Rick Perry Slams McCain, Romney At CPAC, Says They Aren't Conservative

Real Clear Politics ^ | March 14, 2013 | none stated

[ez]

I’m ready to give Rick Perry another look.

[ex-snook]

Didn’t know Perry could remember more than one thing.

[GBA]

If it all breaks apart, I wonder which/how many states will side up with Texas. That will the team to be on.

[CatherineofAragon]

Well, I will say that I’m not well versed on Texas politics. I don’t know anything about Dewhurst, and I like what I’m hearing from Ted Cruz, to date.

No politician is perfect, and that includes Perry. But his wealth of experience and his conservatism make me believe he would be a fine president.

[SoFloFreeper]

I’d prefer to see us taking on Obama and Reid and Pelosi. They are the real dangers to America.

Ted Cruz is taking on the Democrats...unafraid to stand up to the Pharisee Feinstein. I can dig that....

[Grams A]

He has the old dog Cornyn close in tow now.”

Sure hope Cruz doesn’t stop too quickly. If he does, Cornyn is going to have a very flat nose. Will be interesting to see if old John can manage his fake face of conservatism until election next year.

Cruz definitely is scoring some points based on all the flak that is out there flying around. Between Cruz and Paul it is even more interesting to watch McLaim scramble to try and be someone of relevance.

[potlatch]

Bump to what you said!!

[Chasaway]

Don’t get me started on this again.

Perry is a hairy-chested man; what conservatives need as a leader. People bitch about his “strategic fencing” statements and some of his weakness in the debates.

Don’t get me started on the “strategic fencing”. I live here. I got to the Big Bend a lot. People who think we can build a fence there that will be effective have never been where I’ve been.

The Bush/Rove contingent are big time against Perry.

Then, there’s what we have now. Rather have Obama than Perry?

What’s the matter with people?

Someone on this thread was curious that Perry could have more than one thought in his head at a time. Is that serious?!!

Texas is kicking most states’ butts in most ways. Perry’s the governor.

Seriously?

[SoConPubbie]

I like Perry and I supported him in the caucus last year and he gave a great speech today and I’d feel just fine if he were president. I’d trade him for Obama in a NY minute but when it comes time to make a choice next time, electability will be my top priority. Any Republican is far superior to any Democrat. We’ll be lucky if we have a nation to save.

You, and others like you, gave us both McCain and Romney with that kind of undescerning approach.

Do you really want to go for a 3-peat?

[SoConPubbie]

Perry is a hairy-chested man; what conservatives need as a leader. People bitch about his “strategic fencing” statements and some of his weakness in the debates.

So do, pray tell, us why Perry supported the liberal Dewhurst over Ted Cruz?

[txhurl]

The Perry-haters are toxic, ignore them when they swagger up to denounce the Governor.

[Texas Fossil]

Perry supported his Lt. Governor. That relationship is different in TX. The Lt. Governor has a lot more power than most.

I supported Cruz at and before the Convention. Dewhurst beat himself. Everyone at the Convention knew it. That is why Perry was booed when he stumped for Dewhurst.

[trebb]

I like his positions on landuse and energy. A lot. I think he’s be great in heading up Interior/BLM or the EPA/Dept of Energy. But he has some VERY big issues outside those areas and he’s tied at the hip with the RINO wing. I hope he comes around on them, but his history ain’t good.

I guess it's never too early to begin marginalizing those on our side of the aisle...

[Impy]

Too bad he was recovering from back surgery during the debates.

LOL, is that the excuse?

Those who castigated him would be so happy if he were President now!

True, I'd also be thrilled if Romney or McPain were President or if W. Bush were still President. That doesn't make any of them conservatives and it doesn't make Rick one either.

[Impy]

Exactly.

What’s next Tiger Woods calls Charlie Sheen and Hugh Hefner womanizers?

[RedHeeler]

So. What does that mean.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Was he recovering from back surgery when he pandered to the racist group La Raza ? Pushing Gardasil on little girls ? Pimping the illegals superhighway known as Trans-Tex ? And since it appears he won't stand aside for reelection, can you tell me why anyone needs to serve as Governor for what would be 18 continuous years ?

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

Maybe you want to rethink what you said. I did not support either McCain or Romney in the caucus and as a matter of fact, I made life miserable for a friend who was working for McCain.

BUT after the primary, you're darned right I'm going to support our nominee, anyone who didn't helped put Obama in office.

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

It is undeniable Perry would be far, far superior to Obama but even Perry wouldn't satisfy all those here on FR who have formed a hate-everyone-Republican club.

I supported Perry in the caucus because he was a governor and he had governed TX very successfully and TX had an excellent record of job creation, which the US sorely needed.

But let's face it, he's not good enough--we must hold out for the perfect and in the meantime, we reelect Obama.

There have actually been Freepers say right here on FR that Obama was superior to Romney. I say that is insane.

[SoConPubbie]

BUT after the primary, you're darned right I'm going to support our nominee, anyone who didn't helped put Obama in office.

Nope, you're wrong again.

If someone did not vote for either Obama or Romney, then they didn't vote for either.

Hey, but thanks for the fine example of hyperbole!