Tag Archives: 2012 Election

Roundup of Reactions to Rick Perry’s Announcement

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Jonathan McClellan at The Right Side of Austin has the complete text of Perry’s press release, text message, and tweet. Texas Iconoclast: “My early guess is that Perry will breeze through the GOP Primary with little difficulty and will continue … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Makes His Presidential Run Official

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Lawrence Person

As expected, Texas Governor Rick Perry announced he was running for President today. Here’s the most complete video I could find of the announcement: He also has his website up. I have a lot of fish to fry today (and … Continue reading →

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Perry’s In

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Lawrence Person

So I’m reading from multiple sources, Perry spokesman Mark Miner evidently having let the cat out of the bag on Fox News. As reported, the official announcement will come Saturday. This might be a good time for no-hopers like Jon … Continue reading →

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Dear Ricardo Sanchez: Happy Two Month Anniversary!

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Lawrence Person

That is to say, it’s been two months since you last updated your website’s news page. Even though I’m on the other side of the political aisle, I thought I would offer you a “protip” for running for the Senate: … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry to Announce Presidential Campaign Saturday in South Carolina

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Lawrence Person

So says Politico. I think Perry will jump in, will win the primary, and will beat Obama, primarily because I think he’s sharp enough and mean enough to win. Perry looks as good as Romney, has as much Tea Party … Continue reading →

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My Interview With Ted Cruz (And Related Thoughts)

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Here’s the video edit of my interview with Ted Cruz (click for a larger version on YouTube): (I think I should have sucked in my gut more.) After the interview, Cruz said that he reads the blog (which I believe, … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Update for August 3, 2011

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Lawrence Person

The Cruz campaign emailed to say they’ll be sending me the video file of the interview sometime in the next 24 hours, so here are a few race updates to tide you over until then. Matt S. Dowling has his … Continue reading →

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Random Reflections on a Very Busy Saturday

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Lawrence Person

My entire weekend was quite booked, for both political and non-political reasons: I interviewed Ted Cruz. I attended the Texas Senate Candidate Forum in Austin (which I liveblogged here). I left the forum before the end to attend my regular … Continue reading →

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Liveblogging the Austin Texas Senate Candidate Forum

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Lawrence Person

5:30: I have to duck out for another appointment. Hopefully some further thoughts tomorrow. 5:29: Pettinger: Will filibuster any new organizations, opposes executive orders, Czar. Would eliminate Dept of Health and Human Services. I’m surrounded by several young children who … Continue reading →

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Texas Senate Race Updates For July 26, 2011

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I’ve been meaning to do a general Senate Race update all weekend, but things have been hopping: Jim Geraghty has a piece up over at National Review Online on Ricardo Sanchez’s disappointing debut. I get quoted on the race. Ted … Continue reading →

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