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All Eyes On Rick Perry In Tonight's Pivotal GOP Debate
Newsmax ^ | September 7, 2011 | David A. Patten

Posted on 09/07/2011 11:14:03 AM PDT by AAABEST

All eyes will be on the national political stage Wednesday night as Texas Gov. Rick Perry, the newly anointed GOP favorite, must navigate pitfalls, landmines, and broadsides from every quarter during his first Republican presidential debate if he hopes to solidify his frontrunner status.

How well Perry holds up under the pressure will determine who has the inside track to win the nomination. If the former cotton farmer-turned-politico performs well and doesn’t stumble, it would go along way toward solidifying the growing momentum that has vaulted him to the top of the GOP pack in recent primary polls.

(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2012debates; debates; perry; perry2012
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To: napscoordinator

Thank you for the honest question. I appreciate that, seriously.

I also happen to be a Palin supporter.

Right now I support Palin AND Perry and since only ONE of them is a candidate...

But to answer your question let me say 2 things:

1) I don’t believe you’ve read fairly all the things that Cincinatus’ Wife (sp) has posted or you wouldn’t even ask the question.

2) Palin herself has supported Perry in the past.

There’s a lot more to it than that, but I’m going to start there.

Again, thank you for posting a civil question. You don’t see that often from the Perry-critics. You really don’t.


41 posted on 09/07/2011 12:12:48 PM PDT by samtheman (Palin. In your heart you know she's right.)
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To: AAABEST

Well, the anti-Perry’s are gathering on this thread, all predicting disaster for Perry.

We’ll see.

But if they’re wrong, they will NOT forget their predictions.

I GUARANTEE it!


42 posted on 09/07/2011 12:14:57 PM PDT by samtheman (Palin. In your heart you know she's right.)
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To: napscoordinator
You are so full of it. He is getting McCain treatment, bottom line. Your lies can not stand.

Lies?! McCain treatment?! Search is your friend ... a mere sample in the last week

New York Times's Washington Correspondent Calls Rick Perry 'Horrifying'

Brokaw Panders to Perry Fears of Liberal Today Show Viewers

VIDEO: Liberals Wish Death on Perry, Palin, Bachmann on Twitter

Rove: Perry Holds 'Toxic' Views on Social Security

Super PAC backing Rick Perry to spend $55 million to beat rivals, documents reveal

Rick Perry Scares the Media & Democrats to Death

Kicking Rick ( Perry ). Mainstream media and Democrats fear the Texas governor, so they smear him

Peggy Noonan: Is Rick Perry too macho?

43 posted on 09/07/2011 12:15:00 PM PDT by Servant of the Cross (the Truth will set you free)
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To: AAABEST

I read the article and the comments, could not see WHEN this debate is (what time, Pacific time?) I am thinking I will watch it on CNN.com, because it is not listed on my tv listings.

Anyone knowing the time please reply.


44 posted on 09/07/2011 12:16:02 PM PDT by Persevero (Homeschooling for Excellence since 1992)
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To: AAABEST

Prediction: Rick will Rock the House


45 posted on 09/07/2011 12:17:48 PM PDT by jerseyrocks
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To: Texas Fossil

Then you, like me, know and understand how he was raised, the CORE values held by those who came up at that time in that part of the world, and that he never was, and cannot be a liberal in the current sense of that word!

He will wipe the floor with the Obastard because he doesn’t have to be coached to know what he believes!


46 posted on 09/07/2011 12:18:57 PM PDT by Bigun ("The most fearsome words in the English language are I'm from the government and I'm here to help!")
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To: AAABEST

Be interesting to watch and hear Romney as he gets all self righteous against Perry

but then again Romney might just stand there with his mouth shut...

pretending to be a lampshade...


47 posted on 09/07/2011 12:19:23 PM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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To: samtheman

The only thing I will say and promise is that if Perry is our nomination he will have my full positive support. However, this is the primary and this is the time to give opinions of the person who you would rather not have nominated. I will go back and read some stuff that Cincinatus’ Wife put out there, but again during the primary I will express my opinion on Perry. Thank you too!!!!!!!


