right. Remind everyone that you aren’t called the “Jobs Governor” for nothing!!!! Have friends/family in PA waiting for you to visit their state and give some hope!!! Hang in there and keep on going. Great debate last night as well as The Huck’s forum.

and I hope you stay in this fight for the long haul. When the dust keeps settling, it will become clear to more and more people that you would be an outstanding president for a nation in despair.

Thank you for all that you have done and are doing. Many of us here pray for you and your family daily. God bless you, sir.

Sir, I want to thank you for stopping by. I agree it is time that Washington, D.C. be put in it’s place. The Founding Fathers never intended for the Federal Government to be this big. I fully believe a large part of the problem began when Senators began being elected by the citizens of the state instead of by the state’s legislature. It is time for that to change.

You, sir, are the only one running with a strong record of fighting for states’ rights and please continue to point that out. You are also the only current Executive of a state. I am perplexed, and disturbed that someone like Mitt Romney has a chance to win this nomination. I believe you have a strong chance, Governor Perry. Unlike Mitt Romney, or anyone else on that stage, it seems to me that you aren’t running because of your ego, but because you truly recognize the danger that this nation is in.

God bless you and may God bless this nation by giving the citizens the wisdom to vote for you.

sunshine in Texas today, kind of warm for January (70s!). Another homerun debate last night! Standing ovation over here Shared with Tweeters today the highlights from Politico debate where you were the first Republican candidate since Ronald Reagan to get a standing ovation on the “execution” question by Brian Williams. Apparently Rush Limbaugh needed a reminder

From the heart of Aggieland, stay on the campaign trail —> the last true conservative that honors the Reagan proverbial three-legged stool, sound fiscal economic policies, pro-family values, and strong foreign defense policy. Great job Governor!

If you’re going to use the Bain Capital part of Romney’s resume to attack him, do so from a morality standpoint. It’s easy to make the argument that what was done by Romney was to line the pockets of himself and not benefit those working for the company he took over. The argument can be made that a man who will destroy those around him to better himself can’t be trusted to put the good of the nation before himself.

Stay in for the long haul. You are the full spectrum conservative in the race, and people will recognize that. Stick to your guns and you will prevail.

You have arrived. You are comfortable in those debates now and are the most charismatic person on the stage!

I did applause tracking. Newt got a lot more applause – thanks in part to Juan Williams, but your 3 big ones (in a row, I might add) were just as loud and long as Newt’s. The other candidates’ audiences were unenthused by comparison – either less loud, less long, or both.

We all want you to hang in there and let the others drop out. Once it’s you and Newt – THEN America will have a clear choice.

Take it to all fifty-seven states, Gov! We’re with you all the way. Besides, I heard you always come from behind for the win.

God bless you and yours!

- a small monthly donor who will never withdraw his support, maxing out for you this cycle

I love your stance on states’ rights and that Congress needs to go home and live under the same rules as the rest of us.

I prayed you would get in the race and you have my support! I look forward to going to D.C. in January 2013 to see you sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.

I am finishing up my Masters in Education and will start teaching high school American Government and Economics this Fall. I look forward to talking to my students about you and how you are working hard at making sure the opportunities are their for them to enjoy.

Keep up the good work and I look forward to voting for you on Super Tuesday here in GA!

visiting with us here at Red State.

Loved your forum Saturday with Huckabee and the debate last night. You absolutely nailed it both times. Wow! I was here cheering for you. I agree with everything you said, but when you addressed the top of our Marines’ -gasp- “utterly deplorable behavior,” it was all I could do to refrain from running out into the streets to announce to everyone what you replied – Paul Revere style, without the horse. They are NOT criminals! It was bad judgement, but no more so than running a stop sign – less, actually, they were not endangering anyone. The deplorable acts have come from the terrorists, and we cannot ignore or forget that.

Thank you for taking the time from your busy, busy schedule to give us updates. You have my vote all the way to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue – and that will not change!

