2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Florida Republican Leader Paul Senft Endorses Governor Rick Perry for President

Florida Republican Leader Paul Senft Endorses Governor Perry for President

AUSTIN- Texas Gov. Rick Perry today received the personal endorsement of Florida National Committeeman Paul Senft in his campaign for president.

“I’m proud to endorse Gov. Perry for president – he has been leading Texas to more job creation, while President Obama has failed to lead on anything,” said Senft. “Gov. Perry's proven record of job creation is the best of any candidate in the field, and as a man of faith he is the strong, principled leader this party and our nation need. He will be an excellent Commander-in-Chief and respect the 10th Amendment to make Washington less intrusive in state government and less consequential in our daily lives so that our country can thrive and prosper as we rebuild our global pride and respect.”

Paul Senft is a long time GOP activist from Haines City in Polk County and has served as Florida’s National Committeeman since 2004. He is also an RNC Executive Committee Member, and previously served as the State Committeeman and Chairman for the Polk County Republican Executive Committee.

“Paul Senft has been a powerful force in advancing the values and priorities of the Republican Party in Florida, and I am honored to have his endorsement,” said Gov. Rick Perry. “I look forward to his partnership in this campaign as I travel the nation sharing my vision to restore our economy and get America working again.”

Forty-five Georgia Republican Lawmakers Endorse Rick Perry for President

Forty-five Georgia Republican Lawmakers Endorse Rick Perry for President

ATLANTA – Texas Gov. Rick Perry today received the endorsement of 45 Republican Georgia lawmakers in his campaign for president. This represents more than one-third of the state’s Republican lawmakers, including well over half of state Senate Republicans.

“Rick Perry is the candidate who will get America working again,” said Economic Development Chairman and Governor Deal’s Floor Leader, State Senator Ronnie Chance. “Under his leadership, Texas gained more than one million net new jobs. Gov. Perry’s record proves that he is the right choice for our nation.”

“Rick Perry doesn’t just talk about conservative reform, he backs it up with actions,” said State Representative Allen Peake, Majority Caucus Secretary/Treasurer.  “Gov. Perry is a principled conservative who has cut taxes, reduced spending and stood up to the job-killing regulations from Washington bureaucrats.”

“I am humbled to have the support of so many Republican lawmakers in Georgia,” said Gov. Rick Perry. “They share my vision for a stronger America with more jobs, more freedom and less government intrusion in the lives of our citizens. With their help, we will run a spirited campaign in Georgia, and in 2012 we’ll get America working again.”

Gov. Perry has already received the support of prominent Georgian Republican leaders, including Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and State Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black.

Gov. Perry was today endorsed by the following 45 Georgia lawmakers:

State Senator Tommie Williams, President Pro Tempore
State Senator Bill Cowsert, Majority Caucus Chair
State Senator Cecil Staton, Majority Whip
State Senator Ronnie Chance, Governor’s Floor Leader
State Senator Bill Jackson, Governor’s Floor Leader
State Senator Don Balfour
State Senator Jeff Mullis
State Senator John Albers                                        
State Senator Charlie Bethel
State Senator Buddy Carter
State Senator John Crosby
State Senator Frank Ginn
State Senator Greg Goggans
State Senator Tim Golden
State Senator Steve Gooch
State Senator Jack Hill
State Senator Rick Jeffares
State Senator William Ligon
State Senator Jack Murphy
State Senator Mitch Seabaugh
State Senator Ross Tolleson
State Representative Larry O'Neal, Republican Majority Leader
State Representative Matt Ramsey, Majority Caucus Vice Chairman
State Representative Allen Peake, Majority Caucus Secretary/Treasurer
State Representative Tim Bearden                          
State Representative Alex Atwood                          
State Representative Rick Austin                           
State Representative Charlice Byrd                         
State Representative Mike Cheokas
State Representative Josh Clark                                    
State Representative Kevin Cooke
State Representative Mike Dudgeon
State Representative Allen Peake
State Representative Jimmy Pruett
State Representative Terry England
State Representative Rich Golick
State Representative Mark Hamilton
State Representative Billy Horne
State Representative Penny Houston
State Representative Tom McCall
State Representative John Meadows
State Representative James Mills
State Representative Jay Roberts
State Representative Ron Stephens
State Representative Tom Taylor

40 Maryland GOP Legislators and Leaders Endorse Rick Perry for President

40 Maryland GOP Legislators and Leaders Endorse Rick Perry for President

BALTIMORE – Forty Maryland Republican legislators and party leaders today endorsed Gov. Rick Perry for president.

“Rick Perry is the candidate who not only can lead our party to victory in 2012 – he’s the candidate who will get America working again,” said State Senator Chris Shank. “With more than a million jobs gained in Texas on his watch, Gov. Perry’s record proves that the conservative philosophy works.”

