Why don't you get started and explain to us any logic in your position. 23 years ago, someone who grew up in a Democrat family, in a Democrat dominated area, with a father active in Democrat politics supported a Democrat. Oh the Horror. Shortly after that he switched to Republican and stayed put. Explain how that in any way reflects on his conservatism in 2011.
Ronald Reagan did not switch to the Republican Party until he was 52 years old. I suppose you are shocked and worried about the high regard held by most conservatives for Reagan. Oh wait, it gets worse, Reagan is the role model for most conservatives. Oh the Horror!
I voted for Jimmy Carter in 1976 and never voted for another Democrat since. I can see now how my credentials as a conservative will always be suspect.
Winston Churchill said, "If you weren't liberal when you were young, you have no heart. If you're still a liberal when you are older, you have no brain." Of course, he was just some English dude.
So please do get started. Please explain to us under what logic Perry's party affiliation in 1988 is relevant with respect to his constant party affiliation for the following 23 years. I can hardly wait to observe your "brilliance".
Please, Please, Please...
Well, I was speaking off-the-cuff. Like my other comment about Rick Perry being "picked" by the mainstream media, (I thought he was seen as a McCain-like opponent for Obama).
Standing corrected.
I still want to know more (is it just a rumor?) about connections to Muslim types.