Herman Cain to be Gone Soon - Rick Perry may Win the Nomination

It looks like more and more that the Democratic Party will not have to worry about one of the Republican contenders, specifically speaking about Herman Cain. Why? Because he is successfully isolating himself from his own party. Why? Because who can remember someone running as a presidential candidate that seemed more out of touch with the prerequisites of the President of the United States more than Herman Cain. As a few examples.....
He based his who plan on idea called the 9-9-9 tax system. But one thing in it that the Conservative party doesn't like is his so called national sales tax system. When he wasn't popular in the polls, the mainstream republicans did not mind him, and paid him no attention. But now that he managed to get to the top since the Texas Governor Rick Perry slipped up on national TV during a debate, now all of a sudden what he says matters.
Then came the sexual harrassment charges by more than one woman. It's one thing to make a mistake, but it's another to openly deny the charges and blame someone else. Even if Cain was right, what right does he have by saying in public that a specific person or organization is responsible, especially if he doesn't any solid facts. But that is exact what Herman Cain is all about. He truly doesn't care what he says or who he embarasses or ridicules. He originally said that he wouldn't allow any Muslims to serve at high levels of government. Republicans were still willing to put up with him, but they are not wanting to put up with him now, especially since he made it to the top of the polls. Now that can has slipped down because of his sexual harassment issue, and the fact that he doesn't know much about Libya and even professes not to care to know, saying "I'm not supposed to know anything about foreigh policy period. Just thought I'd throw that out," as he told a Milwaukee paper this past week. Oh my!! That statement alone should disqualify him from running from office. How can he blatently state that he doesn't need to know about foreign policy. As much as I despise President George W. Bush, I thought I never say a kind word for him, but I will say it now. At least George W. Bush did know about foreign policy, and was familiar with Libya, and Afghanistan and Iraq and Iran and other states that needed his attention. On the other hand Mitt Romney definitely can run rings around Herman Cain. Right now, I'll go out on a limb and state that Herman Cain now does not have a chance to win the Republican nomination.
Now, peoples attention are now centering around Newt Gingrich. But why??!! He's got the Fanny and Freddie issue circling his head, blaming the Democrats for the issues of Fanny and Freddie who gave out loans to people who didn't deserve them. But it was OK for him to receive more than a million dollars from that organization, meaning he was part of it. But he also puts them down and acts like a flipflopper on that issue.  Why is it that Mitt Romney can not gain any more momentum with the Republican constituants. Maybe that's because he has been around for such a long time trying to become President, and the Republicans know everything they need to know about him. Maybe he can't seem to gain more momentum because he is a confirmed flip-flopper on the issues. Whatever the reason, the field of Republican contenders for the Presidential race in 2012 will be slimming down soon. It won't be long now that Herman Cain will be out, and Rick Perry will soon follow. How long can the contenders at the bottom hang in there. Santorum, Bachmann, Paul all should drop out soon. Maybe the field will be clear on who may be left. President Obama is banking on Mitt Romney, as he is expected to nudge out Newt Gingrich for the nomination. Only time will tell, but I believe that the answers we are waiting for will be known very soon.

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Perry Loosing Support, Christie Won't Run Despite What Republicans Want

It's pretty bad when every Republican seems to be on edge, hoping that Chris Christie is going to run. The Governor of New Jersey now for just 2 years, supporters of the Governor expect him to step away as Governor and run for the President of the United States. What does that say for the 'already contenders' for the nomination for the Republican candidate for President? What it means is that the Republican party, or the voters of the party are not satisfied with their present candidates. Mitt Romney must be getting sick of the late comers as candidates that run against him. He and Michelle Bachmann easily had the lead amongst the party, but as soon as Rick Perry came on board to run, Rick Perry numbers dropped significantly. For the last 3 weeks or so, Mitt Romney ran in front, and was favored. But with his performance in Florida during the last debate, it appears as if the main Republican support for Rick Perry has dwindled. Obviously not a great debater, he may be following the footsteps of George W. Bush. Bush constantly stumbled in his speeches, and portrayed the prior president as stupid and ignorant.
Everyone except Chris Christie believes that he will run. He has previously stated that he would not run for president as he is not ready, but the Republican clan seems to think that they know better than him. Still at the end of the day, I'm feeling pretty confident that Christie will not run.

