Perry tests his Texas twang in key states (Here comes the Lame Stream Media mockery)

washington post ^ | 8/14/2011 | By Nia-Malika Henderson

[tobyhill]

Rick Perry, who entered the 2012 GOP race Saturday, greeted his first crowd of voters here with two words rarely heard in these parts: with a wave, he let out a boisterous “Hi, y’all” to a crowd clad in khakis and button ups gathered around a backyard pool.

There was also this: “Y’all holler outta question” to open up a question and answer session.

And this when it got going: “There’s hands going up everywhere, somebody just get after it.”

There were times when the three-term Texas governor sounded eerily like the “Saturday Night Live” version of George W. Bush, droppin’ every “g” and proclaiming “awesome” at nothing in particular.

His appearance raised the question that is at the center of his candidacy: Can Perry take his Texas twang on the road and meet voters where they live, in cities and suburbs and swing states?

[BunnySlippers]

Try mocking black linguistics.

[bwc2221]

“The GWB/Perry comparison lends itself too easily, I’m afraid.

“For me, Perry represents establishment, and I’m fed up with establishment.”

My biggest concern is that Perry is another “compassionate conservative” particularly regarding amnesty and open borders. We need to get rid of Obama, but we don't need George Bush's third term. The second was difficult enough to stomach.

[bwc2221]

“The GWB/Perry comparison lends itself too easily, I’m afraid.

“For me, Perry represents establishment, and I’m fed up with establishment.”

My biggest concern is that Perry is another “compassionate conservative” particularly regarding amnesty and open borders. We need to get rid of Obama, but we don't need George Bush's third term. The second was difficult enough to stomach.

[Oratam]

a crowd clad in khakis and button ups

Button ups? Is that gay-speak for shirt?

[Melchior]

The author is likely a member of the Black Journolist.

[tsowellfan]

The GOP could run Charles Manson and I would vote for that over Obama.

Me too! (as long as Ron Paul's not the VP)

[ncalburt]

Its on YOUTUBE so it must be real !

The Perry Haters or Obots are running real scared today !

[Publius]

New York is the champ with Ohio and Virginia right behind.

[cumbo78]

Personally, I don’t like coronations, especially this early in the process. The thing that concerns me with Gov. Perry is that this might be more of the “Crony Capitalism” that Thad McCotter writes about in his must read book “Seize Freedom”. Its neither socialism nor capitalism. Its Big Business and Big Government combining to squeeze out everyone else and I think its spot on as to what is going on now.

[ngat]

Excellent observations. The fast-paced speech of the typical northeasterner sounds to the southerner like a used-car saleman (or stockbroker) trying to run a bad deal past them. Also, this fast-pattern is insulting because it is condescending and de-personalises the listener. And direct personal relationships are very important to the people who produce and live out in the provinces.

Our only defense is to ridicule in kind the mannerisms and distinctive affectations of the ruling classes, exactly as they ridicule us peasants.

[Tempest]

We have several candidates that can win. Stop trying to jam one through the door before the contest is over.

[9YearLurker]

Bingo. If Palin enters and ends up having to go hard against Perry, she’d eventually have to raise the cronyism charge. I’m thinking Perry will falter before that’s necessary, but that also plays into the stereotype of a Texas pol—as well as Perry’s only proclivities.

[FrankR]

Well, I think he should twang it in "all 57 states", not just the "key" ones. He could even do it in the Austrian language to reach a wider audience.

The obama crowd and the MSM need to hear a old adage I remember from grade school, "When you are pointing your finger at someone else, remember that three of our fingers are pointing back at yourself."

It appears the MSM and the left has kicked into full-panic mode in fear of Perry...

[panthermom]

You just described the President as well!!!!! Get us a good solid legislature and a President that will sign and we are back in business!!!!!!!!

[ncalburt]

I agree .
The massive damage these Marxists have done using the federal agencies like the EPA, IRS, Labor,Education,and especially the Justice Dept is mind boggling.

[annieokie]

Thanks

[Michael.SF.]

I suppose you never tried to talk your way out of a potential ticket?

[ngat]

“a crowd clad in khakis and button ups”

“Button ups? Is that gay-speak for shirt?”

I think what that means is the author does not know up from down. And, The Washington Post can no longer afford an Editor to supervise the “journalists”.

[bgill]

Yep, pretty much. His main job is to put his signature on legislative bills to make them law. He signs execution orders presented by Pardons and Parole. He calls special sessions when the legislature doesn’t finish their business in regular session and reads the opening report every two years when the legislature meets (yeah, they only meet every two years). He’s CinC of our National Guard. He appoints the Sec. of State. Well, that about takes care of his duties. Not meaning to be crass but as long as our governor signs off on our legilature’s bills and doesn’t cause a public scandal, he/she’s good to go.

In Texas, the Lt. Gov. has more power since he’s President of the Senate, votes and sits on several committees. He’s the workhorse, not the governor. BTW, they run on separate tickets.

[Godwin1]

A Texas twang is a 100 percent American accent. That's what really bothers “Malika.”