You have given us in a nutshell the reason this country needs you for our president. I am praying for you and yours each day. Thanks for keeping in the fight. BTW- well done in your last several debates. You have fulfilled your prediction that you would get good at this!

How do you figure BHO is a Washington insider? You will be like every other politician, dragging along other political friends who may have been in Washington, but may not.

You can’t do 1/2 of what you promise here as President, because things like Congress sessions are not Presidential powers. Better you should stay in Texas and dream big dreams and maybe even read a copy of that book called the Constitution.. But suggest you drop out first.

Thank you very much Gov. Perry. Thank you for standing up for what this country needs, smaller gov’t and less regulation. Thank you for being there.

Please stay in the race for the long haul. It is clear that Santorum isn’t in this for the long haul, he doesn’t have the resources and Newt is most likely in the same boat.

Please stay in and thank you very much.

…what is your plan to neuter the federal government if you aren’t president? Do you take up and lead the battle for a restoration of federalism or do you curl up in a ball in the corner and let them to continue to run roughshod over the states?

Win or lose governor I think there is a critical role for you in the restoration of our republic and you will have my full support.

I hope you stay in for the long haul. Forget about the MSM just work hard to get you message out. Many here on RS do our part by visiting other sites and posting about you. The MSM have decided to Palinize you maybe not as viciously as they did Sarah Palin (it is hard to denigrate your record) but they have decided to marginalize you and your campaign and it is up to the grassroots to overcome their Palinization of you. I have been one of your supporters and have been contributing as much as I can every month and will continue to do so until I hit the individual campaign limit. I will continue to support you as long as you are in the race. I truly believe you are the only hope we have to save America as all the other candidates believe that it is the governments responsiblity to take care of us and you are the only one who believes that we as individuals can make our own choices. One size fits all government does not work. May God bless you and see you through to the nomination. You are in my prayers and have my support every day.

is as simple as voting for Gov. Perry….

It really is that easy.

South Carolina what are you waiting for?

Newt can be President Perry’s VP….

The other Rick needs to get lost.

Hi Gov. Perry,
I am so grateful for the opportunity to say a few things to you. If you ever have the time to read the posts here on RedState you will get a pretty good idea of how so many of your supporters feel about you, and how much we are committed to having your back.We all know you are the President this country needs to fight this enemy we have allowed in thru misguided voters. The politicians have become power hungry with an appetite that is out of control. Our freedoms are truly under assault and it’s amazing to me how those who are against our Constitution are using so many back door ways to strip us from our rights as Americans. It has occurred to me that these calls for our Presidential candidates to drop out of this race is one of those tactics.If the media and the establishment tell people often enough that the frontrunner is the one, no need to stay in the race, our right to vote is being nullified. If those who want to rule over us can’t take away our right to vote because the Constitution protects us, then why not convince us it’s already over without almost all of America not having a say yet in their state. In effect that is how our vote can be taken.
There are so many desperate for you to stay in this race to fight for America and her freedoms, but the most precious freedom we have is the right to vote and to be heard. If any of the candidates give in to pressure to drop out (unless they have no choice) because it will make a smoother pathway for those who are so arrogant to think they have it all sewn up, then I fear for us.
This primary is supposed to be a race, a contest. So let it be one. We the people deserve to have this process fully completed, or else why have one. Just so the establishment can tell us who they have chosen for us to vote for! Why vote then if it’s already a done deal?That sounds like a dictatorship to me.
America has been stripped down little by little for so many years that many Americans are getting used to living in the repressive ways of Washington and the media. We can’t allow that to continue. I believe that is why God has called you to run. He knows you are a fighter, He knows your heart, He knows He has your ear, and He knows He has your trust! Please don’t give up.Let Him use you to fight for this country which in turn is fighting for freedom everywhere.It’s not over until it’s over! I know you must be surprised at how so many have come after you to take you out for their own selfish purposes, but you are fighting for so many Godly things that I am sure hell itself would like to unleash on you. If God is for you who can come against you! God is for you, He says so in His Word.
Thank-you for standing in our place to try to right so many wrongs here. I believe with my whole heart if you will stay in this race you Will be the last man standing. Newt Will implode again(he can’t help himself) as he gets puffed up. He is already calling for you and Santorum to drop out so he has clear sailing. I thought he was running for all Americans, not just the ones who have had their vote in 2 states. Doesn’t he believe a President has the duty to protect all the citizens rights? Guess not. He’s what matters, not us! I am so tired of those and their actions to control us.If Newt, Romney, Santorum and Paul truly have the heart of an American President then let all the people of this country have a say, AND QUIT TRYING TO NULLIFY OUR VOTE.I know a Perry Presidency will again reawaken the American dream and bring her values back to the forefront.

