Rick Perry: Scariest Main GOP Contender I've Seen

[Wombaticus Rex]

There is absolutely nobody in GOP field right now who is scary. "Scary" meaning "capable of defeating Barack Obama."

[DrVolin]

There is absolutely nobody in GOP field right now who is scary. "Scary" meaning "capable of defeating Barack Obama."

Capable has nothing to do with it.

[IanEye]

There is absolutely nobody in GOP field right now who is scary. "Scary" meaning "capable of defeating Barack Obama."

Capable has nothing to do with it.

well, he's got you there, Wombat...

the choice is up to you - 'cause they come in two classes:
rhine stone shades or cheap sun glasses
oh yeah - oh yeah - oh yeah...

[IanEye]

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"it's Karl Rove's Texas, we just grift from it..."

sometimes he's hitching a ride in a freezer or appears as a mist




he's also been known to introduce himself as a scientist


he could be the retarded son of an old woman




with seven fingers on each hand


all's i know eye reckon is


he will come when he's beckoned for

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"I know that the answer is prayer. And that's where the rain comes from. He's the rainmaker."

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[Iamwhomiam]

Slomo wrote:
Regardless of Rick Perry's candidacy, it is a foregone conclusion that teh gayz will be a pivotal issue in the 2012 election circus, gay marriage being a veritable national crisis.

Unfortunately, I'm sure you're right. But if Newt wants the sooze to keep out of his private life, he should stay out of other peoples, too.

[Allegro]

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Perry Ends Bid for Presidency
By JEFF ZELENY and MICHAEL D. SHEAR, NY Times | January 19, 2012, 9:17 am

11:45 a.m. | Updated NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Gov. Rick Perry of Texas dropped out of the Republican presidential race here on Thursday and announced his endorsement for the candidacy of Newt Gingrich, a man he called a “conservative visionary.”

“I’ve never believed that the cause of conservatism is embodied by one individual,” Mr. Perry said at a news conference here. “Our party and our conservative philosophy transcends any one individual.”

Mr. Perry, who opened his bid for the Republican presidential nomination five months ago here in South Carolina, conceded that “there is no viable path forward for me.” He urged Republicans to support Mr. Gingrich, who he conceded was not a perfect candidate, but was the best conservative alternative in the race.

“Newt is not perfect, but who among us is,” Mr. Perry said. “The fact is, there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption, for it is a central tenet of my Christian faith.”

Mr. Perry reached the decision on Wednesday night, his aides said, and informed Mr. Gingrich of his plans to leave the race. He was planning to fly home to Texas shortly after his announcement.

“I have no question that Newt Gingrich has the heart of a conservative reformer,” Mr. Perry said, adding that the Republican Party cannot squander its opportunity to put forward a “conservative leader who can bring about real change.”

In a brief announcement here, as Mr. Perry was surrounded by his wife and family, he did not acknowledge Mitt Romney by name. But his praise of Mr. Gingrich, along with his repeated calls for Republicans to elect a true conservative, seemed to be a direct shot at Mr. Romney.

It remains an open question what effect his endorsement of Mr. Gingrich will have on the South Carolina primary on Saturday. But with only four Republican candidates remaining in the race, conservatives are urging voters to coalesce around one alternative to Mr. Romney.

Mr. Perry had no immediate plans to campaign alongside Mr. Gingrich over the next two days, aides said. He did not take questions during his brief appearance here in North Charleston and left the stage after kissing his wife, Anita, and thanking his family.

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[82_28]

Adios, JCPenney catalog underwear model. Too bad you're all freaks.

[justdrew]

Rik!

"Hands up... who likes me?"