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Subscribe to RSSBACHMANN: “Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) has missed nearly 40 percent of votes in the House since she formally launched her presidential campaign,” The Hill writes. “Bachmann’s absentee rate, which is significantly higher than the two other House members running for president, could be used by her GOP opponents on the campaign trail.” (But neither of those House members – Ron Paul and Thaddeus McCotter are considered front runners. Bachmann has been spending a lot of time in Iowa campaigning, and it’s par for the course for presidential candidates to miss a higher number of votes than when they’re not running.)
GINGRICH: Regrets, he had a few… “Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that he regrets making a commercial with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on the need to address climate change,” The Hill writes. He even claims it was “misconstrued.” "I was trying to make a point that we shouldn't be afraid to have a debate with the left, even on the environment," Gingrich said on WGIR radio of the 30-second television commercial. "Obviously it was misconstrued, and it's probably one of those things I wouldn't do again." Uh, in the ad Gingrich said that the "country must take action to address climate change." And in January he “mean exactly what [he] said in that commercial.” OK…
He also claims President Obama is trying to “blackmail the whole country.”
PALIN: Who didn’t see this coming? Palin’s movie tanked in the second week, per Reuters (via GOP12): “Despite increasing its play dates by 40%, ticket sales were down 63% compared with last weekend's take. And in a sign that the distributor, Arc Entertainment, doesn't think it's likely to rebound, the film will be available on pay-per-view, September 1.”
PERRY: Politico's Martin looks at the likely campaign-in-waiting. “As it increasingly appears likely the Texas governor will launch a White House bid, Perry’s ramp-up has become eerily reminiscent of the front porch strategy then-Gov. George W. Bush employed in 1999 at the governor’s mansion ahead of his own presidential run – but at an accelerated pace. This week alone, Perry is meeting in the Texas capital with a group of elected officials from Arkansas, then with another later in the week from Tennessee and Georgia. He’s also hosting a group of national donors. Next week, he’s set to sit down with a different set of bundlers. ‘So many people want to do these, we’ve had to add additional dates,’ said Dave Carney, Perry’s top strategist.
“Texas Gov. Rick Perry has the potential to shake up the Republican presidential contest and would enter the race as a probable national frontrunner. But just two years ago, Perry couldn't even count on the Lone Star State to grant him another term as governor,” Roll Call writes, adding, “The governor sowed the seeds of his eventual rise beginning in 2005, Texas Republicans say, when he was viewed as acting decisively to help the Gulf Coast recover from Hurricane Katrina. In 2008, as he managed the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, which blew through Houston and greater southeast Texas, Perry's leadership stood in stark contrast to what many Texans had witnessed in Louisiana, GOP operatives say. But it is President Barack Obama, the man Perry would face in the 2012 general election should he win the Republican nod — and the subsequent rise of the tea party — who is credited more than anything else with shaping the governor's recent political stardom.”
In addition to his comments that he’s OK with New York passing a gay-marriage law, GOP 12 digs up a quote from Perry on the Daily Show in November 2010, when he said, "[If] you want to go somewhere where you can smoke medicinal weed, then you ought to be able to do that." (The Perry scrutiny is picking up…)
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Perry is just the latest Republican curiosity. Romney is still the best they have to offer. How sad is that?
It is sad, but it's still early yet. I'm actually questioning the sanity of anyone wanting the job. Given the amount of economic problems we face, who in their right mind would want to tackle such responsibility for such little pay. Who could make a difference? The only difference I see since 2008 is, we are deeper in debt and one day closer to death.
The republicans may be running a little scared of the office... I know I'm a little scared of Romney.
When you add in the pay and benefits, for life, it adds up especially when you can consider the payments to make speeches, etc.
However, I would like to see a series of laws enacted, at State Levels, and at the Federal Level, to force anyone running for office, to return all unspent campaign donations back at both levels, as appropriate to either the State Revenue, or to the IRS. This law would have prevented the Lt. Gov. Ard, SC from doing his little nastiness. How many Ards are there at State and Federal Levels?
He makes me nervous, wearing his religion on his sleeve. Why do so many politicians do that?
Also, he as beady eyes.
Its easy! But most of all, it will show that these so-called Christians, are not really Christians because under their veiled cloak is their idol called Greed. They ignore the writings of Luke, Matthew, and others named in the Bible which they tort as part of their disguises.
He is from Texas enough said!! Palin's movie is a waste!
Sorry, if I'm voting for anyone from Texas it'll be Ron Paul to bring our troops home and get our fiscal house in order. This spending is absurd. We need real cuts.
Where do they come up with these "weirdo's" They come off as totally insane ! This guy is a Romney light ..and whats up with the 1970s " porn star haircut " ?
So another Texan in the white house? Why? Because the last one, W, was so good for our country? NOT! Perry and Romney. They even look alike.
Perry is the latest proof of how the GOP field is parched and barren. Republicans realize that all their options are flawed, and some are off the charts crazy.
Once Perry announces, they'll look again for Chris Christie. Once Christie clarifies his status, they'll move to Jeb Bush. Once Bush convinces everyone he won't run, they'll look for someone else...someone new, fresh and exciting.
Wait...wait...who's that I see in the distance? Could it be...yes....IT IS. Sarah Palin!
No wonder they don't like their choices.
Would love to see a "published" list of donors for all that are running, or thinking of running, for President. Just might make some interesting reading, plus it will give an insight into who is behind the door.
Want a coup? You only have to vote incorrectly. For starters, try Harlem Crow of Texas. His first hobby: Dictators and Tyrants. His second hobby as Trustee within the American Enterprise Institute -- the "Think Tank" of Presidents.
Perry has demonstrated common sense to adding jobs and easing the economic disaster that Obama worsened after Bush. Please don't let me hear anyone complaining about another Gov. from Texas. That sounds as dumb as not another black after Obama.
Texas has a governor who murdered a man in the name of Texas who was innocent! This man has tried to distance himself from the radical extreme religious people attending his call to prayer. He is trying to rally the religious base to vote Republican and heavily courting the "White Right"! This man has presided over the largest budget deficit in fifty years! He should be the first to be scheduled for a Rectal Encehpaloectomy so that he can see the real world!
Agree with Rudy and have lived in Tx for 45 years, Tx leads nation in uninsured, if you are poor and have 2 kids, making more than about a hundred a week disqualifies the kids for Medicaid, one of Perry' s tricks for balancing budget was to deny payment of some Education money for a few days so it would show up in next years budget, say that number of kids attending public school would not go up so Tx would not have to budget more money to local school districts, His touted job creation in Tx consists mainly of low paying jobs, He also has the GWB swagger and is guilty of cronyism. Even many Repubs in Tx cannot stand his cronyism and the odor of corruption that brings up. His Tx miracle is a hollow facade that is paper thin. Remember, he balanced last years state budget with Fed stimulus money while heavily criticizing the program. Also he is busy some of his campaign contributors trying to sell Tx highways to some foreign companies who will start charging tolls. In short, he has too much poop to cover up to be elected Prez or VP. If you think I lie or exaggerate, look him up on Web.
PS Did I mention he lives in a state provided fen thousand dollar a month rented mansion. That is another interesting story.
End the Fed. End the Wars.Take 20 minutes and educate yourself. Ron Paul 2012