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Title: Gov. Perry Beats Hutchison in Texas GOP Primary
Source: AP
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
Keywords: None
Views: 2006
Comments: 34

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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#2. To: Murron (#0)

if the Tea Party can't win in Texas, where can it win?

go65  posted on  2010-03-03   8:09:19 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: go65 (#2)

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.

Badeye  posted on  2010-03-03   12:14:02 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#12. To: Badeye (#10)

All that means is the vast majority of TP types will be voting for Perry.

Perry leads White by 6-10 points depending on the poll, but he has a 33% approval rating with a 50% disapprove.

go65  posted on  2010-03-03   12:28:39 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#13. To: go65 (#12)

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.

Badeye  posted on  2010-03-03   12:38:45 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#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.

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.

go65  posted on  2010-03-03   13:22:36 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#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.

But given Obammy's vision for the US - maybe gridlock's not a bad thing.

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.

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.

Get Outta Dodge!  posted on  2010-03-03   13:37:47 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#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.

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?

war  posted on  2010-03-03   15:41:39 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#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?

But since you asked - no, probably not. Once you accept something (in this case tax dollars) you are beholden to the giver.

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.

Get Outta Dodge!  posted on  2010-03-03   16:05:51 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#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.

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.

war  posted on  2010-03-03   16:18:05 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#27. To: war (#26)

There's is no "probably" about it. [Insurance companies] wouldn't be [profitable without tax dollars].

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!

Get Outta Dodge!  posted on  2010-03-03   16:56:51 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#29. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#27)

So instead of supporting a system that CLEARLY cuts government spending in several categories you cackle over its demise?

Interesting...

war  posted on  2010-03-03   18:19:18 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#30. To: war (#29)

CLEARLY cuts government spending in several categories

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!

Dude - that's some serious shit you're smokin'!!!!!!!

Get Outta Dodge!  posted on  2010-03-03   20:03:34 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#31. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#30)

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!

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.

war  posted on  2010-03-03   21:53:18 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#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.

It's a bullshit cut - and the Stupid Party is right (for once) in opposing it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You believe the government will cut spending. That's a hoot. Tell me - do you believe in the Easter Bunny also?

Get Outta Dodge!  posted on  2010-03-03   23:30:52 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#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.

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?

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