I want the chance to cast my vote for you. I live in the state to your north and believe me I know first hand how competitive Texas is with regards to jobs. It is a state known for bringing in big job producers due to the economic freedom that exists there.

Do not give in to the media hype nor the spin that if you don’t get out of the race Romney wins. This argument makes no sense at all this time around given that whoever is the anti-Romney will be blackballed by the establishment. Romney has been crowned by some and will continue to be, no matter who stays in or gets out. I say fight till the end. Push the contest to all fifty states. This country needs you.

Thanks for once again answering the call to serve your country.

Restore the honor. Vote Perry 2012.

Do not let the hounds baying at your back dissuade you from the race.

The louder they howl, the more they show their desperation.

I, along with the majority, on this site know you are the man we need to help aright our country. I was hollering and hooting last night when I heard your replies and the roar of the audience in your support.

The naysayers are shameful in their attempts to shutter your mind and quieten your voice………..all the more proof you are what they fear!

Continue on. With God’s breath upon you!
Amen.

I’ve often said if I could appoint a President, it would be you.

But we do need confidence in your electability. People have a strong deep seated fear from earlier debate performances, oops moments etc… strong supporters here keep yelling “record, record, record….”

Unfortunately, America doesn’t look at records in depth and make a rational reasoned informed decision. It’s often on gut feel and confidence.

Buckley’s rule. Go for the conservative that can get elected.

I think the consensus polling is single digits in both SC and FL.

Can you share with us your thoughts on your path to victory from here?

What is going to change?

If your campaign thinks you can hang around until Santorum and Gingrich run out of resources? How do you think you can mount a challenge to Romney who would have won IA, NH, SC, FL and more? beyond by then?

Please share your thoughts on electability and path to nomination. It is the most lingering important question/concern that people have in throwing their support your way. It’s not your record.

Thanks!

Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.

Was for AG Commisoner and then Lt. Gov. Then unfortunately my husband had to take a job out of state. We love Texas and have family there. Gov. Perry is a good Gov. and we would be so blessed if he were our nominee. His military service and his leadership as Governor is what we need. I think Newt is so full of himself, give him one good debate and he declares himself the winner of the race. Santorum is really only a social conservative not a fiscal conservative, don’t want either one of them.
Just read Perry is proposing a Wounded Warrior Tax Plan, if you served this country and were wounded then you would not pay any taxes for 5 years. This is the least we could do for these great young men and women.
Praying for Perry and for the SC voters to see through the other two and come out Saturday and vote for Perry.

Please, stay in the race, I don’t think Santorum is going to go far and Romney is terrible…he can’t take the heat from his own party so how will he do against Obama? Just remember to look to Jesus for your help and strength. I am with you all the way!

She just said this on Hannity: the contest needs to keep going, eventually one or two of the conservative candidates will need to drop out. If she lived in SC, she would vote for Newt. Of course her husband already endorsed Gingrich, but Sarah (diplomatically) has called it correctly, and suggested the right vote is a vote for Newt.

Governor Perry, I like much of what you said here but I have a few qualms.

Returning power to the States is not the panacea some conservatives think it is. Some states like my own, California, routinely violate my property and other constitutional rights, and would continue to do if given more power.

The answer is to enforce the Constitution.

