Rick Perry May Run After All

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

But it wouldn't be today, and they are the only state that legally has the right to leave the Union.

Isn't that just an urban legend?

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

But it wouldn't be today, and they are the only state that legally has the right to leave the Union.

Isn't that just an urban legend?

I believe it's the result of a misunderstanding of the terms of the annexation of Texas. According to the 166 years-old annexation documents, Texas has the right to spin-off up to four additional States from its territory. Normally this would require the approval of Congress as per Article Four of the Constitution, but in this case the new states would be 'pre-approved' by the Congress of 1845.

To the best of my knowledge, using this provision has never been seriously suggested by anyone, but it is interesting to contemplate the effects that the introduction of four new 'Texan' states might have on the Electoral College.

[pbrower2a]

El Paso should really have been assigned to New Mexico. There's such a huge gap between El Paso and the nearest small city in Texas (Odessa) that the inclusion of El Paso in Texas had to be driven by political pressures over common sense. Heck, Roswell is closer to El Paso. Such would probably make New Mexico a very solid D state. A state encompassing the border from about Eagle Pass  and Corpus Christi southward would be rather liberal too, as would southern urban Texas (encompassing Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Beaumont). The Texas Panhandle, the Midland-Odessa area, and he western part of Texas (encompassing Abilene, Wichita Falls, Amarillo, and Lubbock as well) would be the most right-wing State in the Union. The rest, east-central, northeast and most of eastern Texas  would have only one liberal area (Dallas) and vote much like Oklahoma. 

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

East Texas, like East Oklahoma, is still strong for Democrats at a state level and is willing to vote for at least a moderate Southerner.

A state made of the Panhandle/West Texas would vote >70% Republican at minimum.

[Landslide Lyndon]

Nate Silver did a VERY good job explaining how a five-state split of Texas would impact the electoral college. Highly recommended reading.

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/04/messing-with-texas.html

[Person Man]

Defending someone being called out for  alleged anti-American rhethoric by defending said alleged anti-American rhethoric?

Wow. Seriously? This is like telling the Sheriff that has come to question your role in someone getting stabbed in a bar fight and telling them, "fu k you, Stupid fag. I'll kill you if you keep asking me stupid effin questions"

[Mr. Morden]

http://www.politico.com/playbook/

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[porker]

If he waits until Palin announces she's not running (which could be a long time depending on how much media attention she wants) he could lose valuable campaigning time.

[Joe Biden 2020]

I don't think he has much of a shot, for one reason he is the successor to the previous Texas governor to become POTUS.  Gov./Pres. George W. Bush, IMO, tainted the Texas governor platform and Perry hasn't done anything to make amends for his predecessor's "wrongdoings".

[Bull Moose Base]

If he waits until Palin announces she's not running (which could be a long time depending on how much media attention she wants) he could lose valuable campaigning time.

True but if she does run, he could lose valuable time from his life campaigning.  He could win with her running, but much easier without.  She'd probably endorse him for one thing.

[Mr. Morden]

If he waits until Palin announces she's not running (which could be a long time depending on how much media attention she wants) he could lose valuable campaigning time.

True but if she does run, he could lose valuable time from his life campaigning.  He could win with her running, but much easier without.  She'd probably endorse him for one thing.

Perhaps he should just start an exploratory committee and, rather than actually campaign, just spend a few weeks raising some obscene amount of money (like $50 million.....as sitting governor of Texas, the sky's the limit).  That'll hopefully scare off enough potential rivals that he'll have an easier time winning, and won't have to do as much real campaigning. 

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

If he waits until Palin announces she's not running (which could be a long time depending on how much media attention she wants) he could lose valuable campaigning time.

True but if she does run, he could lose valuable time from his life campaigning.  He could win with her running, but much easier without.  She'd probably endorse him for one thing.

Perhaps he should just start an exploratory committee and, rather than actually campaign, just spend a few weeks raising some obscene amount of money (like $50 million.....as sitting governor of Texas, the sky's the limit).  That'll hopefully scare off enough potential rivals that he'll have an easier time winning, and won't have to do as much real campaigning. 

With a EC, he could also participate in the debates as well...

[Eraserhead]

I imagine the Bush people will go out of their way to destroy him if he tries to run.

[Bull Moose Base]

If he waits until Palin announces she's not running (which could be a long time depending on how much media attention she wants) he could lose valuable campaigning time.

True but if she does run, he could lose valuable time from his life campaigning.  He could win with her running, but much easier without.  She'd probably endorse him for one thing.

