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Subscribe to RSSRick Perry is still trying to laugh off his “oops” moment – and this time he’s going on air with it.
In a light-hearted ad slated to run in Iowa markets before and after his “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” appearance. (The ad was first reported by Politico and then released to via press release email this afternoon.)
The idea appears to be for the candidate to poke some fun at his "human" self and hammer home his "if you want a slick debater in the White House..." schtick. Shades of the strategy in the immediate aftermath of the gaffe, which included a self-deprecating spin room appearance and a “Top Ten” skit with Letterman.
The ad opens with the CNBC debate moment where he forgets the third agency he would cut.
“Department of Energy,” he says assuredly in the ad (while a guitar strums in the background). “You know we’ve all lost our train of thought before, but not many have done it on national TV. If you want a slick debater, I’m obviously not your guy. But if you want to clean house in Washington with a balanced-budget amendment, a flat tax, and a part-time Congress, I’m your man.
The spot closes out with the candidate joshing: "I'm Rick Perry and ... what's that line again?" before nodding, flashing a smile and closing with the "I'm Rick Perry, and I approve this message" tagline.
*** UPDATE *** In the press release that went out this afternoon, Perry Communications Director Ray Sullivan took this shot at the Perry's rivals:
"While the rest of GOP field is busy handling scandals, inconsistencies and contradictions on important issues, Gov. Perry's appearance on Leno and his special Leno ad show he is confident enough to use the attention from last month's Michigan debate to highlight his status as the true outsider conservative in the Republican field."
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I know I'm a dumb-ass sometimes, but geez- I don't PROUDLY advertize it!
Brain FART would be more appropriate!
Talk about being 'silent but deadly'...
Good Grief!
That's how they do it in Texas! How do you think he and his fellow knucklehead got elected Governor?
This is the best Republican ad since that "I am not a witch" slogan hit the airwaves.
More like you may not know what the Bush Doctrine is (Palin) or what a Neocon is (Cain), but you're not running for the highest office in the land -- to be POTUS and leader of the free world!
Brain farts are not what concern me so much as the outright lack of experience on these candidate's resume and/or failure to meet the minimum requirements for the job based on their dismal interviews. GOP/TP candidates, you're Not Hired!
But I know what you're saying DBO, Gov. John Kasich of Ohio seems proud that he does not read the news. WTF?
The Republicans should stop worrying about the policies of the candidates. They should just focus on picking someone who can beat Pres. Obama. Sorry to say it, but that isn't Gov. Rick Perry.
It been working for Perry in Texas so, why not con yourself into believing it will work with all of America!
This year's Republican Contenders are a true reality show!
They can supplant the Jersey Shore.
I grudgingly have to give Perry some credit here. At least he doesn't deny what he said/did or pull the "out of context" defense or blame the media. While I don't want him near the White House, he seems to be the most stand up guy of the gaggle of turkeys running for the Republican nomination.
But you do advertise it Drive-by. Everyday, when you post here. LOL
Yes you are dbo..... but at least you're consistent.... Don't worry the democrats, not to be outdone, will soon release an Obama ad insisting there really are 57 states!
"57 states"? S'matter, P & J- can't spell 'teleprompter'??
Kind of weakens your putdown, when you have to go almost 4 years in the past to find a gaff to pick on.
Meanwhile back at the ranch we are talking about Perry's stupidity of today.
That was a couple of months ago, not 4 years. Good grief.
Too man Americans suffer from short-term-memory syndrome. That's why we make so many bad decisions. If we can take it -ALL- into account, even old stuff, we're better informed.
Aren't Mitt Romney opponents digging up stuff from like 20 years ago.....
Maybe Herman Cain can use that defense
"Sure I molested her, but it was like 8 years ago, sheesh people, get past it."
Huntingman... it was NOT a couple of months ago, so quit your LYING! At least Obama immediately CORRECTED his little mistake. Of course that doesn't mean anything to the "57 states this, 57 states that.." whiners.
