Governor Rick Perry gave an outstanding speech today to RLC 2011. He talked about the problems with our country, namely Obama, and the need to get back to our founding principles. He also talked about his record as Governor of Texas, highlighting the Loser Pays legislation to stem frivolous lawsuits and the legislation that requires someone considering an abortion to have an ultrasound first, both of which got joyful applause.

I’m not sure what it is about governors from Texas, but he seems to have everything he needs to win a presidential election. I say this is a must listen:




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David B.
David B.

he sounds like an impression by Will Ferrel of George Bush.

He's a joke.

David Jones Jr.
David Jones Jr.

Are you serious?All you libs do is blame Bush for everything yet have blinders on when it comes to Obama's spending!I'm not a Bush fan,but I'm sure as hell not an Obama fan either.Obama has spent lots more money than Bush in just 2.5 years!These wars are now Obama's.What about his promise to get us out?He lied!Bush's wars furthered our debt,but the economy being bad is firmly the fault of liberals and their hand out programs.You people seem to forget the economy was good until the latter part of Bush's term till the point where dems took over Congress.Name one democrat that fixed our economy?

Persephone
Persephone

Thanks K_Bob.

The next 10 months are going to be one helluva ride, I think.

TxGold
TxGold

Perry would make a great POTUS!

Persephone
Persephone

Here is my 2cents FWIW...

Perry scores high on my DefianceAgainstEvil-O-Meter.

This is good.

We need a good champion against the creeping encroachment of the forces of Evil.

He has a strong, commanding presence.

When Perry speaks...people listen.

He is good-looking and charismatic.

That is what Obama had going for him in 2008.

That's what we're up against in 2012.

A lot of those conservative Palin-hating women out there, who can't give a coherent reason why they hate her, would probably go for Perry.

The Dems fear him...as much if not more than our beloved Sarah Palin.

The O-trolls have been out in full force since he made this speech, slamming Perry with anything that their little pea brains can come up with.

He has the best Record on Job Creation, out of all the declared candidates.

It's not just talk...it is fact.

This will be an important issue next year, as much as it is today.

I think that we are just naturally hardwired to listen up when we hear the clarion call from a strong member of our herd.

If we want to beat Obama, then we need someone like Perry...someone that disenchanted Dems and Indys could vote for.

We are going to need every vote we can get, to cancel out all those dead people who will be voting.

I have read through the comments here, and I would say this to my fellow conservatives who may not like Perry for whatever reasons:

--Tearing down Perry will not make your favored candidate any more attractive.

--He's a showman? Yes. He seems to be. I see that as a plus since that is what we are going up against.

--He's a RINO? Personally, I'm not seeing that. But if he is, then give me some of that sort of RINO.

--He used to be a Dem? So what. A lot of people used to be Dems, but they saw the light.

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

The mere fact that Palin supporters are incapable of admitting when she does or has done(said) anything questionable but all the other candidates can be "criticized" to some small or large degree suggests something about the those that follow Palin...

Campaigning and governing are two different things-perhaps Perry/Palin ticket would give us the Bush years back-is that what you would like? I think you will find Palin more to the center than you want to admit-remember she just told Greta recently on her bus trip that wasn't a campaign tour that she can work across the aisle with people-Reid and Pelosi...her own words...is that what America needs now?

Renee Harmony
Renee Harmony

Please do not be fooled by his elegant speech. Rick Perry's "record" is due to the the conservative voice in TX.

He says one thing but does the opposite. I believe he is more of a progressive than G W Bush.

To learn more visit: http://www.texasturf.org/

Sabers WarDogs
Sabers WarDogs

Then you really was never much of a Palin supporter. Educate yourself

JW
JW

As I said 2 years ago, Gov Rick Perry would make an excellent President.

Many may disagree based on the comments I've read so far. But lets be realistic. There is no perfect candidate - if there is one let me know, because I haven't seen him/her yet.

