Sept 11, 2015: CNBC: Ex-Texas Gov Rick Perry suspends presidential bid; first GOP candidate to leave
"When I gave my life to Christ, I said, 'your ways are greater than my ways. Your will superior to mine.' Today I submit that his will remains a mystery, but some things have become clear. That is why today I am suspending my campaign for the presidency of the United States," Perry's prepared remarks from a Friday speech at the Eagle Forum conference in St. Louis said.
"When I gave my life to Christ, I said, 'your ways are greater than my ways. Your will superior to mine.' Today I submit that his will remains a mystery, but some things have become clear. That is why today I am suspending my campaign for the presidency of the United States," Perry's prepared remarks from a Friday speech at the Eagle Forum conference in St. Louis said.
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Apr 23, 2015: Washington Free Beacon: Rick Perry: ‘Outrageous’ Lack of Accountability After Veterans Scandal
Rick Perry, the former governor of Texas, says it is “outrageous” that so few people have been held accountable at the Department of Veterans Affairs after the Obama administration promised action would be taken against those found responsible for manipulating wait times at VA hospitals.
Rick Perry, the former governor of Texas, says it is “outrageous” that so few people have been held accountable at the Department of Veterans Affairs after the Obama administration promised action would be taken against those found responsible for manipulating wait times at VA hospitals.
Mar 26, 2015: Weekly Standard: Perry in Iowa: 'I Understand Blue-Collar, Hard-Working People'
The super PAC supporting former Texas governor Rick Perry has a new web ad focusing on the Republican's farming roots and showcasing his recent trips to Iowa.
The super PAC supporting former Texas governor Rick Perry has a new web ad focusing on the Republican's farming roots and showcasing his recent trips to Iowa.
Jan 27, 2015: Washington Post: How a judge just snuffed out Rick Perry’s momentum
Everything’s been coming up roses for Rick Perry, but beneath every rose is a pile of manure.
Everything’s been coming up roses for Rick Perry, but beneath every rose is a pile of manure.
Jan 9, 2015: Texas Tribune: Perry: Three Things I Would Do as President
When Gov. Rick Perry was asked Friday for the first three things he would do as president to bolster the economy, he was quick with an answer.
When Gov. Rick Perry was asked Friday for the first three things he would do as president to bolster the economy, he was quick with an answer.
Dec 30, 2014: The Facts: Perry's frozen gas tax hurts transportation, schools
Dec 29, 2014: Rachel Alexander: Intellectual Conservative: Bush, Romney, Cruz, Paul, Perry or ?
Nov 3, 3014: TPM: Prosecutor Claims Perry Threatening Grand Jury After Indictment
The special prosecutor overseeing the charges against Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) claims that the governor has been intimidating the members of the grand jury that indicted him, according to Bloomberg News.
The special prosecutor overseeing the charges against Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) claims that the governor has been intimidating the members of the grand jury that indicted him, according to Bloomberg News.
Oct 21, 2014: WFAA: Ebola focus moves to Richardson facility
"To give them relief is a very important and appropriate decision to have been made," said Gov. Rick Perry.
"To give them relief is a very important and appropriate decision to have been made," said Gov. Rick Perry.
Oct 6, 2014: Wall Street Journal: Texas Gov. Rick Perry Calls For Added Federal Ebola Screening
Gov. Rick Perry on Monday called on federal officials to boost Ebola screening at all U.S. points of entry, as he announced the creation of a task force to assess and enhance the state’s ability to respond to pandemic diseases.
Gov. Rick Perry on Monday called on federal officials to boost Ebola screening at all U.S. points of entry, as he announced the creation of a task force to assess and enhance the state’s ability to respond to pandemic diseases.
Sept 1, 2014: MediaIte: Rick Perry Tweets, Then Deletes, ‘Drunk’ Picture of Texas Democrat
Last night, the official Twitter account of Governor Rick Perry posted a photo taking a shot at the Texas Democrat at the heart of Perry’s indictment and veto scandal. Rosemary Lehmberg was arrested for DUI last year, and Perry threatened not to fund the Travis County Public Integrity Unit unless she resigned.
