Perry Nomination Will Alienate Young and Educated Voters

In an AP interview on Saturday, Rick Perry managed to swiftly steer into two topics – gay marriage and evolution – on which his views will likely alienate young and educated voters should he make it into the general election. On gay marriage, Perry said  “I am for the federal marriage …

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Written by Stephen Richer on Monday August 1, 2011

Meet Rick Perry, the Teastablishment Candidate

The Republican Presidential field has a problem.  The top two candidates are Mitt Romney and Michele Bachmann. Romney’s issue is that he’s the same Mitt Romney who signed a health care law that the Tea Party considers a Bay State knock-off of President Obama’s “tyrannycare.”  Michele …

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Written by Zac Morgan on Monday July 25, 2011

Rick Perry Talks Like He is Running

Spend a couple of hours watching Rick Perry on YouTube, and you have to think, "Yes, he's running." Spend a couple of hours watching Rick Perry on YouTube, and you have to think, "Yes, he's running." Here he is in New Orleans a couple of weeks ago, speaking both about compassion and the …

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Written by David Frum on Tuesday July 5, 2011

Health Mandates: OK For Perry, Not For Romney

Mitt Romneys's Massachussetts health care program is an unpleasant reminder to some of the Republican Party's once uncritical acceptance of the individual mandate. I was watching the  debate between Conn Carroll and Noah Kristula-Green yesterday morning and I was struck by a question that Noah …

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Written by Paul Talley on Thursday June 23, 2011

Noah and Conn Debate Cranks in the GOP

On Monday, I recorded a bloggingheads with the Washington Examiner’s Conn Carroll. We discussed the GOP field and whether cranks should be welcomed into the party. On Monday, I recorded a bloggingheads with the Washington Examiner’s Conn Carroll. We discussed the current state of the GOP …

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Wednesday June 22, 2011

Newt's Loss, Perry's Gain

The resignation of Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign staff might turn out to be an epic win for Texas Governor Rick Perry. The big political news on Thursday involved the en masse resignation of Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign staff.  It goes without saying that this isn't good news …

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Written by Mark R. Yzaguirre on Thursday June 9, 2011

Rick Perry: Too Lucky to Rule Out

It’s a mistake to underestimate Rick Perry's chances as a presidential contender. Throughout his political career he's exhibited an uncanny talent for luck and timing. There's been increased chatter this week about the presidential ambitions of Texas Governor Rick Perry.  Governor Perry has made …

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Written by Mark R. Yzaguirre on Saturday May 28, 2011

With Daniels Out, Is Perry the Answer? No

Conservatives are once again looking for a white knight to save the GOP field and the newest name being promoted is Texas Governor Rick Perry. With Mitch Daniels announcing that he will not seek the party's nomination, conservatives are once again looking for a white knight to save the Republican …

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Written by Tessa Berenson on Saturday May 21, 2011