He's waiting for a divine call to tell him to end the campaign. The man can't make a move without divine guidance.

why not exit with some dignity?

I thought he was going to exit after Iowa (or was it NH), didn't he say he was going back to Texas to reassess? Then, the next day, he is off to South Carolina...

Recently Huckabee made a comment that Team McCain asked him to stay in during the last election to split the evangelical vote. McCain denied it. I'm wondering if this may be a similar situation.

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I'm wondering if this may be a similar situation.

Bingo!

This whole thing stinks worse then a skunk on steroids!

So nisl - how do you, a resident of the great state of Texas, feel about the LA Times flat out calling Perry a Hillbilly today?

Now of course I biased, but Perry has done a great job running Texas for a long time. No where near as good as Brown has run Cali, but to call the guy a Hillbilly would seem to be just a tad over the top.

Or do liberals get a pass when calling republicans names?

Perry is going to be Mitt's Secretary of State on the basis of his foreign policy expertise.

Nisl,

It was Iowa, after taking a "Run" and a meeting with his "Advisors" he decided to stay in and all of a sudden he came up with a bunch of cash. This is directly the strategy of keeping as many in as possibile to thwart Dr Paul, but, it's working to Dr Paul's benefit, trust me the establishment is beginning to see the numbers and realize they are hurting their "Chosen One" way more than they are helping.

Perry is going to be Mitt's Secretary of State on the basis of his foreign policy expertise.

And here I thought Hermie Cain had that locked up! lol

Herman Caine is to be SecDef

Gov. Perry: I implore you - please return to Texas. We have a boiling vat of tar and a dump-truck full of feathers waiting for you. We even fashioned a log to run you out on from a pecan tree. Sculpted a tiny mockingbird into the base of it and everything!

2 Comments just posted on Huffington Post:

President Obama:

Born in Hawaii to a mixed race family;
Raised by a single parent;
Saw and lived in a foreign culture for a few years;
Returned to Hawaii while his mother studied and completed a course in anthropolo­­gy;
His family was so poor, they lived on food stamps.
Studied at 2 Universiti­­es.
Majored in constituti­­onal law;
Was the top of his class on graduation­­;
Turned down million dollar job offers to work with the poor disposed and disenfranc­­hised
Became a constituti­­onal Professor;
State senator,
Senator,
Has just paid off his first house;
Has a net worth of 5.6 million dollars;
Is the first president to pay for renovating the living quarters in the White House out of his own pocket and returned the amount allotted for this to every president, back to the treasury
Tries to govern from the middle, much to the chagrin of the left base;
Adopted Republican ideas when he saw value in them only to have the Republican­­s obstruct even their own ideas
Gone from poverty to President

And Republican­'s thinks Obama's out of touch?

THIS IS HOW A SENSIBLE HONEST WOMAN DESCRIBES OUR PRESIDENT.­­....

Chancellor Merkel of Germany described Obama as the most "inconspic­­uous world leader I have ever met. He carries none of the pomp or prestige of the office and instead treats it as the most important job in the world, not for himself but for the citizens he serves and represents­­."

***********

At a time when our men and women in uniform are putting their lives on the line for America, and paying taxes, we need to know if Mitt Romney is making a fair contributi­on to America, our troops, and our veterans,” said Jon Soltz, Iraq War Veteran, and Chairman of VoteVets.o­rg. “We need to know if, as a multi-mill­ionaire, he is paying his fair share to provide for our troops in the field, and their care when they come home. It would be extremely disconcert­ing to have someone running to be Commander in Chief who is paying a lower tax rate than the majority of our troops and military retirees.”

In comparison­, while he’s been President, President Obama paid 31.3 percent, 31.9 percent and 25.3 percent in taxes in 2008, 2009, and 2010, respective­ly.

“These are questions that have to be answered. It isn’t an outrageous request for military members and veterans to make – to ask someone running for President if he or she is paying his fair share to help troops and veterans, or if he or she is paying as little as possible, leading to talk about budget cuts that would hurt troops and veterans,” Soltz concluded.