I would propose all legislation go under a ” Regulatory Impact Review” where those pieces of Legislation or regulation that impinge on our rights, particularly the Fifth Amendment and my rights to Life, Liberty and Property are reviewed under a Cost/Benefit – Risk/Return analysis where if unless there is a unquestionable benefit to a piece of Legislation that in any way impinges on my right that it be ruled null and void. And furthermore, I would propose all Legislation, regulations and ordinances from the last fifty years be reviewed in a similar manner by dates certain that would allow for an appropriate review.

A major reason our economy is in this devastating recession is that our regulatory system has strangled growth and forced much of our manufacturing might overseas. To return that manufacturing base home, we must squarely face that our regulatory system is broken. Badly. Unless we drastically overhaul our regulatory system, our economy will not return to prosperity.

Furthermore, within that regulatory reform effort, we must address the corrupt regulatory practices regarding our Financial sector and the FED. The Too Big Too Fail Banks have bought and paid for not only flimsy regulatory oversight but outright sweetheart giveaways from the FED and Congress. The Big Banks have committed outright fraud worth in the Trillions.

You, sir, have not addressed this fiasco. I believe that is one reason your candidacy has not taken off. It is a glaring omission. A true conservative would have been madder than hell about this outrageous fraud.

Unless the Big Banks are cleaned up normal lending will not return. Again, how can one expect there to be a recovery when small business cannot get a loan when appropriately qualified?

conservnca above, sums it up so beautifully….

Gov Perry, your points are all well taken and approved. You and your vision for America are spot on, and I think everyone knows it…At least I pray for that daily.
All your hard work putting yourself on the line is a credit to your character, your commitment and your record…But I find all your hard work is undone minute by minute by the establishment and our faux media. As Americans this should give us all pause for concern. It just feels like the Long arm of the government reaching out to strangle the values and principle you and we uphold.
This is IMHO just as big of a deficit as we have monetarily in our nation. I am as always standing strong in support of your candidacy, there are so many of us who are fighting our battles daily to uphold our convictions against the powers that be.
It will be an honor to continue to support you …. I pray that you keep up the good fight. I and my family have your back!

Please stay in the race. If you leave, there will be no Tea Party candidate left. My seven-year-old brother loves you–he has the picture of you and our Governor Jindal (with the John Deere tractor) sitting proudly in his bedroom–and was begging me to tell him yesterday that you’re pressing on. I assured him and our little sisters that yes, you’re persevering.

No matter what happens, the Lord is working all things for your good. And as your sister in Christ I want nothing but God’s best for your life. So press on and be of good courage, knowing that there’s a family here in Louisiana that labors in prayer for you everyday. Our God can do anything and He’s showed throughout history that He’s with those who trust Him with their whole heart.

please Gov. Perry.

I don’t know what your finances are but I would like every candidate to stay in until the very end. I am dismayed at how many politicians who are supposed to represent the American voters try to make decisions for them by asking candidates to leave the race to make room for others.

Taking away the rest of the states right to choose the person they really believe in by hounding candidates to leave the race is despicable. Also, since when did the religious leaders speak for all. Where does it say that in the constitution. Catholics, Evangelicals and other religions have congregations that have minds of their own. In fact, that is the American way.

Every American has the right to choose from all of the candidates not just those that the first few states decide upon. I see the system becoming more corrupt as each election goes by. I arrived in the US when the Watergate scandal was in bloom and I thought that things would get better. At first it did – but it is really broken now.

Our troops die to give the rights to other nations to chose their leaders. How in the world can we justify the circus that is taking place today. Candidates making decisions that they are the best candidates and that only they can win so the others need to leave the race. Candidates calling upon their competitors to leave the race should be disqualified for ignoring the rights of the voter to choose.

Red Staters. No matter which candidate you are supporting, please fight for the the rights for all Americans to choose from all of the candidates.

God Speed Gov. Perry and keep up the good fight. Only leave the race if you feel it is truly the answer, but if you do, I will be so disappointed.

