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Let The Rick Perry-And-Thrust Begin! (Paul Krugman Edition)

When Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R-Pray with Me Now) jumped with both boots into the GOP presidential primary on Saturday, he made it clear that the centerpiece of his campaign would be his job-creation record. Via CBS News: Perry cited … Continue reading

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Scary Photo o’ the Week

So far, anyway. From today’s Los Angeles Times: Texas Gov. Rick Perry attempts to quiet the crowd after his introduction by Reverend C. L. Jackson during “The Response” at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Aug. 6. (Richard Carson, Reuters Yikes. Your … Continue reading

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Rick Perry And Trust

As Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R-Secede or Lead!) prepares to formalize his peekaboo participation in the GOP presidential primary, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow has produced a jaw-dropping profile of Perry’s preacher pals who endorsed his Prayer-apalooza last weekend. (Perry at his … Continue reading

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Let The $4 Billion Rumpus Begin! (Rick Perry Edition)

There’s so much money pouring into the 2012 presidential campaign, ads are now running for candidates who haven’t even entered the race. Exhibit $: Super PAC Jobs for Iowa has launched a two-week flight of TV spots promoting the presidential … Continue reading

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WSJ Gets Punked By Two-Faced Political Adviser

Clearly Wall Street Journal reporter Neil King Jr. has never introduced his right hand to his left. From King’s Thursday piece headlined “New Whispers of Perry Bid,” about the presidential prospects of Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R-If I Can’t Secede From … Continue reading

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GOP: Grand Oy! Party

The bigger the Republican presidential pool gets, the smaller it looks. Here are the latest entries from the Great Mentioner: 1) Via Politico Playbook: –TEXAS GOV. RICK PERRY: @gretawire: i think Gov Perry will run….he did not say that but … Continue reading

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Good News For Kinky Lovers

The Lone Star-studded political news this week is that Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Don’t Mess With My Political Ambitions) has made a beehive – sorry, beeline – to the Texas gubernatorial race. Hutchison announced that she’ll leave her Senate seat … Continue reading

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