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Rick Perry aide says yes to Michigan debate, but maybe not beyond
Politico ^ | October 26, 2011 | MAGGIE HABERMAN

Posted on 10/27/2011 12:15:56 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife

Rick Perry, who made clear during his Bill O'Reilly interview last night that he finds the debate formats geared toward promoting a fight, is going to the No. 9 one after that - but is a question mark for some of the glut of face-offs after that.

Perry spokesman Mark Miner said the issue is using time wisely, and noted their campaign is not alone in that.

"I think all the campaigns are expressing frustration right now," Miner told POLITICO. "We said we would do Michigan but the primaries are around the corner and you have to use your time accordingly."


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KEYWORDS: campaigning; cowardperry; debates; frailperry; gopprimary; perry2012; perryastroturfing; rinoperry; scaredtodebate; yellowperry
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To: Jonty30
Jonty I agree with you on that point and he will be a good President. The first Caucus is Jan 3rd, that's 2 months away.

His plans are better and specific. He has the experience and he has money and organization.

I really think he was unprepared for National politics. In Texas he has always been a poor debate performer but he would always be blunt, in National politics people expect you to be a certain way and Perry was trying to do that. He needs to get away from that and be himself.

In his debate with Kay Bailey Hutchison, Kay was touting her endorsement by the Dallas Morning News and Perry could just say "Aren't you pro choice?"

I mean it's that simple and Kay just lost the race. In national politics you would get booed and seen as a jerk.

41 posted on 10/27/2011 5:11:41 AM PDT by normy (Don't take it personally, just take it seriously.)
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To: Jonty30
Don’t like Mitt all you want, but his smoothness shows that he’s been preparing for this for many years.

Yes, as a DEMOCRAT.

Mittcare romney is completely unacceptable and has disqualified himself from serious consideration except for the socialist-huggers amongst the populace.

Mitt is worse than obama, because if he gets elected, THE DISASTER THAT FOLLOWS WILL BE OUR FAULT...

Mittcare romney simply cannot be permitted to be the candidate.

42 posted on 10/27/2011 5:13:39 AM PDT by Caipirabob ( Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Perry 2012: Campaigning Is Hard.
43 posted on 10/27/2011 5:21:01 AM PDT by RichInOC (Sarah Palin is at war with the left. Most Freepers are just playing the video game.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife; RoosterRedux; jonrick46; deepbluesea; RockinRight; TexMom7; potlatch; ...
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44 posted on 10/27/2011 5:31:13 AM PDT by shield (Rev 2:9 Woe unto those who say they are Judahites and are not, but are of the syna GOG ue of Satan.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Perry: AWOL from Future Debates?
45 posted on 10/27/2011 5:32:42 AM PDT by shield (Rev 2:9 Woe unto those who say they are Judahites and are not, but are of the syna GOG ue of Satan.)
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To: shield

I like this.

Let Romney and Cain go after each other.

Now wouldn’t that be novel?


46 posted on 10/27/2011 5:37:25 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: RichInOC
Perry 2012: Campaigning Is Hard.

Rick Perry excels at campaigning.

Mitt Romney can't hold a candle to Perry in that arena.

These "debates" are not campaigning.

47 posted on 10/27/2011 5:38:52 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Caipirabob
The disaster that follows?

No Mitt disciple; but the disaster that is on Obama's heels; is almost irretrievable. A few more years of unchecked, anti-Constitutional/criminal activity will seal America's fate.

Mitt will NOT go that road. Mitt's politics and ambitions pale to those of Obama. GW; say what you might; was no Hugo Chavez or a 'Fidel'. Cannot say that about Obama; nor could you ever imagine the narcissistic; anti-patriot and totalitarian ascriptions to Mitt. Obama and Mitt have visions for America that do not even come close to being on the 'same page;.

(And for the smaller print - and most recent news - we probably would not be suffering the ignorance such as 'sex education' per bestial MO's as are now being introduced into elementary schools and a host of other educational agendas being served - including, Islamic) and no matter how Islam friendly a Repub candidate may be - I think of Rick Perry - don't think the extremes will follow and though watchful eyes here; always necessary/sigh.) Mitt sees America as a friend of Israel; not an enemy. Obama stands as a dangerous hypocrit.)

Personally; think Newt is the only Candidate who truly fills America's greatest needs right now; but alas. . .In any event; I will be voting Repub and hope that no one here, imagines, that while they have the choice; they do not have the luxury of voting otherwise. (Including the pro-Dem vote cast, by NOT supporting Repub Party.)