BTW: It could actually be 57 states if you visit some states more than once over the course of time. But you whiney-azz neo-nuts can't figure that out. Whine on!
I'm waitin for the republiturds "Greatest flubs of 2011" dvd to come out soon.
Obama's 57 states gaffe was a little more than 3 years ago, and it's still the only Obama flub the right has. Incidentally, the gaffe wasn't with the number "57" but with the word "state." In the primaries, unlike the general election, there are 57 voting districts. Guam, Puerto Rico, D.C., Virgin Islands, et al.
dbo, I think you are proving Pride and Joys point, lol teleprompter? This isn't an English class.... are grammatical errors only pointed out to those who oppose your views... why avoid addressing the point made.... eh?
American's first? Pride went easy on Obama.... do you want a cumulative list of his gaffes for the entire obama administration? I'd be more than happy to provide a long list if you'd like..........
I just love the weak efforts of liberals desperately avoiding the failures of a weaker President. It would be funny if he were still in Illinois avoiding his old Senate job, but not so funny when shirking his duty for all 50 States... or 57 in his mind.
Again let me know if you want that list A. first!
Rick Perry is the President of the United States; he nukes China, comes on national TV and says “I am human, and we all make mistakes, if you wanted a perfect President, you should have elected a robot from Japan" God help us!!!!
If congress get any more part time they won't even need a home in Washington DC.
I ain't no slick talker, but I can be just as big a cowboy running roughshod over the world as Bush. Proud to be Stupid --does not seem like the best winning plan for America to me.
Woah!
..how does it go.....I'm a leader, not a reader...and certainly not a thinker!
Poor Richard....seeking attention. Ya'll done forgot about me, I'm still here!
left is fuzzy
I just love the weak efforts of liberals desperately avoiding the failures of a weaker President.
Again let me know if you want that list A. first!
Left is fuzzy, you are talking to ther wind, and you know it. Lot of hot air, and you know I know that. I know who you are. Surprise..Surprise. You also know that I could fill up this entire blog with some of your discretions, you have no room to talk about anyones faults. Just dare me to post it, I would love to, you ready for it?
“We’re not going to have the best debater, the most-polished speaker,"
Heck he might not even be able to remember more than one thing at a time, he may need assistance tying his shoes and finding the bathroom in his own home, but I think the American people are tired of things like minimal competence and cognition. People want change and Rick Perry has a pocket full of it..."
Things like minimal competence and cognition would be Perry. In fact, if that were an entry in the dictionary, I would expect to see RP's picture there.
Bill c-645784 I don 't know what dictionary you looked in, but the one I saw had Obamas picture and said he was the inventor of incompetence and in-cognition.
Perry has his faults... but is still light years ahead of Barry! I wish you libbies could focus on what Barry has already done to this great country and could possibly do to it for 4 MORE YEARS.... yikes!
If you were honest and looked back for oh.... say 3 plus years, you would agree we need a change! We need a change desperately! But then, thinking objectively is not what libbies do....
Ya gotta go with the smart guy every time.
I just feel like he's trying so give em' hell Rick!!! Spend some of that money that has been given to you and give your fellow Republican candidates hell ha ha ha ha ha.
Rick Perry IS a brain freeze.
He should go away now.
This flub report doesn't even mention the latest. How he wants all voters 21 and over to support him on election day, November 12th.
Personally, I hope each and every republican shows up to vote.... on November 12th.
Hey Rick -- then entire world knows you're a moron and nobody cares what you say. It's so bad and so childish it's not even funny anymore. Rick -- you give new meaning to the word stupid.
Hmmmmm...... then entire world???????? You even decided to bold your statement. You might want to read your post before making reference that someone else gives new meaning to a word such as stupid. If you read it first, then you might get it right and then the entire world will understand and maybe you won't be a complete bafoon. Regardless of whether Perry is an idiot or not, I think it's hilarious that at least he has the ability to make a joke of it. ALL OF THE CANDIDATES, including the sitting president need to go away. I'm gonna make an effort to vote for the best of the worst. We need a Ronald Reagan again.
