Topic: Rick Perry

The NRA Convention Is Packed with Heat, Dip, and Sore Winners

Reuters

The NRA just had an amazing victory in defeating a bill to require universal background checks on gun purchases — something it endorsed 15 years ago — and yet the speakers at its 142nd annual convention in Houston sounded awfully bitter. Here's how Rick Perry, Ted Cruz, Sarah Palin, and more defended freedom against those sissies in the White House.

By Uri Friedman

Aug 11, 2011

Aides Say Rick Perry Will Announce Presidential Run on Saturday

He'll begin campaigning next week

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 9, 2011

Ahead of His Announcement, Rick Perry Makes It Clear He's Running

Texas Governor wants to participate in the three September debates

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 8, 2011

Rick Perry to "Make Clear" His 2012 Intentions Saturday

Texas governor has been talking to fundraisers and Iowa and New Hampshire activists

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By Ujala Sehgal

Aug 6, 2011

Rick Perry Now Prays for Obama on a Daily Basis

He wants God to save Obama from himself, and us from Obama

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While Dubbed Apolitical, All Eyes on Perry at 'The Response'

Perry's prayer service is more akin to a campaign rally

Comments | 536 Views

By Erik Hayden

Aug 5, 2011

Rick Perry Wasn't the Best Student in College

But he was an active college prankster

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 4, 2011

It's Perry's Turn to Be the Guy Who Might Beat Romney

Perry can attack Romney and raise cash without entering the race thanks to Texas law

Comments | 2,578 Views

By Uri Friedman

Jul 28, 2011

GOP Voters Who Are Paying Attention Favor Rick Perry

There are signs that Perry could give Romney a run for his money

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 27, 2011

Mitt Romney's Measuring His White House Drapes

2012 candidate hits swing states as if he's got the GOP nomination locked up

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By Ray Gustini

Jul 26, 2011

What the Tweet?

Rick Perry, Taylor Momsen, and the Best Spot to Hide a Volcano

Plus: one more thing that shrinks your brain

Comments | 509 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 26, 2011

Huntsman Bets on New Hampshire as Other States Try to Undermine It

Campaign has biggest staff in the state, but its primary could be less important this year

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Perry and Palin Left Off Ames Straw Poll Ballot

The poll is now a crucial test for Pawlenty, Bachmann, and Santorum

Comments | 540 Views

By Ray Gustini

Jul 20, 2011

Report: Rumsfeld's Back in Politics and He Just Helped Out Rick Perry

Politico says Rumsfeld "helped steer" Perry to former members of his staff for a briefing

Comments | 1,083 Views

By Eric Randall

Jul 18, 2011

Cliché Watch

Republican Candidates Ears Ring with the 'Call' to Run

Is a crowded GOP presidential field God's plan?

Comments | 1,074 Views

By Adam Martin

Jul 8, 2011

The Lasting Effects of Humberto Leal Garcia's Execution

Humberto Leal Garcia Jr. is dead, but the ramifications will be felt for a long time

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By Erik Hayden

Jul 6, 2011

Obama Administration Looks to Delay Texas Execution

Lawyers have asked the Supreme Court to put the execution of Humberto Leal Garcia on hold

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 5, 2011

Rick Perry Has to Choose: White House or Hair?

The Texas governor is being cagey about his candidacy. Presidents, he notes, go grey

Comments | 2,142 Views

By John Hudson

Jun 29, 2011

Jesus and the TSA: Rick Perry's 2012 Platform?

The Texas governor makes headlines with a couple unorthodox moves

Comments | 1,964 Views

By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 23, 2011

Source Says Rick Perry Is Running, Campaign Adviser Can't Confirm

Wall Street Journal says the Republican veteran source is "normally reliable"

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 20, 2011

Translating the Wall Street Journal's Story on Rick Perry

A number of shots are taken at his rivals--without naming them

Comments | 5,886 Views

By Caitlin Dickson

Jun 16, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Thursday Columns

On the end of NATO, the Army's liberal ethos, and the cost of urban farming

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 15, 2011

Rick Perry Tests Out Stump Speech

And people seem to like it! Rick Perry for 2012?

Comments | 4,545 Views

By Erik Hayden

Jun 14, 2011

Rick Perry: The Latest Next Republican Savior

More signs that the Texas Governor may just throw his cowboy hat in the ring

Comments | 994 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 6, 2011

Is Perry the Answer to the GOP's Prayer for a Better 2012 Candidate?

His announcement of a Houston prayer event stokes presidential speculation

Comments | 2,476 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 27, 2011

Texas's Rick Perry Is 'Gonna Think About' a 2012 Run

After years of denials, governor more open to presidential bid

Comments | 2,828 Views

By Erik Hayden

May 9, 2011

Texas Republicans Can't Wait to Harangue Obama

The state's GOP doesn't feel its wild fires got enough federal attention

Comments | 2,587 Views

By Alex Eichler

Apr 21, 2011

Governor Rick Perry Declares Three Days of Prayer for Rain

He also asked the federal government for help

Comments | 1,868 Views

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