"Comeback Kid?" Perry Interview by Parade Magazine (comming out 10-23)

TimesFreePress ^ | 10-10-11

[novemberslady]

Thank you for posting this.

[Grey Eagle]

It is very early in the game. No, he hasn’t yet.

[Slump Tester]

"I can’t believe no one has shown up to start ripping Rick Perry up."

Hey, if Perry want's to "come out" on 10-23, that's his business.

[Grey Eagle]

What you apparently are suggesting is an insult.

[af_vet_rr]

I can understand not being enthusiastic about Perry. I agree his debate performances were poor and some of his immigration positions are not very good, but he is mostly very conservative and is a 3 term governor with a proven track record of actually being able to win elections.

Proven track record on winning elections? He had no Republican challenger in 2002, in 2006 his closest challenger in the primary was a secessionist who didn't crack 10% of the vote, and while Perry ran away with the general election with 39% of the vote, jump ahead to 2010 and Perry faces...Kay Bailey Hutchison and then a Clinton insider. Perry has had it easy.

Today is my grandchild's birthday, and I'd like to remind people that for 7 years, under Rick Perry, the State of Texas collected DNA from children without the consent or knowledge of parents. This was above and beyond the blood tests that are taken - this was the storing of DNA samples of millions of babies. The state knew it was wrong - they asked Texas A&M not to publicly mention it because they knew there would be a public outcry. What did Rick Perry do when the public discovered? He remained silent and let the state spend taxpayer money trying to fight the lawsuits before quickly settling.

[South40]

Parade Magazine is just another leftist rag.

And I don't see much of a comeback as Perry is still dropping like a rock.

[beancounter13]

I realize that the "heartless" comment was tacky, but you should also realize that the State of Texas cannot deport illegal immigrants.

Look at AZ. Even after it enacted a new law the Federal Government sued to have it thrown out.

If cost is a concern, here is a link to the legislative report on the bill indicating "No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated." It makes sense since the profs are getting their salary anyway.

LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

[VinL]

If one has time, please go to the finance site www.bloomberg.com and view the photo of Mr. Cain. There one sees a person who is genuine- he’s comfortable within himself.

In contrast, the above photo of Gov. Perry seems wholly contrived. Gov. Perry is obviously a capable politician– perhaps the handlers should stop trying to create the “Marlboro Man” image- When one creates that image, and if it falls short, then people who don’t know him are not going to trust him.

Ditch the handlers—just let him be himself.

[Irish Eyes]

Why are they showing 10/17 on the graph?

[TexMom7]

You are very welcome my dear.

I love my Governor and First Lady Anita.

They are good people.

[shield]

Yes, Perry is the only one who can stop Romney. You know what they say about the blind leading the blind.

[Ron C.]

Thanks for the post! - and ignore the wet-behind-the-ears detractors that come along to make political and social fools of themselves.

[TexMom7]

[South40]

Why are they showing 10/17 on the graph?

The graph represents a given amount of time that ends on 10/17. This is represented by the light gray area. The lines on the graph will be at 10/17 on 10/17.

[manic4organic]

Go, Cain! I’m sure Parade will put him on the cover next week. S/

[novemberslady]

I think your Governor would make a fine President.

[bwc2221]

“Dead Man Walking.”

After reading that drool, I think I gonna barf.

[independent in tx]

“I am amazed at all the Perry hate on here.”

I wonder the same thing. Seems like there’s some who hate him more than Romney. He’s the best choice to beat Romney and then Obama. If he’s said a few things that grate conservatives, keep in mind these same things will win independents and moderate dems who hate Obama.

[ReaganBaby26]

When your husband gives speeches, do you ever find yourself wanting to put words in his mouth? No, because he always says the right thing.

Seems that Anita knows when to sidestep a loaded question. She will be a classy First Lady.

[editor-surveyor]

The only candidate in that graphic that is in ascendency is Cain. The rest are in decline.