webfact Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Rick Perry goes at it again, launches 2016 bidBy WILL WEISSERTADDISON, Texas (AP) — Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry opened his second bid for the Republican presidential nomination Thursday, pledging to "end an era of failed leadership" and hoping this campaign will go better than his last one.The longest-serving governor in Texas history when he left office in January, Perry made his announcement inside a steamy hangar at an airfield outside Dallas, in the company of fellow veterans and a hulking cargo plane like the one he flew for the Air Force.Perry vowed to help the country rise above its slow economic recovery. During Perry's last seven years in office, Texas created 1.5 million new jobs."I have been tested," Perry said. "I have led the most successful state in America."In a nod to the tea party, he said: "Our rights come from God, not from government."This time, Perry is a decided underdog who has been visiting early voting states for months, hoping to convince voters he deserves another chance.In 2012, he announced late, surged in the polls but wilted amid a series of gaffes. He's still trying to live down the "oops" he sheepishly uttered in a brain-freeze moment during a debate in the 2012 race when he forgot one of the federal agencies he'd vowed to close as president.Perry was a ferocious fundraiser before, but his coffers could be hurt this time by two felony indictments he's facing in Austin.A grand jury indicted him on abuse of power and coercion after he publicly threatened — then carried out — a veto of state funding for public corruption prosecutors. That followed the Democratic head of the unit rebuffing Perry's calls to resign after her arrest for drunken driving.Perry says the case against him is purely political, but he's been unable to get it dismissed on constitutional grounds — and may eventually have to pause campaigning to appear in court.In his speech, Perry savaged the Obama administration for Iraq's decline after U.S. combat troops left, for what he sees as a flawed nuclear deal being negotiated with Iran and for an insecure border with Mexico."A lot of candidates will say the right things," Perry said. "We need a president who has done the right things."According to Perry: "We're at the end of an era of failed leadership."Texas' white-hot job growth was fueled by an oil-and-gas boom, but Perry said his keeping taxes low, restricting regulation and curbing civil litigation awards helped. Perry also distributed millions in state funds, hoping to lure top job creators to Texas — sometimes with few new jobs to show for it.Perry is playing up his military experience in a GOP field that has few veterans. His announcement featured many well-known veterans, including Marcus Luttrell, a longtime Perry friend and the only survivor of a four-man team attacked in Afghanistan. Luttrell's story was featured in the 2013 film "Lone Survivor."Perry's launch was somewhat overshadowed Thursday by confirmation that top-tier prospect Jeb Bush also will run, bringing the Republican presidential field to 11.One rival, fellow Texan Ted Cruz, welcomed Perry to the race as "a friend and patriot."Perry, though, indirectly swiped at senators such as Cruz and Marco Rubio of Florida, as well as others in the race with little or no executive experience. "Leadership is not a speech on the Senate floor," he said.From Texas, Perry soon plans to head back to Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina — early voting states where he has already been active.He's hoping the on-the-ground politicking proves more sustainable this time than the early sizzle last time."He's kind of been freed up to be Rick Perry again," said Brendan Steinhauser, a Texas political consultant and veteran of tea party-backed FreedomWorks. "That's going to give him a lot of freedom to do what he does best, which is talk to voters one on one, shake hands.Perry, he said, "shouldn't feel the need to start out trying to be larger than life." -- (c) Associated Press 2015-06-05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 IMO, he does not stand a chance. I was never a fan, but he really blew it last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Maybe he could ask Ross Perot for advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebyrd Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 It all smacks of Casablanca - 'Round up the usual suspects'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdanielmcev Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Glad to see him running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinot Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 If Rick Perry is the answer, how stupid is the question? Is Rick's IQ is above 75? He'll make an impressive candidate...well, impressive Republican Presidential nominee, the bar can be stepped over by a toddler at this point. Wow! How much more can the Clown Car hold? And who is the trunk monkey? That's probably for Carly. They don't like women up front. Men, men, men, men... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuibeachcomber Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) A fool and his money Edited June 5, 2015 by samuibeachcomber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangFerang Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 "Our rights come from God, not from government." Um, no, our rights come from the Constitution, you dolt, not some imaginary bearded white guy looking down from the sky, nor from the Oort cloud outside the solar systwem, nor from the nearest galaxy, Andromeda, nor from the Quasar (ULAS J1120+0641). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidee Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 nwo said: first black, than first woman and then first gay or muslim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 "Our rights come from God, not from government." Um, no, our rights come from the Constitution, you dolt, not some imaginary bearded white guy looking down from the sky, nor from the Oort cloud outside the solar systwem, nor from the nearest galaxy, Andromeda, nor from the Quasar (ULAS J1120+0641). Sorry, God is a woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neurath Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 "Our rights come from God, not from government" The second part of the statement I'd be inclined to agree with. But the first displays his idiocy. Quite clearly Rick is a religious fundamentalist having far too much in common with the Iranian Theocrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Reminds me of an ageing athlete who does not know when to quit. He had his chance, dropped the ball regularly and showed he is really not the right guy. Although he is great for the late night comedians. He will not be a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 A personal attack on another member has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devaram Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I think what he is trying to say is that when God tells him to do something the government has no right to interfere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtsabai Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Oh did the clown car get a great addition, for SNL...lol. Rick