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Romney Camp Yanks Video Mocking Perry

Spate of new stories have same theme: These two don't like each other

(Newser) - Mitt Romney's camp has yanked a particularly nasty video of Rick Perry that splices together some of his bumbling, stumbling moments during the debates, reports the Hill . The campaign pulled the "Ready to Lead?" video after CNN raised objections, given that most of the clips come from the...

Rick Perry Will Propose National Flat Tax

It will be part of his economic plan that comes out next week

(Newser) - He may hate 9-9-9, but Rick Perry is all in favor of a national flat tax. The Texas governor announced today that he will propose one as part of his economic plan next week, reports the Weekly Standard . “I want to make the tax code so simple that even...

Romney Wins Angry Debate
 Romney Wins Angry Debate 
OPINION ROUNDUP
Oct 19, 2011 7:57 AM CDT

Romney Wins Angry Debate

Las Vegas showdown a bad night for Herman Cain, pundits say

(Newser) - The Republican candidates in last night's CNN-sponsored debate in Las Vegas were significantly more combative than in previous debates. But despite some fierce attacks and tense moments, Mitt Romney appears to have come out on top again, pundits say.
  • Romney was put on the defensive, especially by Rick Perry
...

Romney, Perry Tangle at Debate

Santorum also hits Romney on health care

(Newser) - The latest GOP debate has wrapped up, and it's clear Rick Perry had Mitt Romney in his sights. They had a number of nasty exchanges, including one in which Perry resurrected allegations that Romney hired a lawn service that employed illegals:
  • Perry: "You stood here and did not
...

8 Dos, Don&#39;ts for Tonight&#39;s Debate
 8 Dos, Don'ts for 
 Tonight's Debate 
OPINION
Oct 18, 2011 11:44 AM CDT

8 Dos, Don'ts for Tonight's Debate

Cain needs more substance; Perry just needs a better performance: Politico

(Newser) - Tonight’s GOP debate—the last one for three weeks—is one of the few remaining chances for the Republican presidential candidates to change the opinions (for better or worse) of millions of TV viewers before Iowa’s Jan. 3 caucuses . With that in mind, Maggie Haberman offers some advice...

At Tonight's GOP Debate, All Eyes on Herman Cain

While Rick Perry tries to dig out of his hole, Romney tries to get over the hump

(Newser) - Herman Cain’s sudden meteoric rise from political novelty to poll-topping candidate should put him in the spotlight at tonight’s debate—which might be a very dangerous place to be. The big question for Cain is “are you serious?” Politico ’s Reid Epstein writes, noting that Cain...

Scientists Revolt in Perry Climate Change Clash

Authors of Texas report want their names deleted

(Newser) - Officials appointed by Rick Perry have sparked a new firestorm in Texas over climate change science, the Guardian reports. Every scientist behind a recent 200-page environmental report is demanding to have his name stricken from the document after state officials deleted references to climate change. "This is simply antithetical...

Anita Perry Blames Obama for Son Leaving Job

She faults SEC regulations

(Newser) - Anita Perry made headlines yesterday when she complained that she and her husband had been "brutalized" of late because of their faith. (Her husband supported her statement today on ABC .) She was back in headline-making mode today, this time blaming the Obama administration for her son's job...

GOP Debate Winner? Either Cain or Romney
 GOP Debate Winner?
 Either Cain or Romney
OPINIONs
Oct 12, 2011 7:40 AM CDT

GOP Debate Winner? Either Cain or Romney

Which isn't good news for Rick Perry: Pundits

(Newser) - The instant analysis from the GOP debate doesn't exactly bode well for Rick Perry, who needed a big night in the eyes of pundits :
  • "Seems to me that it was a pretty good night for Mitt Romney, and for Herman Cain as well. ... Not sure that Rick Perry
...

Perry Puts US Revolution in Wrong Century

 Perry Puts 
 US Revolution 
 in Wrong 
 Century 
historical oops
Oct 12, 2011 3:39 AM CDT

Perry Puts US Revolution in Wrong Century

He tells fraternity about founding fathers' 16th-century fight

(Newser) - George Washington must be rolling over in his grave: Rick Perry blew into a Dartmouth frat house after the debate yesterday and launched into an explanation of his view that the founding fathers fought for state rights during the American Revolution—in the 16th century, notes ABC News . He was...