Last night, the official Twitter account of Governor Rick Perry posted a photo taking a shot at the Texas Democrat at the heart of Perry’s indictment and veto scandal. Rosemary Lehmberg was arrested for DUI last year, and Perry threatened not to fund the Travis County Public Integrity Unit unless she resigned.
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Aug 19, 2014: Voxxi: Texas Gov. Rick Perry turned himself in to be fingerprinted
Governor Rick Perry turned himself in to be photographed and fingerprinted at the Travis County Courthouse, and by several media accounts held his head high and waved to sympathizers who were rallying in support outside the courthouse. Many are calling the attorneys representing him a legal dream team.
Governor Rick Perry turned himself in to be photographed and fingerprinted at the Travis County Courthouse, and by several media accounts held his head high and waved to sympathizers who were rallying in support outside the courthouse. Many are calling the attorneys representing him a legal dream team.
Aug 18, 2014: CNN: Ron Paul defends Rick Perry, calls indictment 'a joke'
Ron Paul is no fan of Gov. Rick Perry, but the three-time presidential candidate is coming to the side of his fellow Lone Star State Republican.
Ron Paul is no fan of Gov. Rick Perry, but the three-time presidential candidate is coming to the side of his fellow Lone Star State Republican.
Aug 17, 2014: News Busters: ABC, CBS Hype Perry Indictment, Promote ‘Political Embarrassment Of A Mugshot’
Reporter Jeff Zeleney promoted how “it's a tough legal case to prove, but could still complicate his political ambitions” but never once considered that the lawsuit was designed to hurt his political ambitions from the beginning.
Reporter Jeff Zeleney promoted how “it's a tough legal case to prove, but could still complicate his political ambitions” but never once considered that the lawsuit was designed to hurt his political ambitions from the beginning.
Aug 17, 2014: NewsMax: Dershowitz 'Outraged' by Perry Indictment
Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz calls himself a "liberal Democrat who would never vote for Rick Perry," but he's still "outraged" over the Texas governor's indictment Friday on charges of abuse of power and coercion.
Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz calls himself a "liberal Democrat who would never vote for Rick Perry," but he's still "outraged" over the Texas governor's indictment Friday on charges of abuse of power and coercion.
Aug 16, 2014: Huffington Post: Rick Perry Calls Indictment 'Abuse Of Power,' Stands By His Actions
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) spoke about his indictment on Saturday, calling it an "abuse of power."
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) spoke about his indictment on Saturday, calling it an "abuse of power."
Aug 16, 2014: News Busters: Overexcited NYT Claims Dubious Gov. Perry Indictment 'Major Roadblock,' 'Stunning Rebuke' to Prez Hopes
The indictment predictably made the front of Saturday's New York Times, in the prominent off-lead story slot, under a slanted deck of headlines: "Texas Governor Indicted in Case Alleging Abuses --Vetoing a Foe's Funding -- Charges Against Perry Interrupt Presidential Ambitions." According to the Times, the politically motivated indictment is a "major roadblock" and a "stunning rebuke" that "threaten[s] to tarnish his legacy."
The indictment predictably made the front of Saturday's New York Times, in the prominent off-lead story slot, under a slanted deck of headlines: "Texas Governor Indicted in Case Alleging Abuses --Vetoing a Foe's Funding -- Charges Against Perry Interrupt Presidential Ambitions." According to the Times, the politically motivated indictment is a "major roadblock" and a "stunning rebuke" that "threaten[s] to tarnish his legacy."
Aug 15, 2014: Daily Caller: Rick Perry Indicted For Targeting Drunk-Driving DA
Texas Gov. Rick Perry was indicted Friday on two felony counts for vetoing an appropriation bill for the office of a district attorney he wanted to resign following an arrest for drunk driving.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry was indicted Friday on two felony counts for vetoing an appropriation bill for the office of a district attorney he wanted to resign following an arrest for drunk driving.
Apr 15, 2014: Twitchy: Rep. Joaquin Castro calls for Gov. Rick Perry’s resignation ‘for the sake of Texas’
That didn’t take long. Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro on Friday night called for Gov. Rick Perry to resign “for the sake of Texas” just hours following the announcement of Perry’s indictment on two criminal felony counts involving abuse of office.
