I am sorry that you feel that way but he really angered me that last debate. It is so unnecessary......he had this nomination almost in the bank and HE ALONE is screwing it up. Of course I would vote for him if he gets the nomination.....HOWEVER being insulting and an alien lover just kills me especially when FELLOW FRiends here support that behavior. We are still so early in this........He does not know how to debate at all. Even I would be more selective on trying to insult people. I would not win the nomination but I would sure as heck not call people names.....especially conservatives.
I've done a great deal of research into Perry's background and am still digging reading speeches and decisions he's made over the years. Honest disagreement is one thing. Of course, the heartless remark was over the top. But I'm really confounded by all the hurt feelings shown by so many "so-called", hardcore rightwingers here on FR. I thought you folks had thicker skin.
I'm as staunch on the Feds securing the borders with a fence/wall, boots on the ground and high tech assets, as anyone. Perry opposes a 1200 mile fence, but does support strategic fencing, boots on the ground and high tech assets too. I don't agree with in-state tuition, but imo its a states rights issue and not a free ride. This past April the state legislature here in Colorado voted it down. For the time being anyway. What I find most troubling about Perry is his opposition to a full fence and the E-Verify system.
We do agree. Perry's debate skills suck. Hell, I've defended him better on this forum then Perry has himself in those debates. But face it. There are no ideal candidates. Perry has a strong conservative governing record and supports the conservative agenda. I won't vote for Romney. Herman Cain is a great guy, but I doubt he has the horsepower to get the nomination. Bachmann remains in meltdown. And I'm not waiting for Palin. Why? Never thought she would run.