Jindal Endorses Perry: 'Record On Job Creation Can't Be Beat'
Mollie Hemingway, Ed. ·
Sep 12, 2011 at 4:02pm
This morning Tim Pawlenty endorsed Mitt Romney, claiming that Rick Perry's calls to reform Social Security were problematic.
By this afternoon, Team Perry had responded with an endorsement of its own: Gov. Bobby Jindal. Jindal said that Perry's "record on job creation simply cannot be beat":
"The 1 million jobs he's helped create as governor is a stark contrast to the 2.4 million jobs lost on President Obama's watch," said Jindal. "Rick Perry will bring our country more than hope – he'll get America working again."
Do endorsements matter? If so, which endorsement means more to you?
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Re: Jindal Endorses Perry: 'Record On Job Creation Can't Be Beat'
Ha. I'd just finished up writing about this when I saw that you'd already published this post!
Political endorsements are funny things. In a perfect world, endorsements would have no effect on electoral outcomes because every citizen would know enough about each candidate to make an informed decision about who would best represent him. But because not everyone has the time and know-how to do their homework on the candidates, many turn to figures they know and trust for a little guidance. Key endorsements this primary season will be Sarah Palin, Chris Christie, and Michele Bachmann. I'd also be interested in knowing whom Paul Ryan and Marco Rubio choose to support, but I doubt either will publicly declare his preference for obvious reasons.
Re: Jindal Endorses Perry: 'Record On Job Creation Can't Be Beat'
I would have said I didn't care about endorsements but now I realize I would love to know Paul Ryan's thoughts.
May '10
Re: Jindal Endorses Perry: 'Record On Job Creation Can't Be Beat'
I know everyone is getting weary of all this back-and-forth in the primaries, but am I the only one that believes we are seeing a relatively good-natured and vibrant debate on our side of the aisle? Maybe the Republicans are sorting out into roughly two camps, but they seem to be compatible, on speaking terms and each is populated with capable, honorable people. My instincts favor the people lining up behind Rick Perry and I consider Mitt Romney to be very problematic; however, I have to think Mitt Romney is a good problem to have, all things considered.
Re: Jindal Endorses Perry: 'Record On Job Creation Can't Be Beat'
We could, indeed, do worse. I do not think endorsements matter much. Pawlenty has not authority whatsoever: he had no following. Jindal has not blotted his copy book but he is at the moment a marginal player. Christie matters. So does Ryan. So does Governor Daniels. So would Scott Walker. But, in the end, we will judge the candidates ourselves.
Dec '10
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I am not sure how much weight Jindal's endorsement carries, although he gained a bit of valuable exposure during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (countering the image left over from his disastrous response to Obama's first address to Congress).
I think the value of Pawlenty's endorsement is diminished by the fact that he was forced out of the Presidential race so quickly, and by the fact that he gave his endorsement to the architect of what he derided as "ObamneyCare." It makes him look weak and opportunistic.
Dec '10
Re: Jindal Endorses Perry: 'Record On Job Creation Can't Be Beat'
After it coming out that Romney is potentially going to pay off T-Paw's campaign debts, the question that pops into my head after every politician's endorsement is, "what are they hoping to get out of this?" A cabinet slot? Quid-pro-quo fundraising time?
I'm honestly far more interested in who Mark Steyn would endorse than anyone with something to gain.
I know that skin in the game works both ways, and for that reason I too would love to know where Paul Ryan's leanings are, but honestly, Mollie and Diane, you two will likely have more impact on how I vote than Michelle Bachmann and Sarah Palin.
Dec '10
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Paul A. Rahe
Christie matters. So does Ryan. So does Governor Daniels. So would Scott Walker.
And so, believe it or not, does Sarah Palin.
Sep '10
Re: Jindal Endorses Perry: 'Record On Job Creation Can't Be Beat'
Whoever causes Paul Krugman the biggest Maureen Dowd style primal scream should automatically get the Republican nomination if for no reason other than the sheer entertainment value.
Edited on Sep 12, 2011 at 4:21pmOct '10
Re: Jindal Endorses Perry: 'Record On Job Creation Can't Be Beat'
Endorsements mean nothing to me. I don't know others' motivations or the things that are important to them relative to the things that are important to me. So I put 0% weight on endorsements of any and all kinds.
Dec '10
Re: Jindal Endorses Perry: 'Record On Job Creation Can't Be Beat'
I think it is below the level of good-natured, vibrant debate for Romney to assert that Perry wants to abolish Social Security.
"“Let’s look at what would happen if someone in the private sector did a similar thing. Suppose two grandparents created a trust fund, appointed a bank as trustee, and instructed the bank to invest the proceeds of the trust fund so as to provide for their grandchildren’s education. Suppose further that the bank used the proceeds for its own purposes, so that when the grandchildren turned eighteen, there was no money for them to go to college. What would happen to the bankers responsible for misusing the money? They would go to jail. But what has happened to the people responsible for the looming bankruptcy of Social Security? They keep returning to Congress every two years.”
- "No Apology: The Case For American Greatness," by Mitt Romney
Jul '11
Re: Jindal Endorses Perry: 'Record On Job Creation Can't Be Beat'
Jindal's endorsement of Perry will be far more significant than Pawlenty's endorsement of Romney. Jindal is a sitting governor from a neighboring southern state whose political future is very bright, while Pawlenty is a former governor from a traditionally blue state whose aspirations for higher office were effectively shot down by a delusional congresswoman from his own state.
