We need Molly Ivins more than ever with Governor 'Good Hair' Perry set to announce Saturday

[flpoljunkie]

August 8, 2011
Rick Perry to Make Clear He Intends to Run

By JEFF ZELENY

DES MOINES — Gov. Rick Perry of Texas is preparing to make clear his intentions to join the Republican presidential race, two associates said, by visiting South Carolina and New Hampshire on Saturday — the same day several of his potential rivals are taking part in the Iowa Straw Poll.

Mr. Perry, who has been inching closer to declaring his candidacy for weeks, is expected to stop short of making a formal announcement. But appearing before Republican crowds in the two early-voting states was intended to clear up any lingering questions about his plans.

Henry Barbour, a member of the Republican National Committee from Mississippi, has been among the party leaders visiting Austin in recent weeks to urge Mr. Perry to run.

“Governor Perry is authentic, a truth-teller and a job-creating machine in Texas,” said Mr. Barbour, whose uncle is Mississippi’s Republican governor, Haley Barbour. “And it sure helps to come from a big donor state like Texas, if you are going to run for president. He will be able to raise the money to compete with Romney.”

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/08/rick-perry-to-make-clear-he-intends-to-run/?hp

[Tennessee Gal]

1. I miss Molly. She was one of a kind. nt

[Tennessee Gal]

2. We need Ann Richards, too. nt

[Ilsa]

3. Sounds like GOP badly wants someone to take out Romney and the crazy Bachmann.

[TexasProgresive]

4. Well the spirits of Ann and Molly are being channelled by Juanita Jean

Awwww … How Sweet – a Little Bundler of Joy

August 08, 2011 By: Juanita Jean Category: Uncategorized

If you don’t have any vacation plans for the rest of the summer, Rick Perry has a job for you!

And no, it does not include coming over to his house and cleaning all the chicken bones from under his couch or fixing his Atari.

You can be a bundler for Perry.

Leaders of Perry’s fundraising operation sent information on how to raise money for a presidential campaign to potential bundlers — the people who will be tasked with raising hundreds of thousands or dollars, or more, from their friends and business associates. For example, the guidelines included an explanation of the $2,500 per-person limit on donations to Perry’s campaign for the Republican nomination, according to numerous sources familiar with the instructions.

Just like he’s not gay, he’s not running for President.

And there you are with egg on your face thinkin’ that Rick was going to sit out the summer praying and holding seances with Richard Nixon and Barry Goldwater.

No, siree. Rick’s not running for President but he’s got himself some bundlers. I wonder if they’re running for President.

http://juanitajean.com/2011/08/08/awwww-how-sweet-a-little-bundler-of-joy/

[Scottybeamer70]

5. I miss Molly and Ann.........

but I'm lovin' Juanita Jean!!

[asjr]

6. One on one with Perry and Bachmann might

be very entertaining.