Exclusive: Perry posse of hundreds of Texans heading north for push to win Iowa

The Dallas Morning News ^ | 11-30-2010 | Christy Hoppe

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November 30, 2011

Exclusive: Perry posse of hundreds of Texans heading north for push to win Iowa

By CHRISTY HOPPE

AUSTIN – Rick Perry’s presidential campaign plans to bring more than 600 influential Texans to Iowa this month as part of a major blitz for a strong finish in the first state to vote.

The massive Perry posse will include Republican elected officials such as Attorney General Greg Abbott and Comptroller Susan Combs, party stalwarts, consultants, lobbyists, financers and friends that will reach out to Republicans in the Hawkeye State and ask them to take a fresh look at the Texas governor.

Campaign director Joe Allbaugh confirmed the move Wednesday, saying the campaign will stagger the visits but has booked 200 Iowa hotel rooms. “We know for sure when 600 are coming and when they’re going,” he said.

Another widespread email to the Texas Federation of Republican Women might produce more volunteers, but the campaign is hoping about 700 will spend part of December and their New Years in Iowa, Allbaugh said.

In addition, to push for even more volunteer foot soldiers, the campaign appealed to thousands of followers on Twitter Wednesday, saying: “Come to Iowa in January as part of @GovernorPerry's Strike Force! Will you join us?” and listing an email response address.....

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[txhurl]

Godspeed, ground game. I wish Abbott could take over the governorship. I love that guy.

[MountainDad]

I listen to Omaha radio stations,(broadcasting to western Iowa too), and the only candidate with radio commercials I hear are Perry’s.

[napscoordinator]

Not to worry. He did this during the straw vote in Iowa earlier in the year and he failed. He failed like he fails everything. This will be a BIG fail. Sending in his bullies to force Iowans to vote for him. That reminds me of what Obama did during the election. Where is that dang picture of Obama’s hoodlums standing guard forcing people to vote for him. I keep telling you guys that Obama and Perry are 100 percent the same but you never believe me. I don't know how much more proof you need.

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Everything I’ve read about Greg Abbott has convinced me he’s a solid conservative and strict constitutionalist. I certainly see why you love, I bet alot of Texans do!

[fightinJAG]

This could get interesting.

[Ardenroad gal]

pERRY IS A BLITHERING DOLT. HE IS TOTALLY OFF THE SCREEN!! He was a cheerleader in college and he gave state money to his big contributor in Houston, In my opinion he a phony. He doesn’t even know what 3 agencies he would Ax . This thing is Newt and Vp is Cain if Cain moves to another state . We will rally around big time and it will be be president NEWT!!!

[txhurl]

Pretty bold prediction and assessment, there, FRiend.

[txhurl]

It already IS getting interesting! Crazies coming out of the woodwork.

[maine-iac7]

plans to bring more than 600 influential Texans to Iowa this month ...

That should go down like a lead balloon with Iowans. Who wants an onslaught of out of starters knocking on your door to tell you how to vote?

P-poor advice from someone in the campaign.

It also sends the appearance of his not having native Iowans on the ground.

they're likely to be looked upon like an invading army.

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I keep telling you guys that Obama and Perry are 100 percent the same but you never believe me.

Of course we don't believe you. Nobody in their right mind believes your crazy talk! HA!

[TribalPrincess2U]

Geeetty up hoss!

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That should go down like a lead balloon with Iowans.

Oh I get the impression they love the attention! LOL!

[TribalPrincess2U]

Why couldn’t he?

[mylife]

I back Greg Abbott 100%

[Quicksilver]

Governor Rick Perry is a great American, a veteran, a conservative, a leader, and a man of conviction and faith. He will make a fine next president of the United States of America.

He is pro-life, pro-guns, pro-family, pro-business, pro-job creation, pro-economic growth, pro-military, pro-Israel, and pro-states rights.

He is for limiting Federal power over the states and the people; for reducing the size of the Federal Government; for cutting taxes, cutting spending, repealing regulations, balancing the budget, and expanding domestic energy production.

He is for securing the border using strategic fencing, boots on the ground, and aviation assets such as Predator drones to provide real-time information to law enforcement and border patrol.

He says securing the border will be a top priority and he will have it done in his first year as president.

He is opposed to amnesty and the Federal DREAM Act.

... the 82nd Texas Legislative Session [2011] passed a strong sonogram bill, a voter-ID bill, new accountability for homeowner associations, a loser pays in frivolous lawsuits bill, defunded Planned Parenthood, and the legislature, not only balanced the budget with no new taxes, but cut total spending by 8.1%.

[HereInTheHeartland]

I have some landscaping to do, maybe they could help while here?

[napscoordinator]

Well you know. Perry and Romney are 100 percent not getting my support in the primary and general. Newt is close to not getting my support either, however if he gets the nomination it would depend on who his VP is. Paul and Huntsman are not getting my support. So it is down to Cain, Bachmann and Santorum who would get 100 percent.

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That’s interesting. Looks like an all out push. Hope it works.