Founded in 2006, and backed by over 100,000 members, the mission of VoteVets.o­rg is to use public issue campaigns and direct outreach to lawmakers to ensure that troops abroad have what they need to complete their missions, and receive the care they deserve when they get home. VoteVets.o­rg also recognizes veterans as a vital part of the fabric of our country and will work to protect veterans' interests in their day-to-day lives. VoteVets.o­rg is committed to the destructio­n of terror networks around the world - with force when necessary - to protect America. While non-partis­an, the group is the largest progressiv­e organizati­on of veterans in America.

Looks like both Perry and Paul are going to stick this thing out until the convention. Which is excellent news for the Obama camp. Let these clowns destroy each other for another 4 more months. Party first? No, these clowns are putting the old number 1 first, forget party or country.

SPANKY

Cowboy Ricky elected to adopt the persona of the "good ol boy" when he entered the race. His exaggerated drawl which native Texans usually lose in college, his choice of "cowboy" suits and Brokeback Mountain coats and his reliance on Texas as a national model set him up to be perceived as an ignorant hillbilly.

I'm still trying to figure out what the @!$%# he thinks Texas is about. His interpretation and presentation is pretty goddamned far from the reality.

Perry had courted that community assiduously.

That's ole Perry - as tenacious as a Terry!! No matter how many times you shoo him away, he comes back begging for more. S&M traits if you ask me.

Romney has been refusing to release his tax returns, finally conceding to releasing his 2011 return after he files it in April. However, only releasing his 2011 returns would give Romney the opportunity to keep under wraps some of the financial engineering he may have done to avoid taxes before the last calendar year. As Reuters noted, those returns “could shed light on how Romney and Bain use offshore strategies to avoid taxes.” In fact, ABC News reported today that Romney has millions of dollars parked in several Bain funds that are set up in tax shelters in order to help their investors avoid U.S. taxes:

Per Daily Kos:

... in December 2010, according to Boehner’s financial disclosure forms, he invested $10,000 to $50,000 each in seven firms that had a stake in Canada’s oil sands, the region that produces the oil the pipeline would transport.

And now the story is breaking out all over the place about Romney having his money in offshore accounts.

Something is terribly wrong with these politicians. Terribly wrong.

I truly hope America wakes up. These people don't care about this country or its citizens. They only care about what's in their pocket.

There is zero reason to vote for a Republican if you are a hard working American who is just trying to pay a mortgage/rent and take care of your children. If all you want is a decent chance to make it, please THINK.

For those who don't feel the need to own a boat, or travel first class or on a private jet- please, do not vote for a Republican. You will NEVER make it with them in power. NEVER.

You aren't on their radar. The GOP left you a long long time ago.

Think Progress:

Romney has been refusing to release his tax returns, finally conceding to releasing his 2011 return after he files it in April. However, only releasing his 2011 returns would give Romney the opportunity to keep under wraps some of the financial engineering he may have done to avoid taxes before the last calendar year. As Reuters noted, those returns “could shed light on how Romney and Bain use offshore strategies to avoid taxes.” In fact, ABC News reported today that Romney has millions of dollars parked in several Bain funds that are set up in tax shelters in order to help their investors avoid U.S. taxes-

And now the story is breaking out all over the place about Romney having his money in offshore accounts.

I just saw that Pat, on the Rev. Al Show!

Looks like Willard has some splaining to do!

Who ever said, timing isn't everything?

I DEMAND to see his tax returns for the last 10 years before he has the opporunity to cook his books!

Feisty, so glad Rev. Al reported it. I don't think it's a surprise really, but the way Romney speaks about President Obama who Romney tries to portray as more or less not caring about America, I just wonder how he gets away with it? Mitt is sleaze with a capital "S".

He hasn't the slightest idea of what it's like for struggling families. He's in the smoke filled board rooms being fed talking points, which explains why he has to backtrack so often. He doesn't know how to connect with anybody; he has no instincts for we the people.

