Why Are They So Scared Of Perry?
From Reuters:
Rick Perry seen easier for Obama to beat
White House hopeful Rick Perry has at least some supporters in the Democratic stronghold of Chicago -- President Barack Obama's re-election team.
The Texas governor, a social and fiscal conservative, is seen by Obama's top election campaigners and fundraisers as easier to beat than the more moderate Mitt Romney in the presidential election.
"I was praying Perry would get in the race," said a former White House aide closely linked to Obama's campaign.
Yeah, right. I haven't seen such a poor effort at spin in a while. I mean, if they were really happy that Perry was in the race, they wouldn't be broadcasting it. The article goes on to explain that Romney is the one they're actually afraid of. Stop laughing!
So I wonder why they're so scared of the Texas governor. Any thoughts?
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Jul '10
Re: Why Are They So Scared Of Perry?
I think GreenCarder has a good point:
"I think this reveals plenty about their preferred campaign strategy (relentless demagoguery of conservative candidates as racist, tea-bagging lunatics)."
Aug '11
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"Now, a clever man would put the poison into his own goblet, because he would know that only a great fool would reach for what he was given. I'm not a great fool, so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of you. But you must have known I was not a great fool; you would have counted on it, so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of me."
Jul '11
Re: Why Are They So Scared Of Perry?
The Mormon issue is nearly a guaranteed win for the Democrats in my opinion whereas the Bible on the sleeve of Perry is both a weakness and a strength with voters depending on who they are.
The left is, of course, lying about Romney as they lied about McCain being the best out there for the GOP in 2008.
The real clincher for the GOP will be our dismal economy and the left will try to bring the weakest opponent to the forefront to give their faltering hero a better chance.
The left is scared because Perry has guts and will not play patty cake with Barry while he vomits all over our constitution.
I do not believe Romney is a genuine fiscal conservative. If the GOP cannot put up someone who is a genuine fiscal conservative for this fight for our very existence, then they deserve the dust bin of history.
Jul '11
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Iocaine powder, I'd bet my life on it.
Apr '11
Re: Why Are They So Scared Of Perry?
It has to be jobs, don't you think? you can call him a stupid hick all you want but he has a substantial record unlike say Palin or Bachmann, (the other "stupid" ones ) that will be hard to suppress.
Plus - not a genteel candidate, looks like he's going to be bare knuckles and that's not something they'd have to deal with from say Romney or Pawlenty. and not something they had to deal with McCain.
As a Ryan fan (please run!) I am concerned that he'll be the "jobs" guy and Ryan will be the "spending cuts" guy (despite the pro-growth agenda in the "Path to Prosperity") and the former is better.
Aug '11
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All this bluff and second-guessing gives me a headache. Typically, I look to see who freaks out Democrats the most, and I figure that's the candidate most likely to beat them. This doesn't always work, naturally, but when trying to puzzle it out, it seems like a good starting point.
The near-instantaneous attacks on Rick Perry upon his announcement were, I think, actually good for Rick Perry. First, because as mentioned above, it attracts the attention of those of us who use "who do they fear most" as a gauge, plus it puts all the possible negatives right out there on the table early where we can see them and judge them valid or lacking in substance.
The hysteria re: Rick Perry reminds me of the way they instantly swarmed around Sarah Palin two years ago.
I think it's also worth noting who those in the Democrat-Media complex judge most worthy. They liked John McCain, didn't they? At least, until John McCain got the nomination, and then he was evil incarnate.
So if this time around they deem Romney the most acceptable Republican candidate, that only makes me want to look elsewhere.
Dec '10
Re: Why Are They So Scared Of Perry?
Rush Limbaugh has a saying: "When the voters have a choice between a real Democrat and an ersatz Democrat, they'll elect the real Democrat every time." He generally means this as a criticism of RINOs who try to co-opt Democrat positions.
Obama unfortunately is being denounced by his critics on the Left as an inauthentic Democrat. (He may even reach the point where he gets criticized by Black Democrats as inauthentically Black!)
Perry has the virtue of authenticity. The Democrats can't demonize him as a radical Right-winger and at the same time paint him as a RINO. They may hope that some folks on the Right try to paint Perry as a RINO or somehow inauthentic.
Romney would be much easier for Obama's operation to paint as a RINO, as an ersatz Democrat (an AGW believer, a defender of the individual mandate for health insurance, etc.).
Jun '10
Re: Why Are They So Scared Of Perry?
Michele Malkin put up some more damaging Perry material today, with plenty of links:
http://michellemalkin.com/2011/08/18/plumbing-the-rest-of-the-perry-record/
Jun '10
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Brilliant reference! Well done, sir.
