Tag: Rick Perry

That year, Yob was the chairman of the credentials committee, and during one of their meetings was invited into a side room into a conference with Rich Bond (then the RNC Chairman) and President Bush.  Bay Buchanan, Pat Buchanan's sister and campaign manager, was expected to be making an appearance at the meeting, and the president had some instructions for what he thought needed to be done.

What Bush wanted Yob to do was to let Buchanan lay out her entire case, put all her cards on the table.  After that, he was to spend the next 5 hours picking apart all of her arguments, and keep her in that room arguing her case for the rest of the afternoon.  And then, at 4 o'clock, he was to give up and let Buchanan have whatever she was still asking for.  She'd take the story back to her people that they'd fought all day with the establishment, and at least got them to give ground on what really mattered.  The story that would go back to the Bush supporters that they'd negotiated all day with the challenger's team, and finally given them their way on some positions that really didn't matter . . . for the good of the party.

I think that there is a lesson taught here that really should have been applied to the 2012 Republican Presidential Primary Campaign . . . and the 2012 Republican National Convention (especially when viewed in light of the 1964 campaign).

Right Governor Snyder?

With all due respect, it takes a little more substance to represent your state sir.  Especially when 26 states are ready to tell Obama where he can stick his health care.  They pretty much have already. And given the outcome of the upcoming electoral contests in the Senate, the Congress, and yes, the 'occupied' White house, its likely that doing anything to capitulate with the insanity would be a foolish endeavor we would have to roll back anyhow.

Why in the heck would we want to complicate things further?

Take a lesson from one of your counterparts.  Governor Rick Perry has kicked Obama's messenger, 300 style, into the abyss from which such laws emanate.

He pretty much told that gal to deliver a go-to-hell with the mandate, expansive overreach, and unconstitutional buggery of the american people with a letter delivered today.  A message for the man who was elected president in our nations fit of idiocy, who has shown himself to be incapable of recognizing cause and effect, misunderstands markets, and has no respect for what our founders shed blood for.  

Well, in case you've not already been told, what's-his-name...you know, that guy running for president...that one from Texas?  No, not that grumpy old coot who wants to shut down the Fed.  That other one.  You know!  Good hair.  Talks funny.  Carries a bit too much swagger.  Barry..Terry...Kerry...!!!  What's his name!?

Well, that guy - boy, did HE screw up last night at the GOP presidential debate in, um...you know - that state that looks like a mitten.  Jeez!  Can't remember...it's, um...you know, surrounded by big lakes, where they make cars.  Good heavens!  What's wrong with me!!??

Anywho, that dude from Texas was up on stage with all the other candidates and he seemed to be doing okay compared to previous debate performances.  He was going to make a point about the federal agencies he was going to close down once elected.  He ticked off the Department of Education and the Department of Commerce then, well, What's-His-Name forgot the third one!  Drew a complete blank!!  Can you believe it!??  What a dufus!  That idiot from Texas!  How stupid can you be??!!

Oh!  Funny stuff!

Well, I guess this whole nomination thing is over.  I like that black dude.  You know, the one with the chic problem - or at least the media tells us he has a chic problem.  That guy.  I like him but let's face it, he's just not ready to be president.

All the rest of those guys on the stage, they just don't have a prayer.  Only that tall white dude with the slicked back hair, smooth talking style, you know - that Mormon guy - he's the one.  Slam dunk.  Game over.

DCuz
(cross-posted from: http://rightcuz.blogspot.com

Not that I doubted who made the claim (Cain on Fox), but that the source that he got it from was at all credible.

In the end, it turns out that wasn't the case.

"It's been an amazing conference," said Michigan Republican Party Chairman Bobby Schostak. "The enthusiasm from our grassroots and from our elected officials is outstanding, and our attendees experienced it first-hand."

"This conference will pay huge dividends for our state and our country," Schostak said. "We will work with our leaders and our grassroots to continue to reinvent Michigan."

This year's conference incorporated numerous events, including addresses and appearances by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Texas Governor Rick Perry, Congressmen Thad McCotter, and Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus.

Besides Snyder, Michigan's Republican leadership on the island included Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, Attorney General Bill Schuette, House Speaker Jase Bolger, Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, and Congressmen Dave Camp, Candice Miller, Dan Benishek, Fred Upton, Tim Walberg, Bill Huizenga, and Justin Amash.

Many elected officials participated in panel discussions focused on making Michigan a job-growth engine.

"Republican activists had an outstanding conversation and we will continue the discussion throughout the upcoming year.  Our relentless positive action continues to drive success for all Michigan families."
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And that, ladies and gents, is where we go below the fold.