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National Journal:

NEW ORLEANS, La.--Republican activists have waited all week to see a front-running presidential candidate. When Texas Gov. Rick Perry took the stage Saturday, they may have finally gotten their glimpse.

In a 20-minute address to about 2,000 activists at the Republican Leadership Conference, Perry decried the Obama administration and even Republicans he blamed for "apologizing" while touting his own record with remarks that sounded conspicuously like a stump speech.

"This administration in Washington that's in power now clearly believes that government is not only the answer to every need, but it's the most qualified to make the most central decisions for every American in every area," Perry said. He called Obama's approach to the economy "an affront to every freedom-loving American and a threat to every private sector job in this country."

"I stand before you today as a disciplined, conservative Texan, a committed Republican and a proud American, united with you in the desire to restore our nation and revive the American dream," he said.

Though he has adamantly denied an interest in running for president for years, Perry's attitude has changed in recent weeks. He has reportedly dispatched aides to Iowa to feel out the political situation in the home of the crucial first caucus. Now, his biggest supporters believe he is likely to enter the presidential race.

"I do think he'll get in. And it won't be because he wants to, it'll be because he thinks he needs to," said Bill Crocker, chairman of the Texas Republican Party. Crocker introduced Perry to members of the Republican National Committee at a luncheon in Dallas last month.

Perry won a difficult Republican primary against Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in 2010 by contrasting his support for state's rights with his opponent's day job in Washington. His signature pitch to conservative activists is an appeal to the 10th Amendment guarantees of states rights, something that brought an expectant crowd to its feet Saturday. In doing so, he sure sounds like a candidate looking forward to a run for higher office.

"Our goal is to displace the entrenched powers in Washington, restore the rightful balance between the state and federal government," Perry said.
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clearvision

I don't think I've ever seen him deliver a speech... not even sure about more than a 30 second press blurb. And I live in Texas.

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saveliberty

Here is his speech at the RLC today. They liked it. Brings back visions of the Bush's with his accent.

 

Thank you for the video, shoutCasino67 and thank you for the story shoutWestVirginiaRebel!

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Yes, it was a good speech. I am interested in the lukewarmedness (?) of our Texan TRR folks and would like to hear more from them about this.

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clearvision

I'm lukewarm because he really has not done a whole lot. Texas Governor is a very weak role in state Government. He really only comes out during political season. He seems to have a VERY good campaign staff and is pretty slick and would likely run a good campaign. I do think he has been vetted pretty well. He has an issue with the current budget and his claim that Texas is doing great. It is certainly doing better than other states, but the entire state government blew it on budgeting the past couple of years and making needed cutbacks. There is a big hole now they have to cover by layoffs, etc. Showed lack of planning.

 

Here is Wiki on Texas Government:

 

Texas has a plural executive branch system which limits the power of the Governor. Except for the Secretary of State, all executive officers are elected independently making them directly answerable to the public not the Governor.[3]

 

The executive branch consists of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Land Commissioner, Attorney General, Agriculture Commissioner, the three-member Texas Railroad Commission, the State Board of Education, and the Secretary of State. The comptroller decides if expected state income is sufficient to cover the proposed state budget. There are also many state agencies and numerous boards and commissions. Partly because of many elected officials, the governor's powers are quite limited in comparison to other state governors or the U.S. President. In popular lore and belief the lieutenant governor, who heads the Senate and appoints its committees, has more power than the governor. The governor commands the state militia and can veto bills passed by the Legislature and call special sessions of the Legislature (this power is exclusive to the governor and can be exercised as often as desired). The governor also appoints members of various executive boards and fills judicial vacancies between elections.

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shout

Great speech. Refreshing to hear states, states, states instead of I, I, I.

Perry's the real deal. His speech about "not apologizing" for who we are was spot on.

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