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Republican Presidential Debate in Orlando Florida

As for what was actually said between the two candidates, naturally as stated in the prior two debates between the Romney and Perry, social security was the hot and heavy topic in their discussions. Perry rebuffed Romney's accusation that he wants to eliminate Social Security at the Federal level and let the entitlement program be managed by the states. Perry then says "It's not the first time that Mitt has been wrong on some issues so far" and then said "The bottom line is, we never said we would move them back to the states."
After Perry wrote in his book that Social Security is unconsitutional, he now swears a "solemn oath" to protect the program and said that states, as a cost-saving measure, should allow Social Security recipients to opt out of the program if they choose. Romney now says that Perry is now backing away from his record as stated in his book just 6 months ago. Again another repeated statement by Perry, claiming that Romney's health care that was passed in Massachusetts is a blueprint of President Obama's health care reform legislation. So what does he think of Romney's plan? Perry calls it an "absolute bust". I've heard the same accusations during the last debate. Have we as observists of the debates now already have heard what both candidates are going to say? What else will they talk about and when? Their debates are getting pretty dry already.
Actually, there were others in the debate, including Utah Gov. John Huntsman, Minnesota Rep. Michelle Bachmann, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and businesman Herman Cain.
So what is the next debate going to be about? Most likely the same old thing, the same as the last debate and the same as tonight. The tone of the debates are already getting old. There are no new policies being introduced in the debates, and it is clear now that the only people who seem to really count in the race are Mitt Romney and Rick Perry. President Obama has over a year now to pick the two candidates apart, and he should have fun doing it. Both Republican candidates are extremely radical in their thinking, but the one candidate that most likely will "shoot himself in the foot" sort of speaking is Rick Perry.
Just for one moment, I asked myself if I really believed in conservative principles of the Republican party, which candidate would I'd rather be? As far as character, I'd rather be Mitt Romney as personally even if I were a Republican, I would be ashamed to be Rick Perry because of how he has acted on stage during the debates, and if I were either one of them, I would surely realize that I could never gain the great reputation that our present President Barack Obama has earned in less than 4 years as President. Patty Davis, the daughter of President Ronald Reagan has stated publically that her father would not appreciate the likes of either candidate and that neither of the candidates could hold a candle to her father. She also said that her father would be extremely disappointed in both of them for their verbal actions and stated beliefs as 'hard core' Republicans.

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Rick Perry Stealing the Show in the Republican Debates

It appears that the two top candidates for the Republican nomination are ex. Governor Mitt Romney, and Texas Governor Rick Perry of Texas. With Perry only in the race for only two weeks now, he is now leading in all of the polls for the Republican nomination. The two top candidates have been punching away at each other during two debates, as ex-Governor Mitt Romney attacks Rick Perry and Perry attacks Romney. Why is Mitt attacking Perry so early in the race instead of attacking President Obama in what they call his 'failed policies'. Maybe now it's because Mitt Romney is now fighting for his life, as the Republican constituancy seem to fully back him instead of Romney. Michelle Bachmann is also doing the same think. In matter of fact, Perry has taken away a large amount of support from Michelle Bachmann and seems to be stealing the thunder away from all of the other existing Republican candidates. Bachmann like others still campaigning are now fighting for their lives. Still, she has survived all other debates, where the candidates attacked each other, which makes you wonder if there really is a good viable candidate to run againist Barack Obama in 2012.
Unfortunately for the Republicans, Governor Rick Perry is the best choice so far, for the main Republican constiuancy, but on a National level, he doesn't stand a chance. If he had his choice, President Obama would rather run against Rick Perry, and not against Mitt Romney. But this is unlikely to happen, as Rick Perry will be booted out of the race soon. Who knows, soon the time may be right when Sarah Palin joins the race. If she is contemplating joining the fight for the Presidency, she most likely will wait until candidates such as Mitt Romney and Rick Perry fall from the race.
As for the other candidates, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, and others just do not stand the chance.
Recently, the Republican candidates like Mitt Romney, have published heir desires too in the #1 heated issue of the campaign, and that would be about jobs. Likewise, President Obama has published his plan in what he calls 'The American Jobs Act' and now is traveling accross the country in an attempt to promote his ideas.
Many Republicans are taking this opportunity to claim that President Obama seems to be running his own campaign, but presently all that President Obama is doing is to promote his Jobs Act, which he will try to get through the Congress.

