even though I really wanted to visit, but my staff would not justify it."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpGH0...layer_embedded

That is just a few I have time for this evening. We have what many have described as a great debater in the White House. How is that working for you?

Give me Perry any day. He has "consistent" conservative policies and executive experience. He isn't afraid to admit when he is wrong and correct. That's the kind of leader I want. It's the kind of leader we need.

Trust me, PO, I am not an Obama defender, so you don't have to convince me!

I just find if difficult to believe that a man running for president would not seek out the details of the current voting age, or at least not call Sotomayor "Montomayor". Just doesn't promote a sense of confidence in me that the guy is really on the ball.

I know Bush was famous for such antics and in my opinion was a good president, and I'm not saying I'm writing Perry off - all I'm saying is that in an environment where perception is everything, he's not doing himself any favors.

I have no statistics to tout here, but my opinion is that a vast majority of Americans will not base their votes on the facts they have personally researched, but instead will base their votes on the few minutes of sound bites and televised debates that they view - and in that arena, Perry is losing ground.

**Oh yeah, and that "War on Religion" commercial????? Huge mistake, in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by Michael Phelps

Trust me, PO, I am not an Obama defender, so you don't have to convince me!

Michael,
I was trying to show you the ignorant gaffes that Obama has made and continues to make, but the media does not make a big deal out of it. You are not even noticing the unfairness of it, it doesn't look like. The great debater in chief, but it's okay if he makes mistakes.

I just find if difficult to believe that a man running for president would not seek out the details of the current voting age, or at least not call Sotomayor "Montomayor". Just doesn't promote a sense of confidence in me that the guy is really on the ball.

Small gaffe on the voting age, IMO. The voting date, and you missed my joke above, wasn't a big deal to me. His policies and governing style are a huge deal to me. Montemayor is a common Mexican name here, not a biggy. I'd like to forget Sotomayor. I see your point and your concern. It's just not a big deal in the overall scheme of things.

You will find that his supporters that know his "consistent" conservative record and his personable personality are not as bothered by it as others. Sure, we wished he never made a mistake, but it never changes our opinion on how he will govern. That is way more important to us. Yes, we cringe at debate time, but the last two debates, he was declared the winner. The campaign trail is grueling. They have had more debates this go round than ever. It takes 2 1/2 days to prepare and takes time off the campaign trail. It's just ridiculous. Perry does excellent with retail politics. He is a very personable guy and shines in that department. He is excellent in interviews, excellent in a one on one. That is why we are not afraid of his debating Obama.

I know Bush was famous for such antics and in my opinion was a good president, and I'm not saying I'm writing Perry off - all I'm saying is that in an environment where perception is everything, he's not doing himself any favors.

That's fine Michael. It doesn't bother me. I will take real over plastic any day. It would be nice to have a human being in the White House and not a politician. Make some human gaffes, but govern well!

I have no statistics to tout here, but my opinion is that a vast majority of Americans will not base their votes on the facts they have personally researched, but instead will base their votes on the few minutes of sound bites and televised debates that they view - and in that arena, Perry is losing ground.

Insider Advantage has him in the #3 slot in Iowa. You are right, most Americans don't base their votes on studied facts, they base them on television sound bites. Pitiful and embarrassing, IMO.

**Oh yeah, and that "War on Religion" commercial????? Huge mistake, in my opinion.

I thought it was a strong and calculated move, drawing the large distinction between the rights of one group over another. Considering the facts below, it was a strong and bold move. Someone needs to make it! We can't keep going down this avenue.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OW3w...layer_embedded

Gov. Perry discusses his ad in this interview with Wolf Blitzer:

Perry Hits Obama for War on Faith

http://situationroom.blogs.cnn.com/category/rick-perry/

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Perry Makes His Move in Iowa

While Michele Bachmann and Ron Paul are tearing down Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry is moving on up in the Iowa polls. At 16%, the Texas Governor is now third in Iowa. Within striking distance of both Mitt Romney and Ron Paul.

Insider Advantage Iowa Presidential Poll:

Ron Paul — 24%
Mitt Romney — 18%
Rick Perry — 16%
Newt Gingrich — 13%
Michele Bachmann — 10%
Jon Huntsman — 4%
Rick Santorum — 3%

http://reddogreport.com/2011/12/perr...-move-in-iowa/