Archive for: Rick Perry

Unemployment Drops to 7.8% – In Texas

Unemployment Drops to 7.8% – In Texas

Oh look: AUSTIN – Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent in December, down from 8.1 percent in November and down from 8.3 percent in December 2010. The Texas Civilian Labor Force grew by more than 17,000... read more »

 

Santorum May Be Key in CNN Debate

Santorum May Be Key in CNN Debate

Thus far today we’ve had a fair amount of political excitement in the GOP primary race. It seems Iowa can’t count and basically declared the caucuses a tie, Gov. Rick Perry finally read the tea leaves the rest of us did two weeks ago and... read more »

 

Perry’s Departure

Earlier today, Rick Perry announced that he will give up his attempt to win the Republican nomination and that he endorses Newt Gingrich. Perry decided to withdraw at a time when his numbers are, without exaggeration, far below what we expected... read more »

 

Rick Perry to End Presidential Bid, Endorse Newt

Rick Perry to End Presidential Bid, Endorse Newt

UPDATE: Politico reports Perry is likely to endorse Gingrich at an 11AM event in Charleston, where he will make his campaign’s end official. A couple days before the South Carolina primary and the day of the last debate before the contest,... read more »

 

Why is Rick Perry Invited to the CNN Debate, But Not Buddy Roemer?

Why is Rick Perry Invited to the CNN Debate, But Not Buddy Roemer?

EDITOR’S UPDATE: Turns out according to CNN and the joys of rounding, Perry does indeed make the cut: Perry was at seven percent in two national polls, but a third poll, from CBS News, asked the same question twice, one of which had... read more »

 

When Mitt Romney Came To Town

When Mitt Romney Came To Town

I had a chance to watch this 27-minute movie yesterday. There is no denying that the content in it probably would be highly effective on any television audience (I don’t know if it will be aired anywhere) with the material that is being... read more »

 

CNN Fudges Numbers, Invites Rick Perry to SC Debate

CNN Fudges Numbers, Invites Rick Perry to SC Debate

I like Rick Perry, but this isn’t the least bit right: CNN now says that Rick Perry is being invited to their debate in South Carolina on January 19, two days before the big primary in which he hopes to make his last stand. This despite... read more »

 

Republicans Attacking Capitalism Is Unforgiveable

Republicans Attacking Capitalism Is Unforgiveable

Ronald Reagan must be turning over in his grave given the recent behavior of Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry, and their attacks on capitalism. I don’t care what adjective they used – crony, predator, vulture – to try to lessen the impact... read more »

 

What I Expect in New Hampshire

Been a busy day, but I’ll drop in just long enough to give my opinion on what I expect tonight in the New Hampshire primary: First place – Duh. Romney by about 15 to 20 points. At that margin, does it even matter? Second place –... read more »

 

Tom’s New Hampshire Primary Predictions

Tom’s New Hampshire Primary Predictions

Since we have Thomas, Tommy and Tom all at The Right Sphere I opted to include my moniker in the title so others may weigh in and we can keep track of who’s who. We are actually thinking about a set of bubble-gum trading cards just so everybody... read more »

 

NH Poll: Paul, Huntsman in Horse Race for Second Place

NH Poll: Paul, Huntsman in Horse Race for Second Place

Unlike in Iowa, the guy set to come out on top in New Hampshire is all but certain. Romney should, by all accounts, blow away his next best competitor in the state by at least 10 points. If he doesn’t, Mitt may just fall prey to the... read more »

 

The Republican Debatapalooza Review

The Republican Debatapalooza Review

It’s only fitting after posting, The Republican Debatapalooza Preview yesterday that a follow-up review is warranted. Overall both debates were very close to expectations but noticeably without the real fireworks I thought we might see given... read more »