GOP Hopefuls Face Off in 'Well-Mannered' Debate

Herman Cain gets plenty of attention

(Newser) - The latest Republican debate has wrapped up, this one focused mostly on the economy and on the newest darling of the polls, Herman Cain. If Rick Perry was hoping to land a knockout punch on Mitt Romney, it never arrived. In fact, the night was "exceedingly well-mannered," notes...

Perry's Job Program Claims Wildly Inflated

Wall Street Journal looks at the numbers and isn't impressed

(Newser) - Rick Perry often boasts of his $440 million Texas Enterprise Fund, which he says has created more than 59,000 jobs. But the program’s estimates often appear wildly exaggerated, the Wall Street Journal reports. A $50 million grant to Texas A&M for a new Genomic Institute, for example,...

Gallup Poll Shows Herman Cain Passing Rick Perry, Nearly Tying Mitt Romney for October
 Cain Leaps Past 
 Perry, Nearly 
 Ties Romney 
Poll Numbers
Oct 11, 2011 8:43 AM CDT

Cain Leaps Past Perry, Nearly Ties Romney

Gallup poll shows Romney at 20%, Cain at 18%, Perry at 15%

(Newser) - It’s not a hoax or a dream: Herman Cain really has surged to the upper echelon in GOP primary polls. Cain more than tripled his support in Gallup’s October poll , jumping from 5% in September to 18%, just a hair behind Mitt Romney’s 20%. Rick Perry, meanwhile,...

Election 2012: What to Watch for in Tonight's GOP Debate
 For Rick Perry, 
 Tonight Is 
 Do or Die 
GOP DEBATE PREVIEW
Oct 11, 2011 7:57 AM CDT

For Rick Perry, Tonight Is Do or Die

What to watch for in tonight's GOP debate

(Newser) - The Republican presidential candidates head back to New Hampshire tonight for the Granite State's second debate of the year. What to watch for, courtesy of Politico , the Washington Post , and Reuters :
  • It's now or never for Rick Perry: Following a series of disappointing debate performances, time is running
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Perry Hits Skepticism on Immigration Record

Perry's in-state tuition for some illegals widely seen as wrong

(Newser) - Rick Perry is claiming his 11 years as Texas governor makes him an expert on illegal immigration, but GOP voters are increasingly skeptical, believing his in-state tuition plan for some illegals is broader and more "sinister" than it actually is, reports Politico . At three stops in Iowa yesterday, Perry...

Ron Paul Wins GOP Straw Poll; Cain Tops Perry

Perry's 'heartless' remark on immigration may hurt him

(Newser) - Supporters of Ron Paul continue to prove their savvy at winning straw polls. This time, Paul walked off with the today's Values Voter Summit straw poll in Washington, DC, taking 37% of the vote, Politico reports. The event for social conservatives gave Herman Cain 23%, Rick Santorum 16%, and...

Baptist Perry Backer Calls Mormonism a 'Cult'

Dallas pastor wants evangelicals to snub Mitt Romney

(Newser) - Rick Perry spoke today at the conservative Values Voter Summit, but the guy who introduced him seems to be stealing all the headlines. That would be Robert Jeffress, a Baptist pastor of a Dallas megachurch who told reporters later that Mormonism is a "cult" and that evangelicals should therefore...

Romney Tells Seniors to Beware 'Perry Scheme'

Social Security is safe, he promises

(Newser) - Mitt Romney, speaking at one of Florida's biggest senior citizen communities yesterday, assured his elderly audience that Social Security is safe—despite Rick Perry. The Texas governor, in a book published last year, called Social Security a "Ponzi scheme" because of its funding problems. "I think Social...

Herman Cain Tied With Romney Atop New Poll

Momentum carries him to No. 1 spot in CBS poll

(Newser) - If you thought Herman Cain's rise to second place in the new Washington Post poll was impressive, take at look at the new CBS News poll: He is tied at No. 1 with Mitt Romney at 17%. Again, his rise mirrors the fall of Rick Perry, who slipped from...

Perry's Next Racial Issue: Confederate Flag?

He could face fresh criticism over pending license plate decision

(Newser) - Rick Perry, currently facing criticism over the racist name of his family camp , might have a new problem: The AP points out that he has defended the presence of the Confederate flag in his state, and an upcoming decision on a flag-adorned license plate could thrust his stance on the...

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