Did you see the near empty room this morning (or was it yesterday morning?) during his campaign event? It was supposed to be some sort of "Victory" campaign event and less than 100 people showed up. The Romney campaign had to take down the ladders so that the media couldn't pan the room with an overhead shot.

It would have been mightily embarrassing.

Feisty, so glad Rev. Al reported it.

Me too!

This information needs to go viral before we annoint Willard!

Did you see the near empty room this morning (or was it yesterday morning?) during his campaign event?

Sure did! lol

I also saw some ditzy bitch in SC praising Newt's treatment of Juan Williams - if she's so proud of Newt, I wonder why they didn't show her face?

I also saw some ditzy bitch in SC praising Newt's treatment of Juan Williams - if she's so proud of Newt, I wonder why they didn't show her face?

I read something about that today and couldn't believe it.

Well, this is what happens in the GOP primaries. The hateful bigoted nut cases come out in full force and Newt knows exactly how to pander to them.

Food stamp President.

Just what the haters love to hear. It's music to their ears, because as we all know - only the white haters work hard. It's what they've been told since the days of Reagan. And they actually believe it. Still.

Divisiveness is so easy in America. Even the media buys this crap most of the time. And as we all know, it isn't President Obama who is spreading divisiness. It's the media who is.

Lean Forward? LoL.

I read something about that today and couldn't believe it.

The scariest part about all of this is - the GNOP feels so emboldened they don't even bother to put on the white sheets anymore...

They WALK amongst US!

Oy VEY!

Oy Vey!!

there is a lot of scary things out and about today,,,, Just saw this...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrAexgCHz9A&feature=related

Obviously, A candidate, whose message resonates so well with the American People that one of the opposition strongest personages recognizes it, is "Unelectable" to the establishment GOP

Ouuuhhhh... RedDev.... how telling.. S&M traits, eh? I'm sitting here wondering how much involvement you have with S&M now.... since you brought it up. How dark are you anyway? Hmmmmm?

Pat said: Well, this is what happens in the GOP primaries. The hateful bigoted nut cases come out in full force and Newt knows exactly how to pander to them.

Unlike democrat primaries where candidates get shot and killed? Ut Oh... that one hit under the belt, eh?

Pat - Newts retort to williams was on point. Other comments by him (newt) not so much.

Yup, that 'woman' in SC talking to Newt......"glad you put Juan Williams in his place"!....What 'place' would that be?

I'm not sure what that equates to other than something racist/bigoted, otherwise what does it mean? Afterall, this is SC, Confederate flag flying SC......

Newt initially grimmaced...but oh well.....he's gotta play to the lowest to get their vote.

This is really sad.

Rick is trailing, in Texas, behind Romney and Gingrich! Rick better pray harder! The poll was taken by Public Policy

http://blog.chron.com/rickperry/2012/01/perry-plummets-in-texas-poll-now-trails-romney-gingrich/

Ouch! Behind in his home state. When is he due up for re election in Texas? Or does Texas have term limits?

It would appear they have no term limits, and no limit for patience with really, really stupid governors.

Perry is toast, has been since the gaffes heading into the Iowa Caucus's.

He needs to put fresh batteries in his propeller beanie and fly home to finish up his business in Texas, before his last term as Governor is over...

phine, there are no term limits in Ricks Texas......and unfortunately Wayne, you are correct.

Editorials in local print suggest that Perry should just stop embarrassing himself while simultaneously making Texas/Texans look really bad, if not ignorant.

He was re-elected in 2010, he's still got 2 more years.....God help us!

Believe me, I am not now, nor have I ever been a Perry/Republican supporter!...so it's not my fault. lol

So, being hypothetical here, what are his chances, after getting out of GOP race for president, of being reelected governor of Texas?

Like Chilled said, he's got two more years.

That being said he's done a LOT of damage to his rep. It's going to be an uphill battle to re-establish any credibility in Texas.

He's gone way to far over the line with about half his supporters in Texas..

Most of the editorials are yelling for him to come home and fix himself...