Saira
Saira

I'm not able to connect to half of these links. Can you update them please or give the originating url?

poljunkie
poljunkie

Totally agree, and Rubio has great conservative principles, that so far he hasn't faltered from. He is also from Florida.

poljunkie
poljunkie

Rubio has a lot of a appeal!

Mark Smith
Mark Smith

PERRY-RUBIO is my ticket. The Democrats would panic. And dump Joe Biden in 90 seconds.

Kymber Roldan-Tyner
Kymber Roldan-Tyner

All I can say is HELL NO! He will not get my vote! I live in Texas and his policies are not good for me or my family. Be forewarned: he is a RINO. He will vote for money and that is all cares about.

poljunkie
poljunkie

Perry would be leaps and bounds better than Obama.

A Perry/Rubio or a Perry/West ticket seems like it could appealing to many.

Then, after 8 years either of those VPs, can run for President.

Isn't nice that I have it all worked out?

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

Maybe he is not so much crazy as you are so used to hearing mainstream Repbulican noise that it is difficult to discern those that hold true to the Constitution!

Barton
Barton

ty cheyrl, glad someone else sees what i do, tired of defending the constitution alone....hopefully what is crazy, gets through to these rino's

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

Maybe he is not so much crazy as you are so used to hearing mainstream Repbulican noise that it is difficult to discern those that hold true to the Constitution!

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

She also resigned from the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission as well-want to make excuses for that too?

Cheryl Fallon
Cheryl Fallon

She also resigned from the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission as well-want to make excuses for that too?

TxGold
TxGold

I saw his speech. Hope he runs!

Steve Mink
Steve Mink

Rick in 2012. He got my vote and my support. Dont care what you all say, no one is perfect, not even Reagen was, he had some skellies in his closet but he was a damn fine POTUS. I dont mind Christie but he is more socially liberal then I care to have as my president. Someone needs to tell Ann Coulter Christie isnt a savior, there are better candidates out there. Also you silly Ron Paul supporters need to get a clue, this country has no chance in hell to ever elect a Libertarian since those view points are even less common then Liberals. And no self respected American would ever vote for some one with his crazy ideas like legalizing drugs, prostitutions, and ZERO govt what so ever. There is a reason we are a nation of laws as the Founders envisioned and we absolutely need limited Govt and not NO govt. Govt has a role albeit a small one, or you would have anarchy.

Kristina Bass Brown
Kristina Bass Brown

I may have to vote for him on looks alone! GoodNESS that man is beautiful!!!

Michaelsr
Michaelsr

scoop, thanks, wanted to see all the speeches but had to work. when will you stream a Progressive stream? the truth has no agenda.

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

No, I know. I was making a general comment about my choice.

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

I don't consider Chris Christie to be a RINO (I know many do, but they're wrong), so he would have been my first choice.

Has gravitas in spades. Would be brilliant against Obama. Fearless. Is turning NJ's economy around, etc. etc.

Alas...

tommy t
tommy t

Oh you don't well her's a couple of facts that may change your mind. WILL NOT SIGN ON TO ABOLISH OBAMA CARE, IS ALL FOR CAP AND TRADE, APPOINTING RADICAL MUSLIMS TO THE NEW JERSEY COURT. Now if that's not a RINO, what the hell is.

tommy t
tommy t

Oh you don't well her's a couple of facts that may change your mind. WILL NOT SIGN ON TO ABOLISH OBAMA CARE, IS ALL FOR CAP AND TRADE, APPOINTING RADICAL MUSLIMS TO THE NEW JERSEY COURT. Now if that's not a RINO, what the hell is.

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

I don't consider Chris Christie to be a RINO (I know many do, but they're wrong), so he would have been my first choice.

Has gravitas in spades. Would be brilliant against Obama. Fearless. Is turning NJ's economy around, etc. etc.

Alas...

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

Rofl, he's not against the 2nd amendment. In fact, he's said he doesn't believe there needs to be any more gun regulation in this country than already exist.

And let's not be racist, ok? Call 'em Muslims please, not "muzzies."

David Jones Jr.
David Jones Jr.

