Rick Perry vs. Barack Obama The campaign has begun
#1
Posted 2011-August-15, 08:25
Perry will certainly crush Romney, Santorum, Gingrich, Cain, and Bachmann. And Ron Paul contradicts other republicans much too often to get the nod.
The question remains, though, who will be on the vice-presidential tickets? Biden is a big help for Obama in working with congress, but perhaps not a big help in attracting votes to the ticket. And the democrats might want someone who could compete in 2016 whether or not Obama loses. Hard to figure who that might be though.
My guess is that Perry will pick someone like Tim Pawlenty or Mitch Daniels.
It will have been four years since the US had a Texas republican in the White House. Here we go again.
The infliction of cruelty with a good conscience is a delight to moralists that is why they invented hell. Bertrand Russell
#2
Posted 2011-August-15, 08:43
PassedOut, on 2011-August-15, 08:25, said:
Perry will certainly crush Romney, Santorum, Gingrich, Cain, and Bachmann. And Ron Paul contradicts other republicans much too often to get the nod.
The question remains, though, who will be on the vice-presidential tickets? Biden is a big help for Obama in working with congress, but perhaps not a big help in attracting votes to the ticket. And the democrats might want someone who could compete in 2016 whether or not Obama loses. Hard to figure who that might be though.
My guess is that Perry will pick someone like Tim Pawlenty or Mitch Daniels.
It will have been four years since the US had a Texas republican in the White House. Here we go again.
I think that Mark Rubio would be their best choice for the VP slot
Choosing a latino governor might help deal with some of the anti immigrant baggage that they part is carrying around.
It's going to be interesting watching how the Perry campaign unfolds. Perry has been very effective in keeping himself locked away from the press (he refused to debate his Democratic challenger during the last election in Texas)
Personally, I don't think that Perry should be viable on the national stage.
His jobs message can't be generalized outside Texas (we're not all going start putting oil wells in out back yard)
His a religious nut case and was playing around with secession...
He is genuinely stupid
#3
Posted 2011-August-15, 09:28
hrothgar, on 2011-August-15, 08:43, said:
FWIW, good explanation what I mean by religious nut case
http://www.thedailyb...gious-bond.html
#4
Posted 2011-August-15, 10:12
hrothgar, on 2011-August-15, 08:43, said:
Choosing a latino governor might help deal with some of the anti-immigrant baggage that they part is carrying around.
Yes, Rubio would be a strong VP pick. Would help with both hispanics and Florida voters.
hrothgar, on 2011-August-15, 08:43, said:
His jobs message can't be generalized outside Texas (we're not all going start putting oil wells in our back yard)
His a religious nut case and was playing around with secession...
He is genuinely stupid
These factors will not prevent him from getting the nomination, but might influence some voters in the general election.
The infliction of cruelty with a good conscience is a delight to moralists that is why they invented hell. Bertrand Russell
#5
Posted 2011-August-15, 11:42
See correct link in the post below.
This starts with Ezra Klein's own thoughts, then there is some other stuff, then a collection of people spouting off. Sort of like here, actually.
#6
Posted 2011-August-15, 12:03
kenberg, on 2011-August-15, 11:42, said:
https://mail.google....31cd45104052ceb
This starts with Ezra Klein's own thoughts, then there is some other stuff, then a collection of people spouting off. Sort of like here, actually.
Found this link, which is likely the one you meant: Wonkbook: A Rick Perry primer
Thanks. Will read tonight after work.
The infliction of cruelty with a good conscience is a delight to moralists that is why they invented hell. Bertrand Russell
#8
Posted 2011-August-15, 15:43
Bbradley62, on 2011-August-15, 12:14, said:
going by recent events, i'd say no
#9
Posted 2011-August-15, 19:09
#10
Posted 2011-August-16, 10:35
Winstonm, on 2011-August-15, 19:09, said:
there are no atheists in foxholes ... or politics
#11
Posted 2011-August-16, 11:01
luke warm, on 2011-August-16, 10:35, said:
FYI: Fort Bragg approves on-post atheist festival, Rock Beyond Belief
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The infliction of cruelty with a good conscience is a delight to moralists that is why they invented hell. Bertrand Russell
#12
Posted 2011-August-16, 13:09
PassedOut, on 2011-August-16, 11:01, said:
yeah, but they'd never get elected in the u.s. ... maybe in Massachusetts, but not the u.s.
#13
Posted 2011-August-17, 22:01
What frightens me most is the thought he could be right.
#14
Posted 2011-August-18, 06:08
hrothgar, on 2011-August-15, 08:43, said:
Does this not make him perfectly qualified for the job?
#15
Posted 2011-August-18, 06:25
Winstonm, on 2011-August-17, 22:01, said:
What frightens me most is the thought he could be right.
Yes, and since then he has announced that global warming is a conspiracy and that there should be no new regulations about anything. He seems to be approaching campaigning as:
You think Michelle is crazy? You want crazy? I'll give you crazy.
#16
Posted 2011-August-18, 06:36
kenberg, on 2011-August-18, 06:25, said:
You think Michelle is crazy? You want crazy? I'll give you crazy.
Yes, he's already come this close to blowing his opportunity. Starting this thread might turn out to be just another example of my foolishness.
Rick Perry, global warming and those durn scientists
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There’s logic and proof, sure, but then there’s the feeling you get in your gut, and that is what counts. Science won’t keep you warm at night, except the small area of science that is responsible for your central heating system.
The infliction of cruelty with a good conscience is a delight to moralists that is why they invented hell. Bertrand Russell
#17
Posted 2011-August-18, 07:26
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And ice cream cones will cost a quarter.
The infliction of cruelty with a good conscience is a delight to moralists that is why they invented hell. Bertrand Russell
#18
Posted 2011-August-18, 07:29
PassedOut, on 2011-August-18, 07:26, said:
And ice cream cones will cost a quarter.
Damn straight!
When your policy perscriptions are based on a magic sky fairy showing you some good loving, nothing is out of reach!
#19
Posted 2011-August-18, 10:32
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#20
Posted 2011-August-18, 10:51