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Title: Gov. Perry Beats Hutchison in Texas GOP Primary
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URL Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100303/ap_on_el_gu/us_texas_primary
Published: Mar 3, 2010
Author: KELLEY SHANNON and JAY ROOT, AP writers
Post Date: 2010-03-03 01:01:58 by Murron
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Views: 1612
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Gov. Perry Beats Hutchison in Texas GOP Primary By KELLEY SHANNON and JAY ROOT, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas – Riding a wave of growing anti-Washington anger, Texas Gov. Rick Perry easily dispatched Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and a challenger backed by some in the tea party movement Tuesday to once again become the Republican nominee for the state's top office. Speaking shortly after Hutchison called him to concede, Perry continued the attack on the nation's capital that powered him past the state's senior senator, slamming Washington on spending, job losses, the heath care debate and for "trying to impose education standards" on Texas. "From Driftwood, Texas, to Washington, D.C., we are sending you a message tonight: Stop messin' with Texas!" Perry said to a throng of cheering supporters at the famous Salt Lick barbecue restaurant in Driftwood, just outside of Austin. With nearly 90 percent of precincts reporting, Perry led with 51 percent to Hutchison's 30 percent. Perry managed to avoid a runoff even though nearly one in five voters cast ballots for the third candidate — Debra Medina, a GOP party activist who has strong libertarian leanings and supporters in the tea party movement. Medina raised relatively little money and told talk show host Glenn Beck there were "some very good arguments" that the U.S. was involved in the 2001 terrorist attacks, yet she still managed to win over scores of voters who might have otherwise sided with the deeply conservative Perry. "I think he sensed at that early date that there was a very strong feeling that Washington was going too far in taxation and regulation," said longtime Republican consultant Reggie Bashur, who credited Perry with identifying the anti-Washington sentiment just as the tea party movement was taking off a year ago — and jumping aboard. Perry spoke to tea party activists on April 15, 2009 — federal income tax filing day — and in response to a question by The Associated Press even flirted with the idea of Texas seceding from the Union as he criticized the federal government. "A lot of people did not understand, including myself, the growing resentment, the growing opposition in the state toward Washington, D.C.," Bashur said. "I think the governor and his team recognized and became a leader in the anti-Washington movement. And movement I think is the appropriate word. It was in its infancy then." Perry will face former Houston Mayor Bill White, who easily defeated Houston hair-care magnate Farouk Shami and five other Democrats to win his party's nomination for governor and immediately turned on Perry. "Today, the Texans who cast their votes ... sent a clear signal," White said in Houston. "Texas is ready for a new governor." White saluted the two Republicans who challenged Perry for the GOP nomination, saying he admires their courage for taking on a "career politician" who knows every "trick in the book." Already the state's longest-serving governor, Perry hammered Hutchison for her ties to the nation's capital as he pressed hard for a third, full four-year term. He criticized her votes in favor of bailing out troubled financial institutions when George W. Bush was president; Perry's spokesman called her "Kay Bailout." Hutchison said last week she tried to remind voters that she always fought for Texas values in Congress, but admitted during an interview that Perry had succeed in sticking her with a Washington label. "I think the senator tried to focus on Texas issues and what she would do to lead Texas into the future. And I think she was just overtaken by a wave of anti-Washington sentiment that all members of Congress are being swept up in," said Hutchison spokeswoman Jennifer Baker. "Her record is conservative. It was unfortunate that there was that national anti-Washington sentiment that overtook the race and took the focus off Texas issues." Jim Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas, said Perry's campaign "honed in on where the Republican election was and defined Hutchison in a way that she couldn't escape on the other." "She never recovered," Henson said. "Her campaign never managed an effective response ... and the timing turned out to be horrible for her." Hutchison conceded to Perry fairly early Tuesday evening, appearing well prepared to end what had been a heated, multimillion-dollar fight between the party heavyweights. "We have fought valiantly for our principles, but we did not win," Hutchison told supporters in Dallas. "I will work with Gov. Perry and our fellow Republicans to keep Texas strong in the future." Medina, in brief comments to reporters, swiped at Perry: "I'm very disturbed by the numbers we are seeing in the campaign tonight. I think there are many around this state ... who are very disappointed in the work he has done for Texas." Hutchison kept other politicians guessing for the past year about when she might step down from the Senate. Initially she said she would leave by the end of 2009 to concentrate full time on her race for governor. But later she decided to stay awhile, saying she needed to fight President Barack Obama and the Democrats on their health care legislation. Her continued presence in Washington gave Perry more ammunition to use against her in his Texas campaigning as he continued to paint her as a Washington insider. Last week, she said again that she would leave some time after the conclusion of the health care debate. Byron Egan, a 40-year friend of Hutchison, said he was surprised she came out so early, but hopes she doesn't quit the Senate. "She has influence there. She has seniority," said Egan, who attended the University of Texas at Austin. "Each vote she makes in the Senate is important for Texas. We need her to stay." ___
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#1. To: Murron (#0)
Sad, I was pulling fo Medina. Well I guess I will not be casting a ballot in the governors race in November. I will not vote rat but fracking hate Gov Goodhair.
