Topic: Rick Perry

Texas Governor Rick Perry Vetoes Equal Pay Bill

AP

Governor of Texas Rick Perry has some bad news for Texas women. On Friday afternoon, the one-time presidential hopeful notified several sponsors of a state bill addressing gender-based wage discrimination that he had vetoed it.

By Erik Hayden

Oct 12, 2011

Rick Perry Recalls the American Revolution Happening in the 1500s

The Texas governor slips up while talking at a Dartmouth fraternity

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By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 11, 2011

Debate Liveblog: Cain Gets the Attention He's Wanted

The Republicans think really want to know the details of Cain's 9-9-9 plan

Comments | 3,435 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 11, 2011

Dartmouth Doesn't Want to Be Embarrassed by Its GOP Debate

The college is taking measures to avoid any unpleasant outbursts

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By Ted Mann

Oct 10, 2011

Rick Perry Throws A Haymaker At Mitt Romney

The Texas governor's new ad is a fierce attack at Romney's Massachusetts healthcare law

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By Ted Mann

Oct 8, 2011

Bachmann Needs Iowa (If She Can Even Get There)

The Congresswoman is tacking right, trying to shore up a flagging campaign

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By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 7, 2011

Perry Backer Accuses Romney of Belonging to a Mormon 'Cult'

Says Perry is the best pick to be president because he's "born-again follower of Jesus Christ"

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By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 6, 2011

Now It's Time for Romney to Lock Down Republican Donors

He's going to need them after Rick Perry's huge haul

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By Adam Martin

Oct 5, 2011

Ron Paul Raised $8 Million Last Quarter

The outlier candidate can still bring in the bucks

Comments | 540 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 5, 2011

Mitt Romney Wants to Be the GOP's Last Man Standing

The second-choice frontrunner is trying to make the most of Chris Christie's exit

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By Erik Hayden

Oct 5, 2011

Rick Perry Can Still Raise Money, Collects $17 Million

Hot Air and Drudge reported that the Texas governor has likely outraised Mitt Romney

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By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 4, 2011

GOP Finds a Way to Woo Latinos Without Angering the Tea Party

Republicans are boycotting a Univision primary debate on behalf of Marco Rubio

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By Erik Hayden

Oct 4, 2011

Herman Cain Is Now Tied with Rick Perry

Cain's rise comes as Perry stumbles, leaving them both with 16% behind Mitt Romney

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By John Hudson

Oct 3, 2011

Why Obama Won't Touch Perry's Hunting Camp Scandal

Silence in this case has its political advantages

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By Erik Hayden

Oct 3, 2011

And Now South Carolina Moves Its Primary Date to January 21

Florida's decision to set its primary on January 31 is reshuffling the GOP calendar

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By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 3, 2011

Rivals Have Little to Say So Far About Perry's N-Word Camp

But the scandal does worry the Republican establishment about his electability

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By Ted Mann

Oct 2, 2011

Wait. Rick Perry's Hunting Camp Was Called What?

The Texas governor's family hunting retreat once had an offensive name

Comments | 35,542 Views

By Ted Mann

Oct 1, 2011

Attention Must Be Paid! (To Rick Santorum)

The former senator still seeks respect, and a share of the conservative vote for president

Comments | 5,035 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 30, 2011

Bachmann Cribs from Romney to Attack Perry

Is Michele Bachmann's campaign so broke, she can't write her own jokes?

Comments | 719 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 29, 2011

A Guide to the Political Assets of the GOP Spouses

The wives -- and one husband -- each offer a quality the candidate lacks

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By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 29, 2011

Jews Are Not Abandoning Obama After All

In a new poll of Jewish voters in Florida he beats Perry 82-2

Comments | 839 Views

By Erik Hayden

Sep 29, 2011

New Poll Finds Momentum for Herman Cain

Fox News's tally puts him in the top tier with Mitt Romney and Rick Perry

Comments | 4,025 Views

By Alexander Abad-Santos

Sep 28, 2011

Spatwatch

North Carolina Revolts Against Perry's Taste in Barbecue

The Texan was quoted as saying "I've had roadkill that tasted better than that"

Comments | 2,969 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 28, 2011

A Catalog of Republican Primary Collectibles

A painting of Bachmann with a serial killer, a Gingrich paper doll, a hideous Palin pot

Comments | 4,535 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 28, 2011

A Timeline on How Rick Perry Evolved: It Started with Braces

Texans lost a bit of their home-state pride in the process

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Sep 28, 2011

Cartoon

Perry's Third Debate Looked Like His First Time at the Rodeo

Cartoonist Lisa Benson on the latest Republican debate

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By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 27, 2011

Who Could Have a Problem with Perry?

