Read the entire article. The establishment, which like it or not; is where the $$$$$$$$$ is. The article said the establishment thinks Bachmann can’t beat Obama;and that Palin is not favored (by only one) and if they don’t think Bachmann could beat Obama they sure won’t think Palin can.Palin lacks the independent votes more so than Bachmann. It is not too late for anyone; but Palin needs to enter her horse in the show by Aug.11th.And my guts says I think the rumor is true that Rubio will be Perry’s VP.
Perry/Rubio will be very strong; assuming there is a country left to have an election in November 2012
I dislike the failed ‘establishment’ class of the GOP as much as anyone, but as you said, like it or not, there are portions of that apparatus that are critical to success. Fundraising, organization, etc are vital to any candidate.
Perry is not the first, second or third choice of the DC branch of the GOP. They love Romney, Daniels, Jeb Bush, even Huntsman. Many were ready to saddle up with the first two, but it has been obvious that Romney isn’t getting any traction and Daniels sat it out. Many probably realize that the candidate needs support from the base/grassroots, and Perry has become a favorite of the tea party class for some time. I think some of them are settling on Perry, just as many hard core twa party fans are also feeling like Perry might be a good option.
I don’t believe Perry is an ‘establishment’ guy or one of them like Romney or McCain are. This would be like dismissing Kasich in Ohio last year because he got a lot of DC support. DC support isn’t an automatic disqualifier. As grassroots conservatives, we have do the trust but verify when these situations arise. I believe Perry might be a good fit for 2012 in a year where we will need every bullet in our gun to win against the media machine.
I am very open to Perry and anxious to see if he gets in and how he performs on the trail. He is a guy I could get excited about, and had the perfect narrative to defeat the Obamanation.
The establishment, which like it or not; is where the $$$$$$$$$ is. The article said the establishment thinks Bachmann can’t beat Obama;and that Palin is not favored (by only one) and if they don’t think Bachmann could beat Obama they sure won’t think Palin can.Palin lacks the independent votes more so than Bachmann. It is not too late for anyone; but Palin needs to enter her horse in the show by Aug.11th.And my guts says I think the rumor is true that Rubio will be Perry’s VP. “ <<<
Couldn’t agree with you more. Gut and all. On this day, it is Perry’s to lose, and Rubio works with Perry hand in glove. Perry would prefer Rubio as the young rising star and being Hispanic seals the ticket for the win. Of course, Rubio will be anyone’s first VP choice as the no-brainer. Rick wants that big Republican money and he can get it. Cool.
Thanks for a grr-reat post!