My spouse and I supported you through several elections in TX and will now again from Florida. I think you should meet Col. Allen West in Florida. You would have a lot in common. He is a true patriot just like you. I am troubled that no ads or a web site is up in Florida. I also want to put up signs in our yard and daughter’s. You hit the ball out of the park at the debate. Ignore FOX new, they are no longer fair and balanced. God Bless.

which are ascribed to individual citizens of the Republic by God Almighty, not the government. Please keep that semenal distinction clear in ALL your communications!

The national government (no longer federal) under the Constitution is granted Powers by the People thru the States in the Constitution. Unless specifically enumerated, actions of the national government beyond those specified grants are usurpations of Rights and Powers not their own, and are wholly invalid!

Gov. Perry, I believe that you are the man for the hour, but it remains up to you to BE that man. Your early stumbles can be surpassed, but only by consistency, persistance, and intense focus on the goals of regaining Constitutional control of the national government again.

True, the conduct of the Legislative Houses are subject solely to the rules of their own making. You cannot unilaterally make such changes, nor get them to pass Amendments ordaining such strictures as you suggest. But an electoral mandate would require such measures to be brought to a vote, and, with the bully pulpit, pressure could be brought to bear to pass them, or bring them to the State Legislatures. Further, the established administrative bureaucracy must first be neutered to prevent them from becoming an entrenched oligarchyfurther removed from the control of the People or the Legislature. This is a similularity to the extraconstitutional power that the Judiciary has likewise usurped in the last century, by their own edicts.

Honestly, Governor, you are an imperfect vessel, as are we all. But it seems that your heart & soul is in the right place, and that you are being called to a higher service than you had previously contemplated. I trust you are accepting of this calling, not with arrogance, but with, as Gov. Palin called it, “a servant’s heart”, and that you will help to reestablish the Republic that our forefathers have fought and died for across the generations.

Godspeed, Governor! Never abandon the fight, for, as a Texan, you are our Favorite Son in this race. And if it takes a floor fight at the convention to succeed in preventing the RINO subversion of our Party, SO BE IT!!

We cannot tolerate any further subjugation to the amoral Obamanation that presently resides in the seat of power, May the Almighty strengthen you!

VICTORY, OR DEATH!!!

But first;
We are honored by your participation here. Thank you.
And also, thanks for announcing at the RedState event.

Ok, first, you have mentioned backfunding programs to the States.
I fail to see where that would be superior to just kicking the Federal Government out of those programs entirely.
The States shouldn’t even have to send their money in.
If the Federakl government get their ” Mitts ” on it… they will retain as much as they can . Cut them out of the loop.
Second…
Tell me what you think of recess appointments.
With a part-time Congress… it is problematic.
And we need to proceed with caution, unlike Obama, we tend to try to follow our rules rather than get around them. This could be a double edged sword.
Thanks,
Mark Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska

I hope you stay and respond to the comments on your post. While I don’t agree with all of your suggestions or actions as Governor in TX, I do like what you bring to the table and hope that other Republicans will look at you seriously come SC’s primary day.

That said, I do hope that your campaign specifies what a Perry administration would do about entitlements. I think I speak for most of the conservative movement when I say that spending is the issue for 2012, and your campaign seems to agree with me. Given this, entitlements are an important topic that your campaign can help to educate Americans on; particularly the extent to which they are responsible for government spending increases over the last decade and the ways that this can be curbed by applying free-market reforms for future generations. While your campaign has had its missteps, it can be a force for good, prove its seriousness, and impress fiscal conservative primary voters in SC by demonstrating a substantive, concrete approach to entitlements and creative solutions for how to fix them.

You are the only one I trust to do what is right for America.

God Bless

on this site and throughout the nation and stay in the race. Do not be discouraged by the naysayers and the supporters of other candidates who clamor for you to withdraw. We need a candidate who is honest and straightforward, one who has a history of performance and not just words, and most importantly, one who is a real conservative and supporter of the Tenth Amendment of our Constitution, and not a johnny-come-lately convert as is much of your opposition.

