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« on: January 17, 2015, 01:31:40 PM »
Rick Perry says he's now prepared to run.
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« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2015, 01:35:55 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2015, 01:44:10 PM »
Oh wow, don't understand how he thinks he could win. Must be playing for a later position
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« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2015, 01:45:58 PM »
There is a wide open spot in South Carolina (just like there was supposed to be last time before he blew it).
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« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2015, 01:56:36 PM »
Don't underestimate Rick Perry.
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« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2015, 02:05:20 PM »
Quote from: Lief on January 17, 2015, 01:56:36 PM
Don't underestimate the new and improved Rick Perry.
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« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2015, 02:05:40 PM »
#readyforglasses
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« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2015, 02:15:34 PM »

He was supposed to be the Republican savior in August 2011, so those who underestimated him at that point certainly had a great return on investment.
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« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2015, 02:15:38 PM »
A Romney/Bush/Huckabee/Perry/Carson/Paul/Cruz debate would be priceless.
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2015, 02:25:41 PM »
Looking forward to his next gaffe!
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« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2015, 02:56:20 PM »
This is shaping up to be one of the most fun primary campaigns in American history.
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« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2015, 03:07:16 PM »
He won't be on pain meds this time.

Does the George W. Bush formula still sell in the primaries and the general? I'm concerned it could.
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« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2015, 03:17:51 PM »

Yup. He's one to keep an eye on.
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« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2015, 03:20:40 PM »
Why are all these people (on both sides) such ditherers compared to those who ran in 2008? Just outright say if you're running or not.
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« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2015, 08:49:22 PM »
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« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2015, 09:04:59 PM »
"Today, I'm proud to announce my candidacy for president of the ...uhh...what's it called
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« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2015, 09:06:36 PM »
He wasn't ready last time, but he has done the prep and I think he will be a contender. As I have said before, he is just one good debate performance away from getting back into the top tier.
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« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2015, 09:34:29 PM »

He's got glasses on now. I can't see how he can be beat.
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« Reply #18 on: January 17, 2015, 09:42:03 PM »
Quote from: IDS Speaker Maxwell on January 17, 2015, 09:34:29 PM

He's got glasses on now. I can't see how he can be beat.

His glasses make him pretty formidable.  The only Democrat I can see beating him in a general election is Bearded Richardson.
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« Reply #19 on: January 17, 2015, 10:56:56 PM »
Quote from: Aruca on January 17, 2015, 10:15:50 PM
Quote from: Likely Voter on January 17, 2015, 09:06:36 PM
He wasn't ready last time, but he has done the prep and I think he will be a contender. As I have said before, he is just one good debate performance away from getting back into the top tier.

He isn't ever going to be ready.  No amount of prep is going to fix stupid.  Couple that with weak political instincts (he originally began dropping in the polls after his tone deaf response to an immigration question I believe) and I don't see how he persuades donors or the grassroots that he's their guy.   

He's won three terms and beat Kay Bailey Hutchinson (who at the time was basically the most popular Republican in TX;and had the backing of the Bushes) in 2010 largely because he does have great political skill. He was able to sniff out the anti-Washington, anti-Establishment mood among voters (especially in a Republican primary) and adjusted the campaign accordingly.

His problem in 2012 was that he just plain wasn't prepared (and he was also hopped up on pain meds), and he still rushed into it hoping for an easy win.

I'd give him a higher chance of winning the primary over hyped people like Chris Christie.
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« Reply #20 on: January 17, 2015, 11:01:20 PM »
Quote from: Mr. Morden on January 17, 2015, 09:42:03 PM
Quote from: IDS Speaker Maxwell on January 17, 2015, 09:34:29 PM

He's got glasses on now. I can't see how he can be beat.

His glasses make him pretty formidable.  The only Democrat I can see beating him in a general election is Bearded Richardson.




That would be an interesting general election to watch.
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« Reply #21 on: January 17, 2015, 11:12:23 PM »
Quote from: Aruca on January 17, 2015, 10:15:50 PM
Quote from: Likely Voter on January 17, 2015, 09:06:36 PM
He wasn't ready last time, but he has done the prep and I think he will be a contender. As I have said before, he is just one good debate performance away from getting back into the top tier.

He isn't ever going to be ready.  No amount of prep is going to fix stupid.

And yet, George W. Bush...
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« Reply #22 on: January 18, 2015, 12:07:04 AM »
Quote from: Polls_PuffPass on January 18, 2015, 12:03:22 AM
Quote from: Gravis Marketing on January 17, 2015, 11:12:23 PM
Quote from: Aruca on January 17, 2015, 10:15:50 PM
Quote from: Likely Voter on January 17, 2015, 09:06:36 PM
He wasn't ready last time, but he has done the prep and I think he will be a contender. As I have said before, he is just one good debate performance away from getting back into the top tier.

He isn't ever going to be ready.  No amount of prep is going to fix stupid.

And yet, George W. Bush...
What was fixed about Bush?

Other than his dog

Nothing was fixed, but I believe the point was that Bush was still elected President. Twice.
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« Reply #23 on: January 18, 2015, 12:09:32 AM »
Quote from: Brewer on January 18, 2015, 12:07:04 AM
Quote from: Polls_PuffPass on January 18, 2015, 12:03:22 AM
Quote from: Gravis Marketing on January 17, 2015, 11:12:23 PM
Quote from: Aruca on January 17, 2015, 10:15:50 PM
Quote from: Likely Voter on January 17, 2015, 09:06:36 PM
He wasn't ready last time, but he has done the prep and I think he will be a contender. As I have said before, he is just one good debate performance away from getting back into the top tier.

He isn't ever going to be ready.  No amount of prep is going to fix stupid.

And yet, George W. Bush...
What was fixed about Bush?

Other than his dog

Nothing was fixed, but I believe the point was that Bush was still elected President. Twice.

George W. Bush knew that it was all about the expectations game. If Perry wins, then he has learned from the lessons of W.
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« Reply #24 on: January 18, 2015, 01:43:14 AM »
This is going to be a great, fun republican primary.
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