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Bainer asks President Obama 'NOT' to present his jobs package by request

Here is a scenario. The Republicans are about to have one of their debates on MSNBC on September 7th, but also there were plans for President Obama to unveil his jobs plan the same evening.
But now the speaker of the House, Speaker John Bainer asks President Obama not to give his speech on jobs on the same evening of the Republican debate, and now the President concedes to Bainer's request. Was that Bainer's original idea. Of course not. It was originally stated that President Obama should not give his speech on the same evening of the Republican debates on MSNBC by none other than Rush Limbaugh. Need I say more?  Bainer has never showed any real leadership, toughness and never did anything within the Republican party as far as anything worth while, and definitely has never lead his party to create jobs for the working class.
Speaker Bainer is not only 'not controlling' his own party, but he is a big discredit to his own party.
The Republican party is shrinking. With the formation of the tea party, the Republican party is not a  strong party, but they now rely their strength on the candidates like Michelle Bachmann who has lost her lead with tea party supporters by the Governor from Texas, Rick Perry. In an attempt to regain her position with the tea party, Michelle Bachmann is now attacking Rick Perry, and  now makes radical comments, one being that Floridians should support "oil drilling" in the Florida everglades. That is an absolutely crazy thought.  Oil drilling in Florida, how crazy is that. She is now taking a radical approach in her thinking and is pushing further and further off the deep far right end.
During the debate, I'm looking forward in Michelle Bachmann attack all of her candidates in one form or another. She needs to do something to gain momentum in the race, but all of the other candidates are now leaving her in the dust. She actually now has nothing to loose in attacking her opponents in an attempt to gain the Republican ticket.
The candidate that tends to not criticize the others may be the one who will stand out in the debates, and that person may just be Mitt Romney.

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What is Candidate Rick Perry All About?

James --

Rick Perry is on the presidential campaign trail touting his record of giving a leg up to corporate special interests as some kind of "Texas miracle" that has created jobs.

In Texas, of course, we know this so-called "miracle" is a tall tale. For most middle-class families, it feels like we're working harder and harder under Gov. Perry, but falling further behind. We have the highest percentage of hourly workers earning minimum wage or less -- and our median household income has fallen to 47th in the nation.

So while the media continues its honeymoon with Rick Perry, those of us who have actually experienced his failed policies firsthand have a personal responsibility to make sure the rest of the country knows the truth about his record.

Let's send a signal by giving Gov. Perry a special welcome to the presidential race. Join fellow Texans in making a $5 donation to the Obama campaign today.

We've seen this movie before. A Republican governor from Texas decides to run for president on a record of "results."

If we don't stop him, we'll see an ending that's all too familiar: corporations make huge profits while good jobs get shipped overseas, and middle-class families are left hoping for a miracle that never comes.

It's up to us to introduce folks around the country to the Rick Perry we know in Texas: the man who supports the Tea Party plan to end Medicare as we know it, who would cut K-12 education spending and important investments in research and jobs, and who's so far out of the mainstream on climate change that he actually believes the globe is cooling.

Perry's going to try to outrun the truth in this race for president -- so those of us who know who he is and what he stands for need to make sure it catches up to him as fast as it can.

We can't stand by while Rick Perry tries to do to America what he's done to Texas -- help by donating $5 or more to President Obama's campaign today:

https://donate.barackobama.com/Welcome-Governor-Perry

Thanks,

Hector

Hector Nieto
Texas State Director
Obama for America

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Tim Pawlenty Drops Out - Governor Rick Perry Steps In

The vocal candidate Tim Pawlenty is no longer a candidate for President, as he expectedly stepped down from the race. During the Republican debates in Iowa, he verbally attacked Michelle Bachmann, but it seemed to backfire. It appears that the voters of the straw poll in Iowa decided to back his competitor Michelle Bachmann, as she narrowly won over Ron Paul. Tim Pawlenty was a distant third in the straw poll. He knew he needed a strong showing in the poll to be able to stay in the race, and he did not receive it.
Bachmann secured 4,823 votes, narrowly besting Paul, who had 4,671 votes. Pawlenty was chosen on 2,293 ballots.
On another twist Texas Governor Rick Perry now joins the race for President. I suspect now that three of the candidates will spar off next year against each other in verbal attacks to win the nomination. The three candidates I feel that will make it to the end are Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, and Rick Perry. If a straw poll amongst both democratic and republican voters were to take place today, to include Barack Obama, it most likely would be a no contest with Barack Obama winning the poll and then winning re-election.
In my opinion on the other hand, Michelle Bachmann will be no match to the last three candidates to make it through next year. Also I have stated in the past that Newt Gingrich also has no chance for nomination, and if he gains the republican nomination, President Obama will defeat him. Mitt Romney has more baggage, and he may need his money to fight a battle against Rich Perry to gain the nomination. Rick Perry may finally get the nod to run against Barack Obama, but will the country be able to withstand another showing of a governor of Texas as president of the country. People soon forget as Rich Perry followed George W. Bush in the governors mansion. He does not have the speaking ability, and charisma of our present President Barack Obama.

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