if the Tea Party can't win in Texas, where can it win?
Being a Republican means you get to choose your own reality.
Something to note, Perry has a 33% Approve / 50% disapprove rating in Texas, yet easily won the nomination.
Being a Republican means you get to choose your own reality.
That's what really sucks.
That shouldn't be surprising to you "party uber alles" types.
Obammy sez it What was Reagan's 11th commandment?
Day 10 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 8 Of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
I believe that applied to repug candidates AFTER a primary - specifically the '64 Goldwater nomination when you had the "establishment" GOP (Rockefeller and others) calling him an "extremist". I don't know Perry that well since I don't follow Texas politics. Maybe he's good - maybe not. But nationally, if the GOP continues to trot out retreads who are popular with the party but not outside of the party - simply because it's "their turn" - then I suppose we get what we deserve.
Obammy sez it It always cracks me up to see, even indirectly, leftwingnuts citing Reagan. Especially my anti groupie, who's comments related to Reagan over the years have varied between inspid to disgusting.
my anti groupie can't get through life without me.
This went exactly as I predicted it would two or three months ago.
my anti groupie can't get through life without me.
Being a Democrat means you ignore reality. Who cares if the TP candidate didn't win a GOP primary? Besides you? All that means is the vast majority of TP types will be voting for Perry. But of course, you know this, hence the amusing question designed to divert from reality.
my anti groupie can't get through life without me.
Yowzah...60% of 10%...a GROUNDSWELL of voter protest...
Day 10 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 8 Of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
Perry leads White by 6-10 points depending on the poll, but he has a 33% approval rating with a 50% disapprove.
Being a Republican means you get to choose your own reality.
Being a Democrat means you ignore reality. Yep, and that should change shortly. Come November, if your a Democrat in any state thats not overwhelmingly Democrat, you'll see the GOP win.
my anti groupie can't get through life without me.
Palin's endorsement?
I expect significant gains for the GOP in the mid-terms, remember that in 1982 the Democrats grabbed 27 seats in the House. And then I expect further gridlock because the GOP has boxed itself into a corner where it will call for "cutting spending" but won't ever actually propose cutting spending. The problem for the Republicans, just like for the Democrats, is that if the gain control of the Congress people will actually expect them to do something.
Being a Republican means you get to choose your own reality.
How did that work out for Doug Hoffman? Keep in mind Perry was the incumbent.
Being a Republican means you get to choose your own reality.
Hmmm. I don't think so. I think the GOP will in fact become deficit hawks if they gain control of the House, for at least the first two terms of control. Then...they'll get power drunk and disconnected from 'We the People' just like they always have (both parties).
my anti groupie can't get through life without me.
But given Obammy's vision for the US - maybe gridlock's not a bad thing. They've succeeded in making enough of us dependent on the gov't that cutting ANYTHING is impossible. Probably the only solution at this point is bankruptcy.
Obammy sez it So that's the reason the GOP has pledged to oppose any cuts to Medicare?
Being a Republican means you get to choose your own reality.
They've already taken Medicare off the table. So what are they going to cut?
Being a Republican means you get to choose your own reality.
Why did the insurance industry oppose HCR? And why did Senators from states which domicile insurance companies oppose it? A related question...if you ceased the direct transfer of tax dollars to insurance companies would they still be profitable? IF you cut defense spending in this nation how many jobs would be lost per $1bln dollars cut?