Perhaps he should just start an exploratory committee and, rather than actually campaign, just spend a few weeks raising some obscene amount of money (like $50 million.....as sitting governor of Texas, the sky's the limit).  That'll hopefully scare off enough potential rivals that he'll have an easier time winning, and won't have to do as much real campaigning. 

Not just governor of Texas but he's head of Republican Governors Association.  Actually sounds like Huntsman has impressive fundraisers but I'd wonder if his poll weakness would make donors shy.

An alternative for Perry to scaring people off, he could just stay out until Cain, Bachmann, Palin all implode.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

If he waits until Palin announces she's not running (which could be a long time depending on how much media attention she wants) he could lose valuable campaigning time.

True but if she does run, he could lose valuable time from his life campaigning.  He could win with her running, but much easier without.  She'd probably endorse him for one thing.

Perhaps he should just start an exploratory committee and, rather than actually campaign, just spend a few weeks raising some obscene amount of money (like $50 million.....as sitting governor of Texas, the sky's the limit).  That'll hopefully scare off enough potential rivals that he'll have an easier time winning, and won't have to do as much real campaigning. 

Not just governor of Texas but he's head of Republican Governors Association.  Actually sounds like Huntsman has impressive fundraisers but I'd wonder if his poll weakness would make donors shy.

An alternative for Perry to scaring people off, he could just stay out until Cain, Bachmann, Palin all implode.

I dont think Cain will implode.

[Bull Moose Base]

If he waits until Palin announces she's not running (which could be a long time depending on how much media attention she wants) he could lose valuable campaigning time.

True but if she does run, he could lose valuable time from his life campaigning.  He could win with her running, but much easier without.  She'd probably endorse him for one thing.

Perhaps he should just start an exploratory committee and, rather than actually campaign, just spend a few weeks raising some obscene amount of money (like $50 million.....as sitting governor of Texas, the sky's the limit).  That'll hopefully scare off enough potential rivals that he'll have an easier time winning, and won't have to do as much real campaigning. 

Not just governor of Texas but he's head of Republican Governors Association.  Actually sounds like Huntsman has impressive fundraisers but I'd wonder if his poll weakness would make donors shy.

An alternative for Perry to scaring people off, he could just stay out until Cain, Bachmann, Palin all implode.

I dont think Cain will implode.

My bet is he will.  It seems fairly easy to when you have the electoral inexperience Cain has.

[Mr. Morden]

The Perry speculation builds, now that a couple of his key advisors, who had been working for Gingrich, but have now resigned, are free to work on Perry 2012, should he run:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504564_162-20070377-504564.html

"Perry to run for president in 2012" has shot up to 50.0 on Intrade, while Perry to win the GOP nomination is up to 10.5 and 4th place.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I doubt he'll run.  If he did, I'd probably back him.

[Landslide Lyndon]

I doubt he'll run.  If he did, I'd probably back him.

Because he is so moderate, huh?

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I doubt he'll run.  If he did, I'd probably back him.

Because he is so moderate, huh?

Huh?

[Keystone Phil]

I doubt he'll run.  If he did, I'd probably back him.

Because he is so moderate, huh?

...

In what world is Inks known for being a moderate?

Anyway, Perry might serve a great purpose: being the anti Romney. I know it's early but the current crop might not be strong enough to stop him. If Perry is the guy to stop him, so be it. I'm not some huge Perry fan but I've never had a problem with him. Looks like I could be going with the two Ricks (and Pawlenty) for my top 2012 picks.

[exopolitician]

I doubt he'll run.  If he did, I'd probably back him.

Because he is so moderate, huh?

...

In what world is Inks known for being a moderate?

Anyway, Perry might serve a great purpose: being the anti Romney. I know it's early but the current crop might not be strong enough to stop him. If Perry is the guy to stop him, so be it. I'm not some huge Perry fan but I've never had a problem with him. Looks like I could be going with the two Ricks (and Pawlenty) for my top 2012 picks.

Perry's only purpose in life is being a bigger pompous windbag than Romney and Palin combined. 

[Landslide Lyndon]

I doubt he'll run.  If he did, I'd probably back him.

Because he is so moderate, huh?

...

In what world is Inks known for being a moderate?

Compared to a guy that advocated secession even you're moderate Phil.

[Miles]

If he runs, it would be very disenguous. He told the people of Texas that he would serve out his full third term if he were reelected.

[JohnnyLongtorso]

So, in the unlikely event that he were elected President and the Lt. Governor were elected to the Senate, who would take over as Governor of Texas?