Here's the PC police again.How is saying "muzzie" racist?It's not like the term even has a meaning.Besides,when did Muslim become a race??

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

How about Perry/West?

THAT would be a formidable ticket.

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

How about Perry/West?

THAT would be a formidable ticket.

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

Looks that way; I stand corrected. Still some criticism from Palinistas, but most of it does seem to be coming from the Paulbots.

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

Looks that way; I stand corrected. Still some criticism from Palinistas, but most of it does seem to be coming from the Paulbots.

zytekfan
zytekfan

Rick Perry...okay for Texas, wrong for America.

Funny stuff aside, I think America really does not want another Texas governor as President, at least for now.

Perhaps the best way to put it is Perry is a little too RINO for me to be comfortable supporting him.

Thus far, I'm still supporting Herman Cain and maybe Michelle Bachmann.

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

So who are the Perry-haters, calling him a RINO?

And btw, it doesn't matter if Palin HERSELF has good relationships with other candidates. Palinistas don't care about that. They care about getting HER elected.

Barton
Barton

I will call him a rino all day long.........truth tends to hurt sometimes

I like Palin......first choice is Ron Paul......you need to actually see and hear what he is about before knocking him.......the word libertarian seems to scare the daylights out of republican....not conservatives

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

Ron Paul will NEVER be president. Ever.

Barton
Barton

no kidding, and, if you had paid attention weeks ago, you would know what i said about him(too old to win)............he wont win because of ppl like you, who support MAINSTREAM MEN, not those who are actually GOOD FOR THE NATION(aka the thing EVERYONE AIMS AT, legalized marijuana, also called YOUR CHOICE TO SCREW UP, not the governments choice on what is right and what is wrong)......I wont try to change your mind, but, it is called personal choices that libertarians want YOU to have, not some bureaucratic office making that choice for you

also, incase you missed my post above, if it were up to me on MY DREAM TEAM, it would be DEMINT/RYAN...........hands down in my book.

08hayabusa
08hayabusa

Hey Nick read what I posted below. No Palinista wrote that article. And by the way, please name a verifiable, and not a Lame Stream Media talking point, flaw of Sarah Palin.

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

She quit as governor, and Americans in general don't like quitters?

There's one.

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

Yeah, that poll was a HUGE outlier. Every other poll released has shown very different results. Romney didn't go from 25% to 14%, sorry.

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

But think about it. Less than 1% of Americans will ever watch the movie. It's not going to do much to boost her chances.

08hayabusa
08hayabusa

That's where the movie will help. It will show how a blue collar family was being bankrupted by the Liberals for no other purpose than politics. And by the way, at the time only the Executive Branch could not have the state pay for legal defense. So the Palin's were on their own. And I doubt even if the state would have paid their legal fees that the Palin's would have let that go on. Their not wired that way. As Sarah said, "If I die politically, I die. But I will not sit down and I will not shut up."

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

Again, it LOOKS bad that she quit. That's my point. It looks like she didn't want to stay and fight. Americans don't like that.

08hayabusa
08hayabusa

You can believe what you want, but 27 frivolous lawsuits costing the state 2 million and her personally a half million is pretty forcible wouldn't you say? And there was going to be no end to the incoming lawsuits. So she up the anti and did what they least expected. She in effect said I'm not above quitting to stop you so that the state can get back to the business of governing. And that is what she did. She removed the distraction that was paralyzing her administration, herself.

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

"Forced."

Nobody forced her to do anything. She CHOSE to resign. If she couldn't handle the pressure as governor, how would she handle it as POTUS?

Bottom line is that Americans don't like quitters. So it's a flaw for her. All I'm saying.

Nick Jacob
Nick Jacob

"Forced."

Nobody forced her to do anything. She CHOSE to resign. If she couldn't handle the pressure as governor, how would she handle it as POTUS?

Bottom line is that Americans don't like quitters. So it's a flaw for her. All I'm saying.

08hayabusa
08hayabusa

Now you know why she was forced to resign, so let's not be coy. And fortunately Steve Bannon's movie The Undefeated will set the record straight for the rest of America.