Dec '10
Re: Why Are They So Scared Of Perry?
StickerShock: Michele Malkin put up some more damaging Perry material today, with plenty of links:
http://michellemalkin.com/2011/08/18/plumbing-the-rest-of-the-perry-record/ · Aug 18 at 5:02pm
Blasting Perry seems to be pretty easy. I'm sure he's at least partially at fault for painting so many targets on himself. But, who is Malkin offering as a "real conservative" alternative? Is the Buckley Rule no longer operative?
Jul '10
Re: Why Are They So Scared Of Perry?
They are scared because they know Perry can beat Obama.
Aug '10
Re: Why Are They So Scared Of Perry?
You guys give Pres Obama's team too much credit - they aren't as clever as you may think.
Remember, in presidential politics it's all about the squishy 6% in the middle (47% will vote Democrat no matter who it is and 47% will vote GOP not matter who, even if it's McCain!). These folks tend to be moderate and scare easily because they don't look beyond the headlines.
It will be much easier for the Dems to spook the 6% with Perry than it will be with Romney. That's not spin it's the truth. That doesn't mean that Romney will be the better candidate, it just means that Perry will present a more target rich environment for demagoguery by the Left
Re: Why Are They So Scared Of Perry?
Perry may put some people off. Others will be extremely excited. Hardly anyone is excited about Romney. People will vote for him to get Obama out. Many will vote for Perry to get him in. I would be nervous if I were in the White House.
Oct '10
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I don't think you can depend on the GOP providing their 47% if Romney is the candidate. Certainly, we conservative voters will vote for the Republican if we vote, but we might have to stay home and wash our socks on that Tuesday, y'know.
Jan '11
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Perry's not my dream candidate... but my dream candidate probably couldn't get elected. Working with what we have, my feeling is, "I can't spare this man; he fights."
Dec '10
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Why does Perry scare them? It's the reason why, despite the crony capitalism I abhor and my desire to have Paul Ryan run, Perry's entrance into the race has given me hope. It's what Peter said in the podcast... Perry obviously loves this country and it shows in his enthusiasm for the retail politicking he's done since he jumped enthusiastically, full force, into the race.
The contrast with Obama is just deadly. Americans of nearly every stripe, from businessmen to doctors to farmers, now understand that Obama doesn't like them much, other than for the funds they can provide for his government/political machine. Obama's disdain for average Americans was obvious to those of us paying attention in 2008. With Perry in the race, it will become obvious to everyone else.
Aug '10
Re: Why Are They So Scared Of Perry?
Why? Two reasons would be his record on jobs in Texas and the relative success of public school education in Texas . And Obama supporters can't call Perry a crony capitalist without drawing negative attention to Obama's crony capitalism. Also, Perry is devastatingly charming because he appears to be not at all self conscious, apologetic or belligerently proud of where and what he comes from. I can only think of two other people who seemed as comfortable in their own skin, Ronald Regan and John F. Kennedy. Deluded people have adored Obama, but no one ever grudgingly liked and respected him. That's the way you feel about Perry.
May '11
Re: Why Are They So Scared Of Perry?
In the five days that Perry has been a candidate, he has already been vetted far more extensively than Obama has throughout his career or presidency. I think he knows what he is up against and will not let the media derail his campaign. I would like Paul Ryan to run but I don't think he will unless Perry appears to be unelectable a month from now.
Oct '10
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Perry apprears to carry himself in a way the Obama does not. Perry does have some baggage and maybe he is admitting he made some poor calls.
Voters might like to hear from Perry that he has learned from this errors and has improved. This reflects some measure of personal responsibilty, something Obama fails to do with any meaning at every turn. Obama seems proud of not leaving his fingerprints anywhere.
Perry does seem to a have a presence where Obama appears drained and unconvincing. Am no fan of Perry by the way....
Oct '10
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One reason the Obama team is scared of Rick Perry is that he is an outstanding retail politician. Witness his performance in last year’s primary against Kay Bailey Hutchinson, a very popular Republican backed by Carl Rove and many Texas establishment Republicans. He came from 15 points down and beat her by 20. Contrast his performance with Michele Bachman’s at the event they both attended in Iowa. Perry came early. He went to every table, introduced himself personally to every attendee and listened carefully to their concerns. He stayed for Bachman’s speech and applauded several times. Bachman stayed on her bus until the time of her speech, and handed out autographed t-shirts from the stage afterwards. The first day on the campaign trail he threw three high hard ones at the president: I love American and won’t apologize for her; I want to be a president our military is proud of; and the Fed should not print more money to help get Obama reelected.
Contrast that with the president’s recent bus tour where he was defensive, argumentative, and tone deaf. If I was an Obama operative, I’d be scared too.