That didn’t take long. Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro on Friday night called for Gov. Rick Perry to resign “for the sake of Texas” just hours following the announcement of Perry’s indictment on two criminal felony counts involving abuse of office.
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June 17, 2014: Watchdog Wire: Gov. Perry: America Should Take Economic Cues From Texas
Yesterday, Texas Governor Rick Perry spoke at The New York Meeting. His topic was “Red State Solutions to Blue State Problems.”
Yesterday, Texas Governor Rick Perry spoke at The New York Meeting. His topic was “Red State Solutions to Blue State Problems.”
June 16, 2014: Frontiers LA: Rick Perry Defends Anti-Gay 'Lifestyle' Remarks
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who will forever be known as the “oops” Republican presidential contender, defended his most recent verbal faux pas on CNBC’s Sqwuak Box Monday morning. During a visit to San Francisco last Wednesday, Perry compared homosexuality to alcoholism and suggested that even if a gay person was compelled or genetically coded towards homosexuality, it was still a choice, a decision, to follow that “lifestyle” or not. The Texas Republican Party recently included so-called “reparative therapy” in its party platform.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who will forever be known as the “oops” Republican presidential contender, defended his most recent verbal faux pas on CNBC’s Sqwuak Box Monday morning. During a visit to San Francisco last Wednesday, Perry compared homosexuality to alcoholism and suggested that even if a gay person was compelled or genetically coded towards homosexuality, it was still a choice, a decision, to follow that “lifestyle” or not. The Texas Republican Party recently included so-called “reparative therapy” in its party platform.
June 16, 2014: MediaIte: CNBC Host Corners Rick Perry for Comparing Homosexuality to Alcoholism
Outgoing Texas Governor Rick Perry defended his recent comparison of homosexuals to alcoholics on CNBC’s Sqwuak Box Monday morning, as host Joe Kernan called the comments “offensive,” even to him as a conservative.
Outgoing Texas Governor Rick Perry defended his recent comparison of homosexuals to alcoholics on CNBC’s Sqwuak Box Monday morning, as host Joe Kernan called the comments “offensive,” even to him as a conservative.
May 7, 2014: Huffington Post: Rick Perry Pushes Grossly Misleading Jobs Stats
Texas Gov. Rick Perry used grossly misleading statistics to criticize the unemployment picture under President Obama.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry used grossly misleading statistics to criticize the unemployment picture under President Obama.
Apr 27, 2014: Dallas Morning News: Rick Perry’s grand jury hearing is no ‘Bridgegate’
Gov. Rick Perry is thinking about running for president again, and lately there has been speculation that his plans might be derailed by a grand jury investigation into whether he abused the powers of his office.
Gov. Rick Perry is thinking about running for president again, and lately there has been speculation that his plans might be derailed by a grand jury investigation into whether he abused the powers of his office.
Apr 26, 2014: Dallas Morning News: Rick Perry bringing New Hampshire political activists to Texas
In mounting evidence that Gov. Rick Perry is preparing for another presidential run, about a dozen New Hampshire Republicans are scheduled to visit Texas next to meet with the governor.
In mounting evidence that Gov. Rick Perry is preparing for another presidential run, about a dozen New Hampshire Republicans are scheduled to visit Texas next to meet with the governor.
Apr 24, 2014: Media Research Center: CBS Hits Rick Perry From the Left on BLM Controversy; Immigration
Norah O'Donnell pursued Texas Governor Rick Perry on Thursday's CBS This Morning over the controversial land dispute between Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and the federal government. O'Donnell asked Perry, "What do you make of this standoff? What do you think of Clive Bundy? Do you think what he's done was a good thing?"
Norah O'Donnell pursued Texas Governor Rick Perry on Thursday's CBS This Morning over the controversial land dispute between Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and the federal government. O'Donnell asked Perry, "What do you make of this standoff? What do you think of Clive Bundy? Do you think what he's done was a good thing?"