“Rick Perry is a principled conservative who has signed 65 tax cuts, reduced state spending and stood up to the job-killing regulations of Washington bureaucrats,” said State Delegate Kelly Schulz. “Gov. Perry doesn’t just talk about conservative reform, he backs up his words with actions.”

“I am humbled to have the support of so many Republican lawmakers and party leaders in Maryland,” said Gov. Rick Perry. “They share my vision for a stronger America with more jobs, more freedom and less government intrusion in the lives of our citizens. With their help, we will run a spirited campaign in Maryland, and in 2012 we’ll get America working again.”

Gov. Perry has been endorsed by the following Maryland leaders:

State Senator Chris Shank
State Delegate Wendell Beitzel
State Delegate Gail Bates
State Delegate Kathy Szeliga
State Delegate Nancy Stocksdale
State Delegate Kelly Schulz
State Delegate Justin Ready
State Delegate Steve Hershey
Finance Chairman Dick Hug, Bob Ehrlich for Governor, 2002 -2010
County Councilman Jerry Walker, Anne Arundel County
Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt, Calvert County
Commissioner Haven Shoemaker, Jr., Carroll County
Commissioner Doug Howard, Carroll County
Commissioner Blaine Young, Frederick County
Former Councilman Mike Christman, City of Annapolis
Former Commissioner Eric Wargotz, Queen Anne's County
2nd Vice President Patt Parker, National Federation of Republican Women
1st Vice Chair Diana Waterman, Maryland State GOP
Former General Counsel Dirk Haire, Maryland State GOP
2nd Vice President Sylvia Darrow, Maryland Federation of Republican Women
3rd Vice President Catie Ravenscroft James, Maryland Federation of Republican Women
National Committeeman Trae Lewis, Maryland Young Republicans
Legal Counsel Jason Rheinstein, Maryland Young Republicans
Central Committee Member Flora Betro, Howard County
Central Committee Member Lisa Griffith, Allegany County
Central Committee Member Debbie Belcher, Anne Arundel County
Central Committee Member Jeanette Radford, Montgomery County
Central Committee Member Dwight Patel, Montgomery County
Central Committee Member Rachel Audi, Prince George's County
Central Committee Member Alan Rzepkowski, Anne Arundel County
Central Committee Member Sastry Dhara, Montgomery County
Central Committee Member John Milden, Montgomery County
Central Committee Member Joe Collins, Jr., Baltimore City
Central Committee Member Gary Collins, Baltimore City
Former Central Committee Member Doug Burkhardt, City of Annapolis
Former Central Committee Member Brandon Wright, City of Annapolis
Former Central Committee Member Ruth Umbel, Garrett County
Former Central Committee Member April Rose, Carroll County
Board Member Michelle Corkadel, West Anne Arundel County Republican Club
Former President Diane Nash Dillon, Chevy Chase Women's Republican Club

Texas First Lady Anita Perry At Rick Perry Iowa Headquarters’ Grand Opening Photos #iacaucus

Texas First Lady Anita Perry Attends Iowa Headquarters’ Grand Opening
 
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Texas First Lady Anita Perry today participated in the grand opening event of the Perry Campaign’s Iowa Headquarters office.

“I am excited about the opening of our Iowa Campaign Headquarters today,” Gov. Rick Perry said. “Anita and I are proud to have the Iowa team working with us to carry my record of job creation and vision of fiscal conservatism to the Hawkeye state.”

Gov. Perry previously announced his campaign’s Iowa team, including:

    Robert Haus, Statewide Chairman
    Matthew Whitaker, Statewide Co-Chairman
    Ruth Haus, Senior Consultant
    Matt Gronewald, State Director
    Rachelle Crawford, Des Moines Headquarters
    Rob Anderson, Central Iowa
    Gabe Haugland, North Central Iowa
    Travis Holler, Northwest Iowa
    Annie McEniry, Northeast Iowa
    Dane Nealson, Central Iowa
    Drew Selden, Southwest Iowa
    Mike Thom, Southeast Iowa
    Robert Crawford, Statewide Volunteer Coordinator

Texas First Lady Anita Perry to Open Perry Iowa Campaign Headquarters on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 #iacaucus

Texas First Lady Anita Perry to Open Perry Iowa Campaign Headquarters on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

Texas First Lady Anita Perry will travel to Iowa on Tuesday to participate in the Perry Campaign Iowa Headquarters Opening. She will also attend a Polk County Republican Party Meet & Greet. On Wednesday, she will visit the West Side Conservative Breakfast Club and tour Mercy Medical Center.

