I didn't get to see the debate last night I was recording my radio show "Hair on Fire" with my guest Peter Ingemi "Da Tech Guy" who had flown in from Massachusetts to be on the show. We were discussing Perry's border security and Cain's many allegations. So I was anxious to see how it went and all I could find on the internet was "Perry's Ooops". Needless to say I was upset and am still looking to find a video of the entire debate. Friends that saw the debate sent me e-mails that Perry was great until he had the brain fart. Face it all us has had those moments. Perry did have the cojones to admit his mistake and get back in front of the cameras the next morning. An Ooops isn't as important
as the rest of his message.Watch the entire debate: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Thanks to WF a really good doobie who sent the links to me.. XOXO
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I’m glad I had my boots on tonight because I sure stepped
in it out there.
He added that he may have momentarily forgotten the "Department of Energy," but he hasn't forgotten his conservative principles.
This morning, Governor Perry made the rounds on the various network TV shows, appearing on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, Fox & Friends, and CNN's American Morning, plus the Laura Ingraham radio show. He's been charming, self-deprecating, and on message. Governor Perry will be appearing on Fox News with Megyn Kelly this afternoon, as well as Greta Van Susteren later tonight, and David Letterman this evening (and likely others).
As Ben Domenech put it in his morning email, The Transom:
It could've been worse only in one of three ways: he could've said something that was a lie, or unprincipled, or unintentionally vile (the last one destroyed George Allen in Virginia).
A momentary lapse in memory is forgivable and understandable. A permanent lapse in judgment on various critical issues is not (not naming names, but you can imagine whom I might be talking about).
Business Insider says of the brain pause: "The Best Thing That Could Have Happened To Him"
In contrast to the Herman Cain camp, Perry's team has been a model for crisis management in the aftermath of the gaffe. The chagrined candidate has been making the morning show rounds today, displaying a startling humble and human side in the face of some pretty snarky talk show hosts.
Perry's media blitz is now starting to look a lot like a comeback tour. Perry's "I just made a mistake" message has actually set the candidate free, allowing him to shrug off his campaign talking points and show off the straight-talking humility and humor that has long been his strength as a politician.
It's obviously not the best thing that could have happened, but the reality is that a "brain fart" doesn't change the fact that Governor Perry has the best record on jobs and the economy, that he is the most complete conservative candidate in the race, that his bio (agricultural background, military veteran, etc.) is the most presidential in the field, or that his plans on energy/jobs/taxes are the best on the table by far.
And for Pete's sake, at least he didn't do this.
And, at least Governor Perry knows how to pronounce "corpsman."
One Perry supporter sent this along via email:
Did Governor Perry say there were 57 states? Did he say that kids with asthma could be cured by putting them on a ventilator? Did he promise to hold unemployment to 8% or less? Did Governor Rick state that we’re the country who built the INTER-continental railroad?
Or maybe he said something really dumb like, “The Middle East is obviously an issue that has plagued the region for centuries.”
Did our soon-to-be President say some police department somewhere “acted stupidly” for doing their job?
Did he regret not being able to speak “Austrian”?
Did he mock the Special Olympics?
Nor did Perry get caught with an open mic this week trashing our closest ally in the Middle East. He temporarily forgot the name of an agency he intends to cut out anyway for being so forgettable.
He added that he may have momentarily forgotten the "Department of Energy," but he hasn't forgotten his conservative principles.
This morning, Governor Perry made the rounds on the various network TV shows, appearing on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, Fox & Friends, and CNN's American Morning, plus the Laura Ingraham radio show. He's been charming, self-deprecating, and on message. Governor Perry will be appearing on Fox News with Megyn Kelly this afternoon, as well as Greta Van Susteren later tonight, and David Letterman this evening (and likely others).
As Ben Domenech put it in his morning email, The Transom:
It could've been worse only in one of three ways: he could've said something that was a lie, or unprincipled, or unintentionally vile (the last one destroyed George Allen in Virginia).
A momentary lapse in memory is forgivable and understandable. A permanent lapse in judgment on various critical issues is not (not naming names, but you can imagine whom I might be talking about).
Business Insider says of the brain pause: "The Best Thing That Could Have Happened To Him"
In contrast to the Herman Cain camp, Perry's team has been a model for crisis management in the aftermath of the gaffe. The chagrined candidate has been making the morning show rounds today, displaying a startling humble and human side in the face of some pretty snarky talk show hosts.
Perry's media blitz is now starting to look a lot like a comeback tour. Perry's "I just made a mistake" message has actually set the candidate free, allowing him to shrug off his campaign talking points and show off the straight-talking humility and humor that has long been his strength as a politician.
It's obviously not the best thing that could have happened, but the reality is that a "brain fart" doesn't change the fact that Governor Perry has the best record on jobs and the economy, that he is the most complete conservative candidate in the race, that his bio (agricultural background, military veteran, etc.) is the most presidential in the field, or that his plans on energy/jobs/taxes are the best on the table by far.
And for Pete's sake, at least he didn't do this.
And, at least Governor Perry knows how to pronounce "corpsman."
One Perry supporter sent this along via email:
Did Governor Perry say there were 57 states? Did he say that kids with asthma could be cured by putting them on a ventilator? Did he promise to hold unemployment to 8% or less? Did Governor Rick state that we’re the country who built the INTER-continental railroad?
Or maybe he said something really dumb like, “The Middle East is obviously an issue that has plagued the region for centuries.”
Did our soon-to-be President say some police department somewhere “acted stupidly” for doing their job?
Did he regret not being able to speak “Austrian”?
Did he mock the Special Olympics?
Nor did Perry get caught with an open mic this week trashing our closest ally in the Middle East. He temporarily forgot the name of an agency he intends to cut out anyway for being so forgettable.
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The important issues that Rick Perry represents is not the Ooops.. It's his position on the issues..
I am a conservative of conviction, not of convenience. As
president, I will take a wrecking ball to the Washington establishment and get
government out of the way so we can get America working again." – Gov.
Rick Perry
The Issues
Rick Perry will get government out
of the way so we can get America working again. By cutting taxes, repealing
regulations, balancing our budget and expanding domestic energy production
America can create millions of new jobs. Perry not only espouses conservative
economic ideas – he has put them to work in his home state, where nearly 40% of
America’s net new jobs have been created since June 2009.
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Washington is broken. President
Obama and other establishment politicians think it can be fixed with a pair of
tweezers. Rick Perry knows it will require taking a wrecking ball to the three
pillars of big government: overtaxing, overspending and overregulation.
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As a proud Air Force veteran, Rick
Perry believes we must pursue peace through strength and provide the resources
to maintain the finest military force in history. Perry will advance American
interests abroad by standing firm with our allies, and ensuring American blood
and American Treasure are spent only when American interests are threatened.
Equally important, he will protect the American homeland by forcing Washington
to fulfill its constitutional duty of securing our borders.
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Rick Perry believes government must
stimulate job creation so more Americans are covered by employer-sponsored
health plans. We must repeal Obamacare, and completely transform the healthcare
safety net and entitlement programs that face long-term fiscal instability.
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Rick Perry is a conservative of
conviction, not of convenience. On the bedrock issues of life, marriage and the
Second Amendment, Perry’s conservative values are clear and consistent.
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