48 posted on 09/07/2011 12:20:22 PM PDT by napscoordinator
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To: jerseyrocks
Rick will Rock the House

You can count on it!

49 posted on 09/07/2011 12:21:51 PM PDT by Bigun ("The most fearsome words in the English language are I'm from the government and I'm here to help!")
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To: napscoordinator

I have no problem with people being critical of Perry. I’m not in love with the guy, seriously.

It’s just the behavior of a certain group here in FR (and I perhaps unfairly lumped you in with that group) that has gotten to me lately.

The way they jump on each and every Perry thread with such viciousness and mean-spiritedness.

I apologize for some of my previous posts to you. I went too far in my rhetoric. I got over-heated.

I’m going to cool it somewhat from now on. I know that feelings are running strong right now on many sides and I’m just going to back off a bit and post what I think and try to stay out of arguments.

That’s what I’m taking away from our discussion today. And I thank you for that.

You’re going to see a kinder, gentler sametheman going forward.

(Even if it hurts!)


50 posted on 09/07/2011 12:25:28 PM PDT by samtheman (Palin. In your heart you know she's right.)
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To: samtheman

We all get passionate about politics. That is why we are here. I love this place because we all are conservatives but have differences. Wouldn’t be much of a debate if we all agreed with everything. It would be pretty boring in fact. Tonight will be interesting for sure. Have a great night!!!! Thank you!!!!


51 posted on 09/07/2011 12:31:39 PM PDT by napscoordinator
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To: samtheman

We all get passionate about politics. That is why we are here. I love this place because we all are conservatives but have differences. Wouldn’t be much of a debate if we all agreed with everything. It would be pretty boring in fact. Tonight will be interesting for sure. Have a great night!!!! Thank you!!!! I apologize too!!!


52 posted on 09/07/2011 12:31:53 PM PDT by napscoordinator
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To: Liz
These comments are nothing but a pack of lies. If you are going to make these comments, please post sources. Perry left the DeMint forum because a huge new fire had broken out in Texas. I am from TX and am very familar with Governor Perry.
53 posted on 09/07/2011 12:33:42 PM PDT by Grey Eagle
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To: Bigun

If he does rock the house tonight, its all over.

I suspect he will play it safe and just be is charming self.


54 posted on 09/07/2011 12:35:30 PM PDT by tirednvirginia ( RICK'S CHICK AND PROUD OF IT!)
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To: shield

When is the debate, and will FOX news carry it?


55 posted on 09/07/2011 12:35:48 PM PDT by oldtimer (uee)
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To: napscoordinator
In fact Barack Hussein Obama was never ever vetted by the MSM

Perry is an American. He served his country. He was born in the good old USA He didn't pal around with Weather Underground people, racist reverends and commies. It's fine to vet him but do we have to go overboard and crucify the man. He's not the enemy. He governed Texas for three terms and Texas is not only still standing... it's doing better than the rest of the states.

56 posted on 09/07/2011 12:35:53 PM PDT by jersey117
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To: AAABEST
Is that a rino in drag???
57 posted on 09/07/2011 12:41:27 PM PDT by org.whodat (What does the Republican party stand for////??? absolutely nothing.)
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To: AAABEST

Rick Perry preps for tonight's presidential debate
58 posted on 09/07/2011 12:43:56 PM PDT by deport
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To: AAABEST

I expect Perry will do well, and that Romney will elevate himself a bit after slipping in the polls a bit.

Tonight is the night Bachmann fades away.


59 posted on 09/07/2011 12:48:51 PM PDT by Ted Grant
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To: oldtimer

debate is on MSNBC and CNBC at 8 tonight. Put on by NBC news.


60 posted on 09/07/2011 12:51:15 PM PDT by tirednvirginia ( RICK'S CHICK AND PROUD OF IT!)
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