First on CNN: Perry To Announce Political Future On Monday
Source: CNN Politics
Rick Perry is inviting close friends and supporters to an event next Monday in San Antonio where he is expected to announce if he plans to seek an unprecedented fourth full term as Texas governor, CNN has learned.
Perry "will be making an announcement around mid-day in San Antonio concerning his exciting future plans," according to a "Save the Date" email obtained Tuesday by CNN. The announcement comes as Perry finds himself at the center of a high-profile legislative fight over abortion rights in his state.
Perry has long said he will make a decision about his political future after the conclusion of this year's legislative session, but because Democrats blocked the abortion measure with an attention-grabbing filibuster by state Sen. Wendy Davis last week, the governor was forced to call another session to tackle that issue and others.
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hrmjustin
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ChairmanAgnostic
(28,017 posts)that is code for, "I'm gonna be the second Texas prisidint. Or is it third?"
politicaljunkie41910
(3,335 posts)We've always known that the Governor of Texas by constitutional authority is the weakest Executive Office of all the 50 states in the United States and is essentially a cheerleader for the state which is why GWB was so successful in that role in spite of his intellect and lack of natural curiosity. Perry shares the same lack of intellect as the former president, but without GWBs sincerity and compassionate conservative charm. Say what you would about GWB, but there was something about his naivete that simpleness that appealed to the public at large back in 2000. Having a former president as his father, and seemingly a simple, unambitious, married father of two, former alcoholic, and recent convert to christianity, he had a certain charm that allowed half the nation to rally behind him.
Perry, no such luck. America is no longer naive to the extent that they would trust the nation's wealth, resources and military might to another frat boy simpleton. Unlike GWB, when you see Perry, not only do you see a fool, but a dangerous fool. No longer would the electorate allow a fool who obviously knows nothing, to be a part of a puppet regime, with God knows who running the nation.
Fool the American public once, shame on you. Fool them twice, uh, you can't fool them again.
Perry will never be elected president, but lets hope he runs and wins his party's nomination. America loves a train wreck and that's what the GOP has become. Nothing would be more satisfying than watching Perry drive the final stake through the GOP's heart.
hobbit709
(41,694 posts)glinda
(14,807 posts)their own new Party....again......lol! Loosers.
Mr.Bill
(24,317 posts)which is to provide comic relief at Republican presidential debates.
big_dog
(4,144 posts)he's the new Dan Quayle of presidential politics!
SoapBox
(18,791 posts)shooting a gun and then flipping off women, gays, minorities?
And then move on to his important stuff...like doing something with his hair? Or maybe partnering up with Krazy Palin and her new party?
Oh if this asshole would just go away...
cosmicone
(11,014 posts)and become a male stripper. I bet tea party women are craving to see someone like that.
Jessy169
(602 posts)growing percent of minorities in Texas and the super-charged recent performances of the Democrats in Texas, I think we can all take a pretty good guess at what Rick Perry's "political future" will be -- and it rhymes with "dustbin of history".
ThoughtCriminal
(14,047 posts)but when even Sarah Palin supporters think you might be too dumb...
Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)jmowreader
(50,562 posts)geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)Roland99
(53,342 posts)hamsterjill
(15,223 posts)I would love to get rid of this prick.
But I would also love to see him run again and get his ass handed to him - something that I do believe is at least a possibility this next time around.
LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)My fantasy scenario will be to watch him get his behind handed to him in the Governor's race by Wendy Davis.
bearssoapbox
(1,408 posts)Perry and Palin for president...
And Bachmann as their campaign manager!!!
UTUSN
(70,725 posts)1) He will pass the torch to George PEE Shrub.
2) He will cash out and cash in on the medical tourism industry (alternative medical surgeries without state interference/regulation).
3) He will run. He just can't find another clown car so thrilling. And with the permission of the 6% of the TX population who actually vote and have a stranglehold on the whole state.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Arkana
(24,347 posts)"...that I shall now crawl up my own ass and disappear, leaving nothing but a bad toupee and a faint smell of burnt toast behind."
Beacool
(30,250 posts)Texas should be so lucky........
Orsino
(37,428 posts)okasha
(11,573 posts)he has no political future.