Apr 24, 2014: Richochet: Opinion Journal: Rick Perry on the GOP, Foreign and Domestic Policy
In an extended episode of Opinion Journal, I talked today with Texas Governor Rick Perry about a wide array of issues: Vladimir Putin, Syria, the Obama Administration’s Asia policy, immigration, Obamacare, and what he learned from the 2012 election, just to name a few
In an extended episode of Opinion Journal, I talked today with Texas Governor Rick Perry about a wide array of issues: Vladimir Putin, Syria, the Obama Administration’s Asia policy, immigration, Obamacare, and what he learned from the 2012 election, just to name a few
Apr 21, 2014: Outside The Beltway: Rick Perry Tries A Reboot
When Rick Perry entered the 2012 race for the Republican Presidential Nomination, we was seen by many conservatives as their last, best hope at halting what seemed like the inevitability of a Mitt Romney victory.
When Rick Perry entered the 2012 race for the Republican Presidential Nomination, we was seen by many conservatives as their last, best hope at halting what seemed like the inevitability of a Mitt Romney victory.
Mar 17, 2014: Huffington Post: Rick Perry Endorses Mitch McConnell, Calls For Senate Takeover
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) endorsed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for re-election during a Lincoln-Reagan dinner event in Murray, Ky. on Saturday.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) endorsed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for re-election during a Lincoln-Reagan dinner event in Murray, Ky. on Saturday.
Mar 7, 2014: CBS-DFW: Perry Jabs California & New York Over Taxes
Rick Perry says Republican governors like him are leading the nation’s economic recovery.
Rick Perry says Republican governors like him are leading the nation’s economic recovery.
Mar 3, 2014: New York Times: Oil, Gas, and Rick Perry
Philip Longman has a very good article in the Washington Monthly debunking the hype about the Texas economy. Things I didn’t know include the fact that net inward migration by native-born Americans is actually quite small.
Philip Longman has a very good article in the Washington Monthly debunking the hype about the Texas economy. Things I didn’t know include the fact that net inward migration by native-born Americans is actually quite small.
Feb 21, 2014: Raw Story: CNN’s Wolf Blitzer presses Texas Gov. Perry on Ted Nugent’s ‘vile’ ‘disgusting’ comments
Appearing on CNN’s The Situation Room, Texas Gov. Rick Perry was pressed repeatedly by host Wolf Blitzer to condemn the comments made by musician Ted Nugent calling President Obama a ‘subhuman mongrel’.
Appearing on CNN’s The Situation Room, Texas Gov. Rick Perry was pressed repeatedly by host Wolf Blitzer to condemn the comments made by musician Ted Nugent calling President Obama a ‘subhuman mongrel’.
Feb 21, 2014: Townhall: Rick Perry to CNN: Ted Nugent Saying Something Outrages Shouldn't Be a Surprise to Anyone
May 6, 2013: Atlas Shrugs: Ace and Weasel’s #1 Source on Islamic Curriculum Denial is Holocaust Denier David Cole, Mea Culpa?
-Atlas readers will remember when the nasty misogynist over at Ace of Spades and the appropriately named weasel [zippers] viciously attacked me for exposing the Islamic curriculum Rick Perry had helped institute in the Texas schools.
-Atlas readers will remember when the nasty misogynist over at Ace of Spades and the appropriately named weasel [zippers] viciously attacked me for exposing the Islamic curriculum Rick Perry had helped institute in the Texas schools.
Jan 2012: Vanity Fair: Rick Perry Has Three Strikes Against Him
Rick Perry’s already lackluster presidential bid went on a deathwatch after his debate debacle.
Rick Perry’s already lackluster presidential bid went on a deathwatch after his debate debacle.