I have met you several times and was once privileged to spend two hours with you in an informal meeting in the drawing room of the old mansion while serving on the Board of Directors for the TMPA. I was very impressed with your knowledge and ability to speak on the topics of interest to our board and with your easy congenial manner. I appreciate all you have done for our state and look forward to your future service to our nation.

God Bless and…..

Go Gov.!

I am with you all the way. You are the only Republican presidential candidate who is not part of the Washington Ruling Class, as defined by Angelo Codevilla in this article that I will never forget:
http://spectator.org/archives/2010/07/16/americas-ruling-class-and-the

I was thinking about Codevilla’s piece today (not done rereading it yet) after reading Dan McLaughlin’s RS piece that analyzes Establishment v. “outsider.”

Your outstanding accomplishments as a long-serving governor are ignored by the media and by the Establishment on both left and right because you are part of what Codevilla calls the Country Class. (I’m not keen on that name, but haven’t thought of a better one yet.) You are in good company:

it is possible to be an official of a major corporation or a member of the U.S. Supreme Court (just ask Justice Clarence Thomas), or even president (Ronald Reagan), and not be taken seriously by the ruling class.

The parentheticals in the quote are Codevilla’s.

This is why you are the candidate that terrifies everyone from President Obama to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Way to go! Thanks for being on our side.

I hope we can hear from the other candidates

“I really like Governor Perry, but don’t think he can win” stuff is pure self-defeating bunk! Of course he can win! but if everyone is fair-weather voters and want to claim they voted for the winner and vote for the guy they “think” can win instead of the best man in the race then guess what! We don’t get the best man in the race to oppose Obama in November. I, for one, have not given up on Governor Perry. His debating skills the last few debates and Forums has been great……..if anyone looks weak up there right now it is Romney and Paul. I hope Governor Perry not only stays in but surprises everyone with his finish Saturday in SC. People didn’t think Reagan stood a ghost of a chance either and look how that turned out — and NO I am not comparing Perry to Reagan, there was only one Reagan as there is only one Perry and was only one GWB. I am so tired of people thinking Santorum is a great conservative, he is not… look at his REAL record! Newt is Newt — brilliant and very undisaplined and an ego that is bigger than his head.

They kicked out the true conservative in 2008, Fred Thompson. I pray they do not kick out you of the race this time, Governor. We here in Florida hold the first closed primary, the way that all of them should be, with only registered GOP members voting. I look forward to seeing you down here soon.

Great article! We need to work together and we can win this!! May God bless you!

I saw a comment last night that you did a great job in the debate, but you didn’t distinguish yourself.

Time’s running out.

KITCHEN TABLE ISSUES, sir. That’s the ticket.

It’s a big part of why Sarah Palin is a rock star.

It’s what Ronald Reagan spoke of all the time.

Talk about the price of a tank of fuel. Talk about the price of groceries. Articulate it like you do foreign policy issues: directly and without apology. Tie the rising cost of living to big government. That’s what people want to hear right now.

A bit OT, but I’d be interested to hear more about how to deal with Turkey. Given that the government there seems to have lots of support from the Europeans, shouldn’t they be thrown out of NATO as well?

Anything that’s not of faith is sin. Romans 14:23 God bless you.
1 John 4:4

and then Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert completely eviscerate Super-Pacs on Comedy Central. And Colbert’s pitch to South Carolina voters to vote for him by voting Herman Cain, because Colbert’s name is not on the ballot. I have no idea how that will influence the actual vote on Saturday, January 21, 2012.

If ever there was a Tuesday night to watch that 3:45 hours of television and relate it to this election year, last night was IT.

Who can you trust? was a common theme in all four programs.

Who has the courage and steadiness to walk into the line of fire was a common theme in all four programs. Jon Stewart’s Daily Show squeaked in on that one because Liam Neeson was the guest and he spoke at length about his new film, “The Grey” where he fights wolves to the death, without a gun.

It was the season premiere of “Justified” that renewed my faith that America knows it needs a strong leader, regardless of the polls. All I could think is that Obama and Romney need to be forced to watch “Justified” until they confess their cluelessness about America and human nature.