One can only hope that Texans of every political stripe are paying attention. Some probably voted blindly.

Bill White (D) ran against him in 2010.....got close. Rick refused to debate him, and here we are. After this debacle, perhaps he has no chance!

Thanks for the info. Gov. Perry made for interesting dinner conversation tonight and I was wondering about that.

You talk politics over dinner? Now that's hardcore.

Well, not usually, thetotas. But I was desperate to find a topic that would take the hubby's mind off his "honey-do" list. (He had already hung curtains for me as soon as he walked in from work). LOL

Yea, that would work at my house, but my list somehow went missing. Maybe the dog.

Why, totas, you little devil you!!! (That's why I have cats, hubby can't use that excuse!) LOL

why is rick the prick hanging on? Well, it's SIMPLE - the @!$%#ing IDIOT doesn't know it's OVER

dangerfield,

Had an interesting conversation with the hubby over dinner. Now, mind you, he is NO political junkie. He pays attention when the field is set and is register as a NPA. But he commented on the fact that first Perry wanted to secede from the union, and now comments that SC is at WAR with the government. He feels that Perry is a latent Confederate and wants to pick up where Lee and Davis failed.

Maybe it's that multiple personality disorder going around, is it catching? ;-0)

I certainly hope not! One personality (with all its quirks) is enough. Although after many years of marriage, I have noticed some shared traits between the hubby and I. Eek! That's scary!

As I've said before, there is an ill wind in West Texas......

First, Dubya from Midland (Connecticut)......now, Rick from Paint Creek....

I find that with my SO also we have a lot of tendencies that are similar, maybe it just that we have grown on each other over the years....

They're never as bad or as good as you think. Perry's RHETORIC and his ACTIONS are not one and the same. We live in a political environment where politicians (and their speechwriters) have learned that the loudest and/or the most incendiary sound bite is the one that will get airplay, so everything is "held hostage" everyone who disagrees with you is "at war" etc.

Perry is probably a decent, compassionate man, remember that he was maligned over (and immediately shut his piehole about) his tuition assistance program for the children of illegals, protecting women (and men) from the threat of HPV, and was alone in stating that we did not need ginormous fence to secure our border. I don't live in his state, so as he exits the national stage, let's hope the experience makes him a better Governor for the people of Texas.

They did sign Yu Darvish today, so it was a great day for Texas!

dangerfield,

I hope for the sake of Texans you are correct. They must like something about him, they do reelect him.

As for Yu Darvish, I hope he does well for the Rangers. Seems some of these pitchers are great stars in Japan, but never seem to do as well here. But, spring season is just around the corner.

Word has it that ABC is sitting on a very damaging interview with Newt's ex-wife. Network executives are embroiled in an ethics debate on whether to air it before the SC primary.

BOMBSHELL!!!!!!

Darvish is around 6'7", a real Moose. er,I mean Elk?...

All I know is the Mariners have a long way to go before they catch up....

Good Luck Texas...

Rob in ma-3189632

Word has it that ABC is sitting on a very damaging interview with Newt's ex-wife

Do you really think they won't air it?

You are too smart for that.

Rob-Bombshell? Sounds like Mitt Central lol

The article in Esquire was as damaging as anything could be...What MORE could his ex say? Read it yourself, as I guess you haven't. Could be wrong, but It sounds like big news from 2010...

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Back in the 1990s, she told a reporter she could end her husband's career with a single interview. She held her tongue all through the affair and the divorce and even through the annulment Gingrich requested from the Catholic Church two years later, trying to erase their shared past.

Read more: http://www.esquire.com/features/newt-gingrich-0910#ixzz1jrK9Bw2J

http://www.esquire.com/features/newt-gingrich-0910

ABC is saying they won't air the interview until Monday!

Breaking news!

This is a two hour on camera interview. The esquire piece? Yeah, I've read it.

With any luck Raaab - ABC will go forward with their discovery of Willard's tax returns!

Along with Willard's propensity for off shore accounts! lol

Mitt is like Teflon baby!