Puppy pictures notwithstanding, Perry's crowd of critics is growing

Comments | 754 Views

By Erik Hayden

Sep 27, 2011

Jon Stewart to GOP: Your Candidates Aren't the Problem, It's You

The Daily Show host delivers a message to the GOP base

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 26, 2011

Rick Perry Is Still Leading Despite Some Bad Debates

A CNN/ORC International Poll found Perry with 28 percent support over Romney's 21 percent

Comments | 421 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 26, 2011

Another Time the End Was Nigh

Evangelicals and libertarians joined forces to try to stop the New Deal

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 26, 2011

The Time Rick Perry Attended a Menorah Lighting

The Texas governor dances, sings with rabbis to celebrate Hanukkah

Comments | 1,213 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 26, 2011

Roger Ailes's Advice for Each GOP Candidate

You can't win the Republican presidential nomination without talking to the Fox News chief

Comments | 5,319 Views

By Ted Mann

Sep 24, 2011

The Pizza Man Rides High

Herman Cain surprises Rick Perry with a win in a Florida straw poll

Comments | 2,555 Views

By Ray Gustini

Sep 23, 2011

Sofia Vegara Teaches David Letterman a Hard TV Truth

Plus: The inner-workings of your brain as seen as fuzzy movies

Comments | 5,399 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 23, 2011

December 1999: 'Bush's Winning Glow Dims After Poor Debate Reviews'

Perry hopes there's at least one way he's like George W. Bush

Comments | 2,998 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 23, 2011

The Chris Christie Dream Won't Die

After Perry's embarrassing debate performance, conservatives again ask Christie to pretty please run

Comments | 5,622 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 23, 2011

GOP Debate: Perry Tried, and Failed, to Wing It

He gave rambling answers and stumbled over even his best attack lines

Comments | 6,238 Views

By Alexander Abad-Santos

Sep 23, 2011

Cartoon

Rick Perry's VP Pick Is the Answer to His Prayers

Cartoonist Steve Benson on Rick Perry's Vce President

Comments | 2,740 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 22, 2011

Debate Liveblog: Romney, Perry Attack Each Other

Nine Republicans debate Social Security, immigration, Israel, and everything else

Comments | 2,942 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 22, 2011

Tonight's Debate Will Be Another Perry-Bashing Fest

Florida voters are especially interested in two issues Romney thinks Perry is weak on

Comments | 1,207 Views

By John Hudson

Sep 22, 2011

Rick Perry and Russell Crowe Are Total Bros

The celebrity-politician duo have been tight for years

Comments | 1,176 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 21, 2011

Why Romney Likes Being in a Two-Man Race with 'Governor Sub-Zero'

A pitched battle with Perry plays to the former frontrunner's strengths

Comments | 2,068 Views

By Erik Hayden

Sep 21, 2011

Rick Perry's Sci-Fi Action Hero Trailer Debuts

In a new campaign ad, he deems Obama "President Zero"

Comments | 1,206 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 20, 2011

The Mike Huckabee Grudge Calculator

Huckabee absolutely despised Romney--till Perry came along

Comments | 1,628 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 20, 2011

Murdoch's Advice for Perry Should Be 'Don't Work for Fox News'

Getting paid by the news network has been political poison for the GOP's 2012 field

Comments | 3,880 Views

By John Hudson

Sep 20, 2011

In Rick Perry's World, ADD Is a 'Paddleable Offense'

The Texas governor says some kids "don't need coddling"

Comments | 9,014 Views

By Ray Gustini

Sep 20, 2011

The Smart Set

Travolta's Mercedes Goes Missing; Vince Vaughn Stumps for Ron Paul

Plus: Mick Jagger keeps his distance from his fellow celebrities

Comments | 1,204 Views

By John Hudson

Sep 20, 2011

Rick Perry Out to Prove He Loves Israel More Than Obama

The Republican presidential candidate will lay out his unwavering support in New York

Comments | 788 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 19, 2011

Crying 'Class Warfare' When Your Frontrunner Is Bashing Elites

Republicans are attacking Obama's millionaire's tax while Rick Perry tries out populism

Comments | 9,351 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 19, 2011

Will Perry Play in Pleasant Lakes?

Republicans are worrying about the suburban appeal of their frontrunner

Comments | 928 Views

By Ray Gustini

Sep 16, 2011

What the Tweet?

Pat Robertson, Political Science and the Casting Call from U.N.C.L.E

Plus: Fox News enjoys silly drink names, if they're tasteful

Comments | 542 Views

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