I never underestimate the power of popular culture to influence even our elections.

My shout-out to all who are captive to the conventional wisdom that South Carolina “picks Presidents” is that this year is different.

So what if SC started a trend in 1980?

2012 is a turning point in American history. I am not sure why anyone wants to be our next President. I confess, I just read the RealClearWorld entry by George Friedman of STRATFOR on Iran and the Straits of Hormuz. As usual, a very nuanced analysis – even confirming how Iran is intent on influence in Iraq in the void of America’s withdrawal.

A RED squirrel just appeared on my sugar maple. That is the FIRST RED squirrel since I have been her, since 2006. On January 10, 2012, I woke to watch a RED fox eat my grey squirrel, which I took as a sign that Romney would win NH and one candidate would disappear. Romney only hunts small varmints

A RED squirrel suddenly claiming a new home? Well, that’s something for the record book!

I wish Gov. Perry another great debate on Thursday night, and know the veterans in SC will defy conventional wisdom and vote for the only man they know they can follow over the hill and into the line of fire:

Governor Rick Perry. Who IS the most electable, in all fifty states,
Just please talk about how jobs from energy will jumpstart growth, in confidence, and dent that annual Federal deficit until you can finally find a way to get Tom Coburn’s “Back in Black” cost cutting plan into action.

And my personal thanks for not flinching when you had the chance on Turkey, whose PM Erdogan is a terrorist, for embracing Hamas and Iran, and murdering Kurds, and destroying Turkey’s free press, and intimidating what was once a proud, effective military into undisciplined mice.

When Rupert Murdoch starts criticizing Romney, nothing is inevitable.

and then Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert completely eviscerate Super-Pacs on Comedy Central. And Colbert’s pitch to South Carolina voters to vote for him by voting Herman Cain, because Colbert’s name is not on the ballot. I have no idea how that will influence the actual vote on Saturday, January 21, 2012.

If ever there was a Tuesday night to watch that 3:45 hours of television and relate it to this election year, last night was IT.

Who can you trust? was a common theme in all four programs.

Who has the courage and steadiness to walk into the line of fire was a common theme in all four programs. Jon Stewart’s Daily Show squeaked in on that one because Liam Neeson was the guest and he spoke at length about his new film, “The Grey” where he fights wolves to the death, without a gun.

It was the season premiere of “Justified” that renewed my faith that America knows it needs a strong leader, regardless of the polls. All I could think is that Obama and Romney need to be forced to watch “Justified” until they confess their cluelessness about America and human nature.

I never underestimate the power of popular culture to influence even our elections.

My shout-out to all who are captive to the conventional wisdom that South Carolina “picks Presidents” is that this year is different.

So what if SC started a trend in 1980?

2012 is a turning point in American history. I am not sure why anyone wants to be our next President. I confess, I just read the RealClearWorld entry by George Friedman of STRATFOR on Iran and the Straits of Hormuz. As usual, a very nuanced analysis – even confirming how Iran is intent on influence in Iraq in the void of America’s withdrawal.

A RED squirrel just appeared on my sugar maple. That is the FIRST RED squirrel since I have been her, since 2006. On January 10, 2012, I woke to watch a RED fox eat my grey squirrel, which I took as a sign that Romney would win NH and one candidate would disappear. Romney only hunts small varmints

A RED squirrel suddenly claiming a new home? Well, that’s something for the record book!

I wish Gov. Perry another great debate on Thursday night, and know the veterans in SC will defy conventional wisdom and vote for the only man they know they can follow over the hill and into the line of fire:

Governor Rick Perry. Who IS the most electable, in all fifty states,
Just please talk about how jobs from energy will jumpstart growth, in confidence, and dent that annual Federal deficit until you can finally find a way to get Tom Coburn’s “Back in Black” cost cutting plan into action.

And my personal thanks for not flinching when you had the chance on Turkey, whose PM Erdogan is a terrorist, for embracing Hamas and Iran, and murdering Kurds, and destroying Turkey’s free press, and intimidating what was once a proud, effective military into undisciplined mice.

