The American Spectator

Rob| 9.22.11 @ 5:41PM

Gov. Perry's campaign team should read Amy Contrada's book Mitt Romney's Deception: His Stealth Promotion of "Gay Rights" and "Gay Marriage" in Massachusetts. If the Republican electorate were familiar with the contents of this book, opposition to his candidacy would be overwhelming.

Al Adab| 9.22.11 @ 5:49PM

What someone must do is reveal Romney for the Eastern, establishmentarian, accomodationist republican that he is. That wing of the party has opposed the Conservative movement since its inception. Remember George Romney and Nelson Rockfeller? Mitt is still his fathers' son.

Paul McGrath| 9.22.11 @ 6:01PM

Romney said he would attempt to repeal Obamacare on his first day in office. I take him at his word, but I must confess, I would feel much better if he'd renounce Romneycare.

As to the debate, I am more interested in learning about their positions on the various issues than I am interested in them attacking each other. Romney seems pretty good-natured and is quick on his feet. If Perry goes after him too hard, he might very well get Bachmann'd.

In fact, I predict it. Perry will be behind Romney nationally next week at this time.

Reaganaut| 9.22.11 @ 6:12PM

Perry hasn't shown much so far. I agree with Paul McGrath that a week from now Romney will be tied or ahead of the Rickster in national polls. We don't need heat right now, we need competency and we'll beat "the One" easily next November especially with Rubio as his VP. Romney already runs ahead of O in some polls and they aren't doing screens for likely voters yet. Unemployment will be over 9.5% by election day if the stock market's telling us anything.

Jack in Wi.| 9.22.11 @ 6:21PM

Nobody cares about either of these turkeys no matter how much the elites push them down our throats. They are both losers even if they win. The only candidates that incite any paasion are Ron Paul and Sarah Palin. Sarah, as of now, isn't running.

Reaganaut| 9.22.11 @ 6:38PM

Hi Jack in Wi

Remember Sharron Angle and Cristine O'Donnell? (I do, I live in DE and we threw away a guaranted R Senate seat for a witch!) Get real.

Bob Grant| 9.22.11 @ 7:10PM

Sarah would be a disaster. Paul doesn't have a chance.

Pick between the two and be comfortable with it.

Clint| 9.22.11 @ 7:24PM

Dr. Ron Paul Moves Up To Second In New Hampshire.

9/21/2011

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has surged among Republican voters in New Hampshire, and Rick Perry is a distant fourth, according to a Suffolk University/7NEWS (WHDH TV) poll of likely voters in New Hampshire’s GOP presidential primary.

Romney has opened up a 27-point lead over his nearest rival in New Hampshire, and pundits may have to rethink predictions of a two-man GOP race between Romney and Perry.
Front-runners gaining on pack

Romney (41 percent) gained 5 points since June, followed by Ron Paul (14 percent), and Jon Huntsman (10 percent). Huntsman and Paul gained 6 percent each since the last poll.

The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here.

Bob Grant| 9.22.11 @ 7:27PM

I'm Ron Paul and I approve of this message.

Clint| 9.22.11 @ 7:29PM

You're The Just One Of The GOP Ruling Elite's Flunkie Stooges,Boob.

Bob Grant| 9.22.11 @ 7:31PM

Flunkie Stooge whose hell bent on removing the dictator from office, not propping up my pet candidate.

Victor| 9.22.11 @ 7:53PM

That's What The GOP Ruling Elite's Flunkie Stooges Told Us About The Serial Traitor To Conservatism, John McCain.

The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here.

Al Adab| 9.22.11 @ 8:52PM

...and yes, Victor, Romney is to the left of McCain.

victor| 9.22.11 @ 9:46PM

Clintie/Poo;
"That's What The GOP Ruling Elite's Flunkie Stooges Told Us About The Serial Traitor To Conservatism, John McCain."

This is ME and I did not approve that message!

However, it's been 45 minutes and RuPaul has NOT mentioned the FED!

Herman Cain is Muy Hermano!
He gets better with every appearance.
Not only does he SAY the Right Thing, but he Means It!

Bob Grant| 9.22.11 @ 7:07PM

Perry's got serious issues with the Texas version of the Dream Act and the Guardisil dust up. The Texas Corridor "scandal" will also rear it ugly head at some point as well. He could put these problems to rest for good but chooses to hold his cards to his vest and not provided more information than what's minimally necessary. This may or may not work for him. It worked in Texas, Nationwide could be a different story.

On the other hand, his political team is top notch as recent evidence his Zero Obama political ad which was excellent.

The bottom line for me is I am growing more comfortable with either one of these candidates.

Clint| 9.22.11 @ 7:28PM

" Perry has troubled relationship with tea party

Tea Party groups from New Hampshire to Texas are collaborating to criticize Perry's record on immigration, public health and spending and his former affiliation with the Democratic Party.

Austin Tea Party activist Don Zimmerman, like many tea party activists in Texas and New Hampshire, prefer libertarian Rep. Ron Paul in his third presidential bid. Paul, Zimmerman said, is the true tea party favorite.

"Ron Paul pretty much invented the national tea party," said Zimmerman, a member of the Texas State Republican Executive Committee. "It's really unfair for these other candidates to come along and claim to be the tea party favorite. It's almost like it's starting to lose its meaning."

The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here.

Rise Up.