Why Governor Perry is still likely to be nominated

Red State ^ | October 27, 2011 | barleycorn

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Thank you for caring.

[bobby.223]

Hey knock off the ‘heartless’ stuff! You know it just drives the perryTINKLES to wince each time they see it. So quit being so heartless!

[Vigilanteman]

Yes, the electorate are chomping at the bit to elect yet another neo-con from Texas, not a whole lot different from Bush 43.

If it comes down between Perry and Romney (and I don't think it will), people will gravitate to the RINO with better presentation skills.

He needs to quit siphoning votes away from Herman Cain, the clear conservative choice and current front runner.

[Chasaway]

See my post #62.

I’m a fan, too.

However, I AM a “Perrywinke”...I guess!

[Longbow1969]

You mean sort of like GW Bush, who lost every debate he ever had and served 8 years as US president?

Perry is worse, but yeah, something like that. Let's never, ever nominate a candidate who has such poor communication skills again. GW Bush was never able to really advance conservatism much if at all, and his administration was constantly fumbling around with an inability to coherently fight back against the media and critics. We can thank the Democrats nominating a buffoon like John Kerry for the fact Bush was able to win the 2nd term.

Think of it like this. If you've ever watched England's Prime Ministers Questions where the PM actually has to speak coherently and answer questions on the fly, I'd say that is the minimum required to be an effective communicator and a President who can lead. I agree with Perry on almost all the issues. I really don't care about HPV and am willing to forgive him some of the immigration stuff. I am not, however, willing to vote in the primaries for a candidate who can't communicate. And so far, that is precisely the problem I have with Perry. I'm still giving him a chance, I hope he does better, I am in no way anti-Perry, but as of now I question whether he can recover because I have my doubts about his ability to speak clearly and intellectually defend WHY conservative governance is the correct path forward.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

I see you two have met. That’s good.

Now you’ll have someone to talk to.

Carry on.

[wmfights]

What is not reported is that Marcus called Rick on his cell phone and told Rick that punks had killed his dog. Rick sent the Texas Rangers to intercept the thugs. They are now in jail.

My kind of guy!

Thank you for posting the link as well.

[teg_76]

What’s the difference between “you don’t have a heart” and “you’re heartless”? Same meaning to me.

That’s not even the point though. The point is not what he called 75% of the country, the point is that by saying that is shows where he stands on illegal immigration and the rule of law. His constant use of the phrases “by no fault of your own” and “regardless of what your last name is” is pandering to the worst degree, and indicates what he feels about us who oppose illegal immigration and in state tuition. Worst of all, it was just stupid and show an ignorance of what the electorate wants.

[teg_76]

Us and about 90% of FR. Give it up, your boy is not popular here.

[RitaOK]

” Honestly your constant pitching for Perry is a real turnoff and I wouldn’t vote for him now if it was down to him and Obama. “ <<<

One can see that only a cutting edge patriot like yourself “...wouldn’t vote for him now if it was down to him and Obama”. It is not your vote we seek, though there is some reward in hearing your angst. LOL! More is on the way.

If it were not for us Perrynistas, btw, you would be bored with having to trim your cuticles, obviously, what with no dog to kick. Ouch!

[HamiltonJay]

While anything can happen in politics, Perry had his moment, and when the spotlight was on him, he didn’t just fumble, he handed the ball away in his own end zone to the other team.

He got the Anyone But Romney crowd for a moment, then they watch him fall on his face, and have now moved onto Cain, where they will likely watch him fall on his face as well... and so it will go until the last person standing besides Mitt will get their votes, and like our Romper Room President did by being the last mand standing for the “anyone but hillary” crowd 4 years go, that person will likely be the nominee.

As I see it now, that’s most likely going to be Gingrich.. I just don’t see Perry making a comeback, the electorate gave him a chance, and after seeing the whole cow, opted not to buy the heiffer.

[Badabing Badablonde]

LOL, you rock!

[teg_76]

Exactly, we need someone who can eloquently express conservatism. Perry seems to be worse than GWB, who was horrible in that regards.

[Darkwolf377]

As someone who was a Palin supporter because of her excellence as an advocate, but who found the semi-crazed cult of personality surrounding her and its labelling of any questioning of her record as `hating,` I once again applaud you, CW, for your form of advocacy. You have provided information of Perry`s RECORD. That is what thinking conservatives consider. [I don`t care about photos, but don`t see what`s wrong with you or anyone else posting them.]

As important as illegal immigration is to me, I do not see that as an issue the masses find as important as Obamacare, taxes and the economy. Perry certainly has not closed the deal with me--he`s behind Cain and Gingrich in terms of conservative principles that are in line with mine.But I think it is hard to deny that such seemingly less-important issues as debating skills and smooth delivery are actually very important in terms of voter comfort with Perry. And he comes off as confused and distracted in these areas. His communications skills may doom him

[Vigilanteman]

"Why Governor Perry is still likely to be nominated" Because all the ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS are gonna' vote for him.

Not likely. Rick Perry may love illegals, but he doesn't hate U.S. citizens.

BO, on the other hand, would like to replace U.S. citizens with illegal aliens.

[McGavin999]

I will be driving to Iowa as a volunteer for Perry in January, very excited to campaign for the next President of the United States

Thanks for going normy, I wish I could go but I'll be with you guys in spirit.

[oust the louse]

“The guy is a stammering dunce in the debates and was dumb enough to tell 75% of the country they had no heart. Obama, as weak as he is, would shred Perry in a debate.”

100% agree.....I’ll be disgusted if Romney or Perry get the nomination. If they do it will be just like 4 years ago when we got McLame jammed up our azzes. I can’t understand how he came from so far back to be the nominee in 08. I’m thoroughly convinced it was planned.

[HereInTheHeartland]

You are correct. I have heard him sound very good at times. These debates are next to worthless in my opinion.
They are only set up to give candidates the chance to get in 10 second zingers.
Nothing much of substance can be done in the format in my opinion.

[Chasaway]

Thanks for your kind reply.

I intend to post it whenever I see posts/threads about Governor Perry being a liberal/commie lover/liberal/American hater/liberal/whatever...

It’s my belief that, among the current crop, he’s the man’s man...and that he shoots it straight and some folks take that as being a jerk.

Or they already have their selection in mind and boomerang EVERYTHING to being a Perry bash fest.

He ain’t perfect; but I like him.

[RitaOK]

” Us and about 90% of FR. Give it up, your boy is not popular here. “ <<<<

Take it somewhere else yourself, since your faux 90% has a lose-lose record already banked. We’ll hang with Perry, thank you, who has come from behind with precision. Don’t like the thread? Well, tough. But, hang around. We can give as good as we get. There are celebrity threads for you to peruse, but no, your here concerned about the guy with the goods. LOL! Substance will trump your mouth and Cain’s also, is my best bet. But, you have a couple of months to catch up to speed. Enjoy. More is coming.