When Rupert Murdoch starts criticizing Romney, nothing is inevitable.

We have only completed two laps of race. There is no Dominant figure that stands above the rest. Even if there were, he could still blow a tire.

Gov. Perry, Keep the stride. Stay in the race. You are are the only true Conservative in the pack. The only one we can really trust to shrink Government, control spending and protect our borders.

Thank you.

Governor stay the coarse. You heading into the south states and will find a much friendlier reception.

those of us in latter states the right to choose who we want to vote for. Please, please ignore all those(pundits, candidates,etc)who ask for any of you to drop out and help their chosen “one”. Being a staunch states rights candidate, I feel you will heed our call. If it’s a money issue call on the Nug, and your entertainer friends to fundraise for you. We are tired of getting to vote for the leftovers!

Next time, Newt says “consolidate behind a conservative”, just look at him and say…unless “Jeez Newt, unless No Child Left Behind, unfunded Medicare Part D, Individual mandates, and supporting Freddie Mac are conservative, there is only one conservative in this race and it is the Governor of Texas not the four big government insiders from Washington.” Simply, Governor Perry is the only small government conservative running for President in 2012.

or someone does from your campaign. I got in touch will Will F. On Drudge today…Obama appoints exec, who had been working in Obama’s admin for a while to head up OMB.

Obama’s ENTIRE administration is corrupt and his czars are communists.

http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/new-obama-omb-director-bain-alum/317976

BTW…Obama also going to reject permit for Keystone…also on Drudge. Come on Gov…get em

The problem goes much deeper than an out-of-control EPA, and the solution must go deeper than simply replacing the current administration. The EPA’s imperious disregard of the Constitution is only one manifestation of a national government which has expanded far beyond its original constitutional bounds. We can only hope to be permanently free of such bureaucratic overreach when we restore the original limits on the national government which have been stripped away by Supreme Court decisions since 1937. The Supreme Court jurisprudence allowing the unlimited growth of federal power is deeply entrenched. The only sure recourse is constitutional amendments restating the original constitutional limits on federal power. See http://www.timelyrenewed.com.

Two…Governor Perry and Ron Paul. The rest of these guys have circumvented it.

I cannot believe this…the IMP is asking for another $500 billion in bailouts…AND THE TREASURY…according to article is going to dip into pension fund in order to cover debt.

WOW…talk about playing into Perry’s Ponzi Scheme scenario….this is too much.

We here in VA are very disappointed that you won’t be on the primary ballot. However, we are hopeful that you will stay in the race for however long it takes to win this battle for all of us who want a true common-sense conservative in the WH. We want someone who tells it like it is, up front and personal..w/o sugarcoating the truth. I loved your book, “Fed UP!” and wish it was mandatory reading for ALL who will be voting in SC on Saturday and thereafter. We are conservatives who want to see our President following the Constitution, and you have proven you know how to do that very well. I believe you are true to your principles, w/o regard to consequences; and I respect people w/good ‘ole common sense solutions, which you have provided. To quote Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing!” We are praying for you to have a strong showing in SC on Saturday; and whatever happens, we pray you march on into FL! Never give up or give in as the battle is yet to be won! Godspeed!

and until you cannot run anymore you should stay in, if not only to give us a voice. I think Newt is a fraud, and you would do this country a favor if you do not allow him to become the nominee. Newt would destroy everything we have worked for since Obama got elected. Think about what it means to have Newt as the nominee,

Governor Perry,
If you have the money please stay in the race. Newt & Mittens are going to continue fighting while you talk of Jobs and ridding Americans of Obama. That second chance will come. Don’t listen to the news medias or anyone except your “inner voice”. When it says that it is time to get out, then go.
Where are all the money backers that wanted you to get in? If they still believe in you, then they should go rogue and add billions to your campaign. They should also get to every mic available and scream your praises. You are the only candidate with a message that can save this country. I thought that was their motivation in helping you get in the race.
Our prayers are with you.