Day 10 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 8 Of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
Enlighten me, please. Are the supposed cuts to Medicare (proposed by the dems, I presume) going to reduce the deficit . . . -or- are the supposed cuts to Medicare going to fund the monstrosity called Obama care? If it's the former, then you're right - the GOP should be on board. But if it's the latter, then the GOP is exactly right to oppose them.
Obammy sez it 'They' aren't in power yet. Ask again when the dust clears after this November's election cycle. Not avoiding here, just noting we don't know how many incumbents - on both sides- will survive the coming purge. Who's left standing will determine whats cut. Personally? 25% across the board cuts - EVERYTHING including ENTITLEMENTS - and a one to three year policy of zero (0) aid overseas. I know, draconian. But we're spending ourselves into another Great Depression, one that will in my view result in a nasty wide ranging war when the global economy collapses as a result of our implosion.
my anti groupie can't get through life without me.
But since you asked - no, probably not. Once you accept something (in this case tax dollars) you are beholden to the giver. Obammy sez it How would HCR affect their bottom line? Especially with no public options and MORE subscribers but with reduced government payments? This stuff isn;t that hard...
Day 10 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 8 Of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
There's is no "probably" about it. They wouldn't be. Note, however, that government spending re: defense IS allowed for in the Constitution. There was to be no appropration made beyond two years and only on land and naval forces. There is no provision in the USCON for an AirForce. There is no provision for quartering troops in foreign nations.
Day 10 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 8 Of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
If you're point is "government corrupts, and absolute government corrupts absolutely" then congrats! Insurance companies have been corrupted by biggov. You've finally seen the light!
Obammy sez it Rick Perry did pretty well yesterday.
Being a Republican means you get to choose your own reality.
So instead of supporting a system that CLEARLY cuts government spending in several categories you cackle over its demise? Interesting...
Day 10 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 8 Of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
LMFAO!!!!!!!!!! Dude - that's some serious shit you're smokin'!!!!!!!
Obammy sez it You were shown that the GOP stands in the way of Medicare cuts. You KNOW that Obama's original proposal cut some payments out of the insurance industry and paid providers directly. That is two instances right there. You still do not get that PRIVATE insurance companies PROFIT from Medicare because of the TAX DOLLARS they receive. If you're laughing, you don't understand the issue.
Day 10 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 8 Of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
It's a bullshit cut - and the Stupid Party is right (for once) in opposing it. He's for a public option, then he's against it. He's for abortion coverage, then he's against it. The republican party over the years has earned its title of "the stupid party - but the fact that people like you buy into this snake oil salesman's malarkey says quite a about the IQ level of the dimwits. And it ain't pretty. You still do not get that PRIVATE insurance companies PROFIT from Medicare because of the TAX DOLLARS they receive. You believe the government will cut spending. That's a hoot. Tell me - do you believe in the Easter Bunny also?
Obammy sez it The cuts were offered free and clear of HRC. They were attached to nothing. The GOP could have agreed to the cuts with no strings attached. They did not. Part of his proposal would have cut $100bln from Medicare Advantage which is the feeding trough for about 200 insurance companies. Medicare is a scam and I wish it would be cut. Really cut, not just shifted around. Another boondoggle started by one of your statist heroes, LBJ. Well...LBJ certainly is no hero of mine. Nor is Hubert Humphrey for that matter. Currently around 70MM Americans get their health coverage through it. Which of those 70MM would you like to see REALLY cut?
Day 11 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 9 Of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
Of course he did. Hutchinson's decision to run against him in the primary was...odd, to say the least. And the fact she didn't resign her Senate seat to do it speaks volumes about her character and attitude. Medina never had a chance, even before the truther crap came out.
my anti groupie can't get through life without me.
#2. To: Murron (#0)
#3. To: Murron (#0)
#4. To: go65 (#3)
Something to note, Perry has a 33% Approve / 50% disapprove rating in Texas, yet easily won the nomination.
#5. To: go65 (#3)
Something to note, Perry has a 33% Approve / 50% disapprove rating in Texas, yet easily won the nomination.
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#6. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#5)
That shouldn't be surprising to you "party uber alles" types.
#7. To: war (#6)
What was Reagan's 11th commandment?
