Rick Perry presidential run on death watch

[DonViejo]

The former Texas governor is reorganizing his Iowa staff — a development that could signal the beginning of the end.

By Alex Isenstadt and Katie Glueck

8/25/15 3:01 PM EDT
Updated 8/25/15 9:41 PM EDT

The Rick Perry death watch is on.

The former Texas governor, who hoped he would fare better in this presidential election than in his disastrous 2012 try, is poised to reorganize his already under-funded and under-manned staff in Iowa — a development that some of his top aides concede may be the beginning of the end.

The plans were announced on a Monday conference call with Perry’s campaign aides. During the call, according to two campaign officials, the aides were informed that a reorganization was being worked out and would be completed either late this week or early next week. While the campaign did not detail the changes, some on the call said they expect them to be dramatic.

One Republican operative in Iowa said that half a dozen Perry staffers currently working in the state contacted him on Monday to inquire about job prospects. Also on Monday, Sam Clovis, Perry’s Iowa co-chairman and a prized operative, announced that he was departing the campaign, and on Tuesday confirmed that he was defecting to be national campaign co-chair and senior policy adviser to Donald Trump, who has zoomed to the top of the pack.

There are plenty of examples of campaigns recovering from near-death experiences, from John McCain in 2008 to Newt Gingrich in 2012. But the alarming signs of financial distress are increasing for the former Texas governor, with many on his campaign staff girding for deep cuts in Iowa — a state Perry has made the focus of his presidential aspirations, but where he finds himself badly trailing.

Some political operatives in Iowa believe that Perry may choose to limit his presence in the state moving forward — perhaps intensifying his focus on South Carolina, another key early state.


Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/08/rick-perry-2016-restructuring-iowa-121730.html#ixzz3jvLqgeKE

[spinbaby]

1. I guess those glasses didn't do it

Maybe he'll give up his "smart" accessory now.

[leftofcool]

2. oops!