48 posted on 10/27/2011 5:39:46 AM PDT by cricket (Stop the Madness . . . let Freedom Prevail. . .)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Of course he’s awesome at campaigning. That’s why he’s leading all those polls.

Oh, wait…


49 posted on 10/27/2011 5:46:20 AM PDT by RichInOC (Sarah Palin is at war with the left. Most Freepers are just playing the video game.)
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To: cricket
.....(And for the smaller print - and most recent news - we probably would not be suffering the ignorance such as 'sex education' per bestial MO's as are now being introduced into elementary schools and a host of other educational agendas being served - including, Islamic) and no matter how Islam friendly a Repub candidate may be - I think of Rick Perry - don't think the extremes will follow and though watchful eyes here; always necessary/sigh.) Mitt sees America as a friend of Israel; not an enemy. Obama stands as a dangerous hypocrit.)......

Gov. Perry's been working alongside Israel since 1991 when he created the Texas-Israel Exchange. He's received the Defender of Jerusalem Award, visited Israel to learn about the border security, wrote and published a letter to Eric Holder about the illegal "freedom flotillas" and spoke out against Obama's policy toward Israel. Perry has had long and strong ties to the Jewish community.

But you slam Perry and hold Romney up for praise.

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And for your lie and smear on Perry about Islam:

David Stein: Debunking the Rick Perry “Pro-Shraria” School Curriculum Myth

Amil Imani Governor Perry's Islam Connection ………”No matter how I tried, I couldn't reach the conclusion that this inclusion promotes Islam or is pro-Sharia. It seems that the mere fact that Islam is included in the curriculum represents supporting it. And with regard to the concern that the education curriculum Perry promoted is pro-Arab and against Israel, the evidence is exactly the opposite. The lesson on Israel reads: …”

50 posted on 10/27/2011 5:52:32 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: RichInOC
......Oh, wait…....

I will. You'll see he's a dynamite campaigner.

51 posted on 10/27/2011 5:54:03 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
He shouldn't even do Michigan. These are indeed not debates, these are side-shows. No one watches them anyway.

Aside: I am excited to be in the heart o'Perry country (Dallas) for the next several days. I look forward to meeting the good folks of Texas and in hearing of why they admire; respect their governor so much!

52 posted on 10/27/2011 5:55:36 AM PDT by jla (Who says Perry's a conservative? - Rush, Inhofe, Levin & Sowell do.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

...Will also be attending the Spanish language Mass this weekend at one of Dallas’ wonderful Roman-Catholic Churches!


53 posted on 10/27/2011 5:58:32 AM PDT by jla (Who says Perry's a conservative? - Rush, Inhofe, Levin, Palin, Blackwell & Sowell do.)
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To: jla

You will feel and be welcomed in Texas.


54 posted on 10/27/2011 6:47:37 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Political suicide. Plain and simple political suicide.

(1) The other candidates will beat up on Perry during the debates, and he won’t be there to respond.

(2) As has been pointed out, the image that people will get form this of Perry is that he is AFRAID to debate.

(3) Perry claim that he could easily beat Obama will be seriously damaged. If he’s running away from a fight with GOP cadidates, nobody will think he can fight Obama (remember, one of the main frustration points with McCain was that he refused to go after Obama in the debates).


55 posted on 10/27/2011 7:25:36 AM PDT by Brookhaven (I believe in the seperation of school and state)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

As a friend said to me: Smart move. If your opponent is using a weapon to stab you in the back, take that weapon away.


56 posted on 10/27/2011 7:27:26 AM PDT by shield (Rev 2:9 Woe unto those who say they are Judahites and are not, but are of the syna GOG ue of Satan.)
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To: Jonty30

I’ll say it again, Texas is the model for supply side economics and small government for large, diverse populations.


57 posted on 10/27/2011 7:53:51 AM PDT by hocndoc (WingRight.org Have mustard seed:Will use. Cut spending, cut spending, cut spending, now,now,now!)
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58 posted on 10/27/2011 8:11:48 AM PDT by TheOldLady (FReepmail me to get ON or OFF the ZOT LIGHTNING ping list)
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To: Yosemitest

A little obvious you HATE hispanics. wow


59 posted on 10/27/2011 9:48:33 AM PDT by Katarina (Rick Perry the Best man for President ! NEVER Romney! And no thank you Cain.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Good for Perry! There are way too many debates as it is and they are all leftie run debates.


60 posted on 10/27/2011 10:27:03 AM PDT by Katarina (Rick Perry the Best man for President ! NEVER Romney! And no thank you Cain.)
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