Aug '10
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It's clear that Perry will win the southern states in the GOP primary (with the possible exception of Florida) so Jindal's endorsement isn't a game changer.
Pawlenty's endorsement is more interesting to me because it hints at a possible north vs south primary with Romney picking up the northern states and the West.
I think we could be in for a real donnybrook, folks - this could be fun for us political junkies!
Aug '10
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I guess that I'm the only person here who thought that Jindal's response to Obama was effective. He seemed grounded and down to earth. It was one of the moments that have added together to make me admire the man greatly.
His endorsement of Perry though, hasn't changed my opinion that Perry is a character out of "Elmer Gantry" or "Face in the Crowd." He is too "red meat" in his oratory for me. Sure, I agree with him on Social Security, but I actually believe I'm being ripped off and am not saying that for potential political gain. What was he saying about Social Security 10 years ago?
I'm not sold on the populist candidates and prefer a candidate who will start an incremental movement while the grass roots do the heavy lifting on changing the political environment. Big change comes from things like the Tea Party and not politicians. Politicians are either effective at implementing policy or not.
Then again, I'm just a squishy RINO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOvIot-i6rY&feature=youtu.be
Dec '10
Re: Jindal Endorses Perry: 'Record On Job Creation Can't Be Beat'
What he said was fine. But he said it as if he were doing a really bad impression of Mister Rogers. Delivery matters.
Nov '10
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Just thinking out loud, howzabout Perry drops out and endorses Jindal? Then I'd actually be excited about this whole thing.
May '11
Re: Jindal Endorses Perry: 'Record On Job Creation Can't Be Beat'
I think endorsements do matter in that they reinforce or weaken certain perceptions about the endorsed candidate. Perry seems to be perceived as a little dim or undisciplined or intellectually disorganized (Perry himself described his mind as chicken pot pie compared to Karl Rove's organized refrigerator). On the other hand, Bobby Jindal could not plausibly be accused of any of those things. Also, he is given bonus points for being governor of a neighboring state and presumably having seen Perry in action closer and more often than other governors.
Another possible answer is that the endorsement matters only to me. I have a very high opinion of Jindal and have my doubts about Perry, so Jindal's endorsement does make me a little less nervous about Perry.
Edited on Sep 12, 2011 at 5:12pmFeb '11
Re: Jindal Endorses Perry: 'Record On Job Creation Can't Be Beat'
Endorsements don't mean anything to me personally at the federal and state level, as I do all my own research on the candidates, issues and all the propositions we regularly have on the ballot here in California.
I do occasionally have to fall back on endorsements at the county level for judicial offices and arcane political offices. These are much more difficult to research.
Local city office seekers in my community are a bit easier to follow with neighbors contributing anecdotal evidence along with the local newspaper contributing additional insights into the candidates and issues.
I am still watching the fall out of the very early Republican primary positioning. I see no reason to get excited about anyone in the race at this time. The lesser candidates have pretty much eliminated themselves and seem to be going through the motions for various reasons going forward, possibly for a position in a Republican administration.
As time goes on and the various top tier candidates firm up their positions on various issues, I will look to that candidate, who most closely approximates my positions, and then give them my support.
May '11
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Stuart Creque
"“Let’s look at what would happen if someone in the private sector did a similar thing. Suppose two grandparents created a trust fund, appointed a bank as trustee, and instructed the bank to invest the proceeds of the trust fund so as to provide for their grandchildren’s education. Suppose further that the bank used the proceeds for its own purposes, so that when the grandchildren turned eighteen, there was no money for them to go to college. What would happen to the bankers responsible for misusing the money? They would go to jail. But what has happened to the people responsible for the looming bankruptcy of Social Security? They keep returning to Congress every two years.”
- "No Apology: The Case For American Greatness," by Mitt Romney · Sep 12 at 4:25pm
Yes, that makes a fine point. However, he has made a 59 point, 160 page jobs plan with nothing about entitlements. When Mitt/Rick come out with specifics, that will carry more weight on a personal level. I feel entitlement views will be very different, then we will see with whom the "power brokers" side. That will matter most, methinks...
May '11
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Nathaniel Wright:
I'm not sold on the populist candidates and prefer a candidate who will start an incremental movement while the grass roots do the heavy lifting on changing the political environment. Big change comes from things like the Tea Party and not politicians. Politicians are either effective at implementing policy or not.
Sep 12 at 4:43pm
They are all populists when running for office. It just depends on which population they address and which is listening.
I very much agree with that last part. Our job (the most difficult, it seems) is to get the population educated about what is happening. Then populism will be effective when they most of the population is ready for some honest discussion of issues.
Apr '11
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RD Shadow
Yes, that makes a fine point. However, he has made a 59 point, 160 page jobs plan with nothing about entitlements. When Mitt/Rick come out with specifics, that will carry more weight on a personal level. I feel entitlement views will be very different, then we will see with whom the "power brokers" side. That will matter most, methinks... · Sep 12 at 6:29pm
That's because it's a jobs document! Everything relates to everything else, sure, and if he doesn't outline entitlement reform that'll be a problem, but focusing jobs policy on reducing regulations and taxes, defeating unions and freeing trade seems fine to me.