Presidential campaign
Politics & Policy
October 10, 2011
The Perry ad campaign: sign of strength? or sign of weakness?
Politicalwire.com reports today that the Perry campaign is unveiling an attack ad against Mitt Romney. Here is the full text of the item: Rick Perry released a tough new ad linking Mitt Romney to President Obama’s new health care law. ABC News calls it the “harshest and most slickly produced…
Politics & Policy
August 13, 2011
The Great Campaigner
We interrupt your regular blogger to bring you a special message from the editor: So it’s official. As of today, at 1:30 pm EST, Governor Perry is finally a formal candidate for president (though we’ve been convinced he had eyes on the job as far back as February…
Politics & Policy
July 14, 2011
Has Perry waited too long?
I would have said no, until Newsweek unleashed its megacoverage of Sarah Palin. She hints broadly that she is looking at running and that she can win. Palin eclipses Perry in every way — name ID, loyal following, fundraising ability, celebrity status. The Palin buzz created by Newsweek stepped all…
Politics & Policy
December 1, 1974
The Unveiling of Lloyd Bentsen
The White House is the only challenge left.