Oct 26, 2011: Rolling Stone: Rick Perry: The Best Little Whore In Texas
The Texas governor has one driving passion: selling off government to the highest bidder
The Texas governor has one driving passion: selling off government to the highest bidder
Left Coaster: June 11, 2011: The blogger over at the Left Coaster critiqued MSNBC in in't post-Keith Olbermann years and decided it was failing. After all, "Keith is long gone and no longer getting them attention by association." Anyway, he writes that "this morning, while watching Chris Jansing's show I was treated to a discussion between two MSNBC "analysts" who both talked up Rick Perry's job creation record as if it made him a natural and serious challenger to the president. Neither of these "analysts", nor the always well-dressed host herself once pointed out that Perry's job creation record is grossly oversold and swallowed by a gullible media. Nor was it pointed out that most of his newly-created jobs came at the expense of other states, or through the oil industry, or were in fact minimum wage jobs that had no benefits. Not one of the "analysts" nor the host pointed out that Perry has the highest number of uninsured workers in the country. Nor was it pointed out that for all this supposed job growth, his state is saddled with monumental deficits. Yet somehow with this record, MSNBC runs about five minutes this morning on an allegedly center-left news operation telling us that a governor with a minimum-wage and oil industry crony capitalism jobs record who believes that his state should break away from the union to be a standalone Christian enclave would be a credible candidate in 2012."
MSNBC: Losing some favor with some of their intended demographic
MSNBC: Losing some favor with some of their intended demographic
Aug 29, 2011: Slate: Rick Perry's God
Does the Texas governor believe his idiotic religious rhetoric, or is he just pandering for votes?
Does the Texas governor believe his idiotic religious rhetoric, or is he just pandering for votes?
Apr 23, 2009: Right Wing Watch: Rick Perry: The True Believer
There are few politicians in office today that can rival Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s willingness to publicly associate himself with the Religious Right – and not just the “mainstream” groups like the Family Research Council and Focus on the Family, but with fringe, B-list figures like David Barton and Kelly Shackelford and groups like the Texas Restoration Project. To this ever-growing list we can now add people like Rick Scarborough of Vision America and groups such as the US Pastor Council:
There are few politicians in office today that can rival Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s willingness to publicly associate himself with the Religious Right – and not just the “mainstream” groups like the Family Research Council and Focus on the Family, but with fringe, B-list figures like David Barton and Kelly Shackelford and groups like the Texas Restoration Project. To this ever-growing list we can now add people like Rick Scarborough of Vision America and groups such as the US Pastor Council:
James Richard "Rick" Perry (born March 4, 1950) is an American politician who is the 47th and current Governor of Texas. A Republican, he was elected Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 1998 and assumed the governorship in December 2000 when then-governor George W. Bush resigned to become President of the United States. Perry was elected to full gubernatorial terms in 2002, 2006 and 2010 and is the fourth Texas governor (after Allan Shivers, Price Daniel and John Connally) to serve three terms. With a tenure in office to date of 13 years, 72 days, Perry is the second longest serving current U.S. governor – after Terry Branstad of Iowa. Perry served as Chairman of the Republican Governors Association in 2008 (succeeding Sonny Perdue of Georgia) and again in 2011. Perry is the longest serving governor in Texas state history. As a result, he is the only governor in modern Texas history to have appointed at least one person to every eligible state office, board, or commission position (as well as to several elected offices to which the governor can appoint someone to fill an unexpired term, such as six of the nine current members of the Texas Supreme Court). Perry won the Texas 2010 Republican gubernatorial primary election, defeating U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and former Wharton County Republican Party Chairwoman and businesswoman Debra Medina. In the 2010 Texas gubernatorial election, Perry won a third term by defeating former Houston mayor Bill White and Kathie Glass.
On August 13, 2011, Perry announced in South Carolina that he was running for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in the 2012 presidential election. Perry suspended his campaign in January 2012 and eventually endorsed Republican nominee Mitt Romney. On July 8, 2013, Perry announced that he would not seek re-election to his fourth term in the 2014 election, planning to retire instead. Unnamed sources said to be close to Perry told the National Review that Perry may focus on another White House bid for 2016.
On August 13, 2011, Perry announced in South Carolina that he was running for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in the 2012 presidential election. Perry suspended his campaign in January 2012 and eventually endorsed Republican nominee Mitt Romney. On July 8, 2013, Perry announced that he would not seek re-election to his fourth term in the 2014 election, planning to retire instead. Unnamed sources said to be close to Perry told the National Review that Perry may focus on another White House bid for 2016.