Perry, aka gov. hair and the coyote killer is a dominionist and should be certified insane. Oh, wait that is the qualification for a Republican candidate. He doesn't believe that Social Security or Medicare is legal along with most other federal laws. He believes the entry of Texas into the US as a state from a republic gave Texas the right to secede at any time. While it doesn't, many sane people outside Texas wish it did. His successor as governor, Abbott is perhaps even worse, so there is hope for the next Republican ticket. Oh, and he remains under indictment in Texas. http://crooksandliars.com/2015/06/be-still-my-heart-rick-perry-leaps-clown?utm_source=Crooks+and+Liars+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=d95e55facd-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d4904be7bc-d95e55facd-327017065 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Publicus Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) Perry said he has three reasons to run for prez but he could only remember two of 'em, that he'd get back to us later after going back on his meds. He's still walking back his statement while governor that Texas has the right to secede if it wants to. I dunno but it sounds like it's getting time to burn the South again and this time to start in Texas. Union Civil War General William T. Sherman whose 60 mile-wide March through Georgia included burning Atlanta to the ground. Edited June 5, 2015 by Publicus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 One cent to Perry's campaign is a wasted cent. Still, all the others could make even worse gaffs than him- who knows for sure. Watched him on tv . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtsabai Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 A bit more about Gov. good hair. That nick name thanks to the late, great Molly Ivans. https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2015/06/04/representative-seth-moulton-ordeal-veterans-administration-health-system-spurs-his-first-legislation/O30mN70YGgeKNEhL9BMeXI/story.html https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2015/06/04/representative-seth-moulton-ordeal-veterans-administration-health-system-spurs-his-first-legislation/O30mN70YGgeKNEhL9BMeXI/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtsabai Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Big oops there and for what ever reason I can't edit. My apologies. http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/06/rick-perry-climate-change-skeptic-oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtsabai Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2015/06/04/3665988/9-completely-bonkers-things-newest-gop-presidental-candidate-believes-constitution/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tptop3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 What is the self interest of the candidates that know they have no chance? I understand Sanders ... he has issues he wants discussed. But Perry and so many others on the rep side are just plain redundant. Sent from my Lenovo S820_ROW using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Perry thinks he can win. His record with the economy in Texas is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) Perry thinks he can win. His record with the economy in Texas is excellent. So he's insane as well?Seriously he's going to lose. What does he gain by running? Sent from my Lenovo S820_ROW using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Edited June 5, 2015 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Perry thinks he can win. His record with the economy in Texas is excellent. So he's insane as well?Seriously he's going to lose. What does he gain by running? Speaking of insane candidacies ... at this rate even the Donald might run. Sent from my Lenovo S820_ROW using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Sent from my Lenovo S820_ROW using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 A fair number of people that no one thought could win, ended up as president, including Obama. Rick Perry has great record governing a huge state. I don't think he will win, but I'm no soothsayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asiantravel Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 As an outside observer to all of this, what strikes me the most is why do Americans make such a big thing of Rick Perry being unable to remember something during the last campaign (which was only one incident) and yet they seem to attach no importance to the myriad of incidents where Hillary Clinton can’t seem to remember things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdanielmcev Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Looks like some posters here haven't got out of elementary school, yet. Insults only. I'll take Rick Perry's record over Clinton's any day. Try talking about the subject, if you can. I'd like someone with a resume for leading, not who the liberal mainstream media tells me who I should vote for. Rarely here do I see anyone (libs) talk about issues. But, then, saying 'I want the government to take care of everything,' gets old. Doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 As an outside observer to all of this, what strikes me the most is why do Americans make such a big thing of Rick Perry being unable to remember something during the last campaign (which was only one incident) and yet they seem to attach no importance to the myriad of incidents where Hillary Clinton can’t seem to remember things?Projecting competence matters.Sent from my Lenovo S820_ROW using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asiantravel Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 As an outside observer to all of this, what strikes me the most is why do Americans make such a big thing of Rick Perry being unable to remember something during the last campaign (which was only one incident) and yet they seem to attach no importance to the myriad of incidents where Hillary Clinton can’t seem to remember things?Projecting competence matters.Sent from my Lenovo S820_ROW using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app If she so competent why does she keep escaping from the media or refusing to give interviews since the day she announced her candidacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) As an outside observer to all of this, what strikes me the most is why do Americans make such a big thing of Rick Perry being unable to remember something during the last campaign (which was only one incident) and yet they seem to attach no importance to the myriad of incidents where Hillary Clinton can’t seem to remember things?Projecting competence matters.Sent from my Lenovo S820_ROW using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app If she so competent why does she keep escaping from the media or refusing to give interviews since the day she announced her candidacy? What does "competence" have to do with it? She is not up against a Republican candidate yet, so why bother getting involved? Leave the front pages to the clown car until they pick the head clown. As for Perry, should be amusing if he has to go in front of a jury in the middle of his campaign. Edited June 5, 2015 by Chicog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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