Navy, it's buffoon.
Glen, thats another good one. I still like bafoon as well.
thesaurus for bafoon:
idiot fool moron stupid retard cretin ass @!$%# baboon clown dumbass dunce
monkey bafoobafoonery baftard bucketheed buffoon drunkard dumb more...
Time to saddle up and mosey on home-pawdnuh!
and take the pizza man witchya!
Mitt will open up ANWR and other area's and the economy will come back.
usa1998.com
Perry needs to fire every adviser he has. People that want to vote for him are desperately looking for a reason to take him seriously. This ad does not help.
OMG - Mr. Perry, you just wait until Nov 12th - you'll see, we'll get 'em....at least all those 18 - 20 year olds won't be getting in the way
LOL! November 12th...
We don't want a "slick debater," Rick...just someone with an IQ in triple digits. You're right, you're not our guy.
Rick Perry, everyone now knows, is not a slick debater. But is IS a very very slick actor. With the right direction, he acts like he knows what he's doing as Gov of Texas; like he understands how the Federal government reallly works; like he appreciates the Constitution. I could go on and on. Rick Perry. Slick Actor. Where have we seen this travesty before? Dick Nixon? Ronald Reagan? Anyone?....Anyone?
The scary part is he still has a shot at the nomination. He has the money to hang around long enough to watch someone else implode. However, no one does a more entertaining implosion than Rick Perry. Can't count to three. Doesn't know what the legal voting age is or when election day is. Doesn't know what century the American Revolution took place. Live Free or Die speech. It's a new high in low comedy every time you put him in front of a microphone. Maybe he'll cap it off by dropping his note cards, bending over to pick them up, and splitting his pants.
Seriously, who behaves like Ricky Perry in public with the camera's rolling?
a silly immature a** 14 yr old maybe
Perry is mEnTaL
It's been a hoot with theTexas Streaking Turkey realizing he cannot fly on the national scene.
Love to see GOP candidates wasting their money. Hooray!
Here we have the truly clueless. A man who lies about everything he is, does and stands for. A right-wing buffoon almost on the level of 43's buffoonery and total incompetence.
Guess that makes him the perfect 21st century Texas politician.
Perry, Romney, Gingrich, Cain, Bachmann; why not just wrap the concession speech with a ribbon and a bow and send it to Obama today.
You would have to go door to door for a long time to come up with this ship of fools.
The only candidate that is close is Dr. Paul and we know the media isn't going to let that happen.
We really need a "none of the above" that is binding and requires a completely new field of candidates.
My, my, I know the GOPs want small government, but a "part-time" Congress? Did I hear it wrong? Clearly many current congressmen have overstayed their days in Congress, but part-time? Do they realize that running one of the three branches of federal government is not like running a local township. No wonder they've nominated all those clowns. They think they're qualified!
American Fan, with Boehner as speaker, we have a part time Congress now!
And look how well Congress is doing! Four more years of the same (GOP-controlled house), and we'll even make all the 1% (not just Buffett and a few others) openly beg to have their taxes raised 50%, just so to get government moving again.
We already have part time Congress. What we need is part time salary for Congress which in most cases in the private sector also means no benefits. There's a spending cut!
"...in most cases in the private sector also means no benefits...." -- Apparently you're not in management in the private sector. You know that infamous salary ratio of 400 and inreasing - CEOs vs regular guys? I don't just blame Congress salaries. The private sector is no better. They go hand-in-hand.
I have been in management for years in a private sector jobs. For large companies and small companies and believe me if you work part time - you DO NOT get benefits. That is why so many of the companies I have worked for in the past were hiring part time employees instead of full time. But gee after working for over 42 years I could be wrong - worked in
Human Resources.
Can Perry revive his presidential campaign?
Can Perry jump start his brain?
Let's ask God
a male Sara Palin- I can see Cuba from my office- could I have more of those meds pls