Second chance? Perry in Iowa again courting voters

[DonViejo]

Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is visiting Iowa for the fourth time in eight months, hoping for a second chance to win over Republican voters who delivered him a stinging caucus loss when he ran for president two years ago.

Perry, 64, hasn’t said if he plans to run again in 2016. But he’s clearly considering it and is meeting Saturday and Sunday with veterans and conservative activists in the northern Iowa communities of Algona and Clear Lake.

Perry has been raising funds for GOP candidates and seeking advice from political insiders since November. He is signaling he’s committed to the grassroots politicking that Iowa’s Republican faithful expect and that many felt he didn’t prioritize when he ran two years ago.

Whether Iowa voters give Perry a second chance remains to be seen. But GOP volunteer Joni Scotter believes Perry — a relatively late entry into the 2012 race — could make a comeback in the state whose caucus kicks off the presidential primary season.

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Read more: http://www.salon.com/2014/07/19/second_chance_perry_in_iowa_again_courting_voters/

[hobbit709]

1. Rick can't even beat "None of the above" in TX polls.

His ego is bigger than TX.

[blkmusclmachine]

12. He's got snappy new glasses. But the same sh!tty delivery.

GOP to America: "We never negotiate with the Democrats. NEVER."

[Hoppy]

2. I would vote for him. There are five things he is gonna do when he is President.

Let's see. First, there is....

[Zambero]

3. Perry's the same dull tool as he was four years ago

Only wearing spectacles this time around. Substance remains zero.

[dixiegrrrrl]

4. He really does suffer from electile dysfunction, doesn't he? n/t

[groundloop]

5. Didn't I read that Christie has been in Iowa also?

Gee, the GOPers are bringing out all their best!

[Gothmog]

6. Goodhair is too stupid to be the GOP nominee

I really doubt that Goodhair will be successful in this effort in Iowa

[Frustratedlady]

10. Ahem! W made it and he's from Texas...

Never underestimate the GOP. Their brains work differently. I have a family member who somehow ended up a GOP'r and is going for Carson. Go figure.

[EEO]

7. There are three reasons I wouldn't vote for him...

He is conservative.

He is a corporate whore.

And... And... I can't remember the third one.

Oops...

[MsInformed]

11. Perry is delusional

if he thinks he can live that down.
Okay, he is, I know.

[GeorgeGist]

8. I remember when Iowans were among the best educated people in the world.

[colsohlibgal]

9. How Low Can They Go?

Reagan was no deep thinker, the Shrub is a half wit doofus, Perry makes the other two almost seem bright.

[awoke_in_2003]

13. Quick, someone get him a bottle of maple syrup. nt

[They_Live]

14. Second chance to fail

horribly again.