No worries.

Mitt is totally synthetic?

I mean, I agree he does make even the President seem loose and unscripted....

dangerfield,

Romney does get that cute little flush when he gets testy. (That was mean, I know, but sometimes the devil just has to come out)

Rob

TWO HOURS? That's a hoot! Even if it was serial "Dead girl or live boy" it wouldn't hold anyone's interest for two hours...another indication that it's all sizzle and no steak...

Phine

You might get to see a little of that "charm" at tomorrow night's debate...

Interview may air tomorrow night on nightline

Yeah, Newt has been there and done that and they fined him 300,000 dollars and kicked him out of the house.

It seems that the republicans are not so much looking for someone to run the government but someone who can call President Obama names because he doesn't let the people in his own country starve. More white people than blacks on food stamps but Newt only denigrates the blacks for it.

Bush and the republicans drove our country into the ditch and caused millions to lose their jobs and now the republicans want to make President Obama out to be the bad guy because he didn't just let them starve like the republicans wanted, right Newt?

People who care for others and believe doing what is right for the people are wasting their votes if they vote for a republican for anything because the republicans only care for the 1%. Romney's tax plan raises your taxes to pay for another tax cut for himself.

It seems like Romney wants to lead our country just so he can make sure he gets more tax cuts and that the poor pay for them. Everything for Romney no matter who has to suffer and pay for them, just like his history at Bain.

You republicans can sure pick them.

HEY, the Neo-Cons picked him, we conservatives are fighting against him....

Americans First - Do tell, what has Obama done for you personally. Post the list.

Brianb, he got my family member out of Iraq and Afghanistan. He is well taken care of by the VA now.

I hope the GOP NEVER again reaches the White House. And here's hoping they lose the House. They are stupid stupid people. Right down the line. It's just a pity the media continues to ask the likes of Bolten what he thinks of Iran, etc. He has to be the biggest war monger on this planet. Who cares what he thinks! Same with Dick and Liz Cheney. Who cares? They've been wrong every GD step of the way.

And we the people have paid a dear price because of it. O'Reilly, Limbaugh, Matthews - we're not interested in your foreign policy assumptions. You don't know anything. You've proven it.

5 count em 5 DWARFS and they are all named DOPEY (of course the 2 RICKs are far DOPIER than the others), paul is a throwback to 1820, the LIZARD is, well... just a LIZARD with a known history of ethics violationsa and lastly there's polytetrafluoroethylene (teflon, registered trade mark of duPont - don't want to get in trouble with the copyright and trademark office) MITTY (remarkably resembling the "Walter Mitty" character of a late 1940's movie) who thinks he can be elected PRESIDENT.

There we have 'em folks - the remaining ones of the group of CLOWNS who crawled out of the clown car last year some time.

Pat we are out of irag because of the 2008 SOFA agreement and at iraqs insistance that we follow it. We are still in afghanistan.

Interesting post 12.4, do much reasoning?

American yes, I know we are still in Afghanistan. But I won't bother telling you how many tours he went on, particularly in Iraq, which he shouldn't have been in in the first place.

The mission should have been - hunt down and kill OBL and as many terrorists as we could get our hands on. Period. If we as a country are going to mean what we say - support our troops - then we have to make damn sure we don't send them to the Iraq's of the world. That's how we support our troops.

I don't believe Romney wanted us out of Iraq if I remember correctly. Glad to see President Obama didn't agree with him or any of the neocons.

Not even close to being a Perry fan, but of all the candidates, he grew up the poorest I do believe.

and the dumbest, too. Graduate of animal husbandry from Texas A&M with a c- average. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer. (oh, was his graduating average a D? Must have read some erroneous material)

MITTs is no smarter BTW (at least paul has the MD degree)

Hmmmm... Mitt graduated from harvard, should make him as smart as obama, right? Let's see he has both a law degree and MBA from harvard, hardly a sign of not being smart.

OMG - Obama Must Go in 2012

ABOP - Anybody but obama/perry...