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#8. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#7)
#9. To: Murron (#0)
#10. To: go65 (#2)
#11. To: Badeye, go65 (#10)
All that means is the vast majority of TP types will be voting for Perry.
#12. To: Badeye (#10)
All that means is the vast majority of TP types will be voting for Perry.
#13. To: go65 (#12)
#14. To: Murron (#0)
#15. To: Badeye (#13)
Yep, and that should change shortly. Come November, if your a Democrat in any state thats not overwhelmingly Democrat, you'll see the GOP win.
#16. To: dont eat that (#14)
Palin's endorsement?
#17. To: go65 (#15)
#18. To: go65 (#15)
And then I expect further gridlock because the GOP has boxed itself into a corner where it will call for "cutting spending" but won't ever actually propose cutting spending.
Perhaps if your friends in the media, academia and labor unions would join together and not automatically oppose everything, something actually COULD be cut. The problem for the Republicans, just like for the Democrats, is that if they gain control of the Congress people will actually expect them to do something.
Big government types IN BOTH PARTIES have created this mess - I'm impressed that you actually included the demwits in your statement.
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#19. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#18)
Perhaps if your friends in the media, academia and labor unions would join together and not automatically oppose everything, something actually COULD be cut.
#20. To: Badeye (#17)
Hmmm. I don't think so. I think the GOP will in fact become deficit hawks if they gain control of the House, for at least the first two terms of control.
#21. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#18)
(Edited)
They've succeeded in making enough of us dependent on the gov't that cutting ANYTHING is impossible.
#22. To: go65 (#19)
So that's the reason the GOP has pledged to oppose any cuts to Medicare?
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#23. To: go65 (#20)
#24. To: war (#21)
Why did the insurance industry oppose HCR?
I know they opposed Clinton Care back in '94 (Harry and Louise), but I was under the impression some were on board. No matter - if they did oppose it they were doing what companies do - doing what they think is best for their bottom line. And why did Senators from states which domicile insurance companies oppose it?
The Senators are doing what Senators do - looking at the next election. An insurance company would be a powerful enemy. A related question...if you ceased the direct transfer of tax dollars to insurance companies would they still be profitable?
A better question - why are tax dollars going to ins companies in the first place? IF you cut defense spending in this nation how many jobs would be lost per $1bln dollars cut?
Who would argue otherwise. Note, however, that government spending re: defense IS allowed for in the Constitution.
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#25. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#24)
I know they opposed Clinton Care back in '94 (Harry and Louise), but I was under the impression some were on board. No matter - if they did oppose it they were doing what companies do - doing what they think is best for their bottom line.
#26. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#24)
(Edited)
But since you asked - no, probably not. Once you accept something (in this case tax dollars) you are beholden to the giver.
#27. To: war (#26)
There's is no "probably" about it. [Insurance companies] wouldn't be [profitable without tax dollars].
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#28. To: Badeye (#23)
Not avoiding here, just noting we don't know how many incumbents - on both sides- will survive the coming purge. Who's left standing will determine whats cut.
#29. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#27)
#30. To: war (#29)
CLEARLY cuts government spending in several categories
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#31. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#30)
LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!
#32. To: war, go65 (#31)
You were shown that the GOP stands in the way of Medicare cuts.
Where was I shown that? go65? (S)He never answered my question as to whether the "cuts" were to reduce the deficit (I know they're not); or just shifting from one pocket to another to pay for Obamacare. You KNOW that Obama's original proposal cut some payments out of the insurance industry and paid providers directly.
I know of no such thing. How could I? The man proposes nothing - has his fingerprints on nothing. Leaves the work for Pelosi and Reid. But be damn sure that if anything passes, it will have his name on it. That is two instances right there.
Medicare is a scam and I wish it would be cut. Really cut, not just shifted around. Another boondoggle started by one of your statist heroes, LBJ. If you're laughing, you don't understand the issue.
I understand the issue perfectly. The issue is the government cutting spending. It's never happened, and it's not going to happen.
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#33. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#32)
(Edited)
Where was I shown that? go65? (S)He never answered my question as to whether the "cuts" were to reduce the deficit (I know they're not); or just shifting from one pocket to another to pay for Obamacare.
#34. To: go65 (#28)
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