Every Republican and democrat has, at one time or another, sought earmarks — except maybe Ron Paul or other...
The bottom line is, Perry or Romney would undoubtedly be better than Obama on matters of tort reform, foreign politics, national defense, taxes, over burdensome regulation, etc. Perry, Romney, Palin, etc. are not perfect peopl — if you are looking for a perfect person, the last one died on the cross about 2000 years ago.
Don’t fall for the smear campaigns of Time magazine and other MSM outlets. WE MUST DEFEAT OBAMA.
There is difference between requesting earmarks which you correctly say that all do and Perry saying: Medicare part D was wrong but shhh! I worked to pass it. He did this on several issues. Perry is not the guy we need. I can vote for people who changed their views. I can vote for people who made mistakes or disagree with me but I think Perry is dishonest.
I don’t like Huntsman but at least he’ll say “Yes, I back Civil Unions” instead of this non-sense that Perry and Romney push.
Ron Paul has gone after and accepted earmarks as well. Every existing politician above the local level has also sought earmarks.
As some Ford execs pointed out when they accompanied GM and Chrysler to the first bailout hearings, they didn’t actually need the money - but if someone’s yelling about giving away free money, you’d have to be some kind of idiot to not at least go look into the matter.
Ron Paul is the king of pork.
Paul has been a big earmark guy. You are exactly right. A governor seeking goodies for his state is hardly remarkable. Noting it is rather a sign of fear and desperation.
Um no. RP was one of 3 Republicans to vote with Pelosi in support of earmarks.
i had to hold my nose to vote for GWB in his last two runs. Didn’t vote for his dad in his second run. Read my tag line. It is true! Bush prepared the way for Obama. He ignored our immigration laws; he should have gone after Iran, not Iraq. Actually, we should have stayed out of the middle East. We aren’t going to change those peopoe, but “peaceful” as they are, the Muslims are bent on changing us!
WE should be vetting our own candidates very carefully. We really do not need no more stinkin’ Bushs! And if Perry stays in we might just end up with another one! But I would vote for Perry over a Bush any day.