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"He cut education funding in a big way, not many governors have the nerve to take on the bloated education bureaucracy."

I saw that on another post and it caught my interest. It gives some credibility to statements that he intends to cut the Education Department, etc. Right now the candidate in the race most serous about cutting the federal budget, aside from Ron Paul and Gary Johnson, is Michele Bachmann. Another thing I like about her is her background in tax law. (She has a post doctorate in tax law from William and Marry Law School and worked as a litigant for the IRS) In addition to cutting spending, overhauling the tax code is a major MUST DO. I cannot think of anyone who would be better able to tackle that job.

I will keep an eye on Perry as well, as his executive experience is impressive and if he is willing to take a chainsaw to the federal budget, I could overlook any past areas where he may have deviated from the conservative position on some issues.

I definitely think Perry is worth looking at, and I’m with you on Bachmann, she impresses me. Cain is no slouch either. Those two are the bright lights in an otherwise pretty dim field, IMO.

“Michele Bachmann. Another thing I like about her is her background in tax law. (She has a post doctorate in tax law from William and Marry Law School and worked as a litigant for the IRS) In addition to cutting spending, overhauling the tax code is a major MUST DO.”

Persuasive case for Bachman. If Perry in the nominee, I would hate to see the comparisons between him and Bush.

Bachman would toss the feminists a difficult one and would be fresh face for the GOP, which typically nominates teetering old men.

Perhaps would could pull the same swing voters who last time were enamored by the candidate’s skin color: “Hey, just think — we could have a FEMALE president. Cool!”