Tuesday, Sept. 27

5:30 p.m. – West Des Moines, IA
First Lady Anita Perry to launch Perry Campaign Iowa Headquarters Opening
7780 Office Plaza Drive
Suite 132
West Des Moines, IA 50266

7:30 p.m. – Clive, IA
First Lady Anita Perry to give remarks at Polk County Republican Party Meet & Greet
DeWaay Center
Conference Room
13001 University Avenue
Clive, Iowa 50325

Wednesday, Sept. 28

7:00 a.m. – Urbandale, IA
First Lady Anita Perry to meet and greet attendees of the West Side Conservative Breakfast Club
Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant
11151 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50322

10:00 a.m. – Des Moines, IA
First Lady Anita Perry to tour Mercy Medical Center
1111 Sixth Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314

Gov. Rick Perry Statement on Florida P5 Straw Poll

Gov. Rick Perry Statement on Florida P5 Straw Poll

AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Rick Perry today made the following statement regarding the Florida P5 straw poll:

“I want to congratulate Herman Cain on his victory today. Today's Florida P5 straw poll shows the conservative message of job creation, fiscal responsibility and limited government is gaining momentum. I also want to thank our Florida leadership for their support.”

“Floridians and voters nationally want a candidate who is clear on the issues and talks honestly about the future, not someone who takes multiple sides of an issue and changes views every election season. Today’s vote demonstrates that Floridians are energized and ready to help get America working again.”

Rick Perry To Hold Town Hall Meeting In East Derry, New Hampshire on September 30, 2011

Rick Perry To Hold Town Hall Meeting In East Derry, New Hampshire on September 30, 2011

On Saturday, Texas Gov. Rick Perry will host a Florida Presidency 5 Breakfast and travel to Michigan to speak at the Mackinac Island Republican Leadership Conference. Next Friday, he will travel to Atlanta to speak at the Georgia Public Policy Foundation Legislative Policy Briefing. Later in the day, he will travel to New Hampshire to hold a town hall meeting.

*All times listed in Eastern

Saturday, Sept. 24

7:00 a.m. – Orlando, Fla.
Gov. Perry to host Florida P5 Breakfast
Rosen Centre Hotel
Grand Ballroom
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
NOTE: Media check-in begins at 6 a.m.; Throw: 100 feet

12:45 p.m. – Mackinac Island, Mich.
Gov. Perry to speak at Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference
Grand Hotel
286 Grand Avenue
Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Friday, Sept. 30

10:15 a.m. – Atlanta, Ga.
Gov. Perry to give remarks at Georgia Public Policy Foundation Legislative Policy Briefing
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339

6:00 p.m. – East Derry, N.H.
Gov. Perry to hold a town hall meeting
52 East Derry Road
East Derry, NH 03041

Gov. Rick Perry at the FOX News Channel/Google Debate in Orlando, Florida

Gov. Rick Perry Again Stands Strong on Conservative Record and Vision to Get America Working Again

ORLANDO, Fla. – As his campaign strengthens and gains support, Gov. Rick Perry’s conservative agenda and record were again the center of attention at the FOX New Channel/ Google debate in Orlando, Florida tonight.

Perry shared his steadfast commitment to get America working again as the next president of the United States, defended his conservative economic and social policy record in Texas and reiterated his goal to speak honestly and effectively about reforming Social Security to protect current and near beneficiaries and fix it for younger workers.

“Americans are concerned with getting our economy back on track to prosperity and creating the jobs that Americans are desperately looking for,” said Gov. Perry. “I am proud of the record I have in Texas working to create an environment that creates jobs and in turn opportunity for our people, and I look forward to applying our blueprint for success at the national level – a model based on restrained spending, low taxes, predictable regulations and a fair legal climate.”

On job creation, Gov. Perry has the best record of job creation among all the candidates, including President Obama.  Texas has created more than one million net new jobs under Gov. Perry and is home to approximately 40 percent of all net new jobs in America since June 2009.

Perry contrasted his renowned pro-jobs record with the failed record of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, who signature accomplishment – government-mandated health care – was the model for the job-killing federal ObamaCare.  Romney’s Massachusetts was 47th in job creation during his term in office.

Gov. Perry’s strong record of cutting taxes, signing six balanced budgets, reducing general revenue spending and leading America’s top job-creating state makes him the candidate America needs to create jobs and get our nation’s fiscal house in order. In fact, he is the only Texas governor since World War II to cut state general revenue spending.

Gov. Rick Perry Announces Jay Shepard as Vermont Campaign Chairman

Gov. Rick Perry Announces Shepard as Vermont Campaign Chairman

AUSTIN - Texas Governor Rick Perry today named Jay Shepard as Campaign Chairman for the State of Vermont.  Shepard will serve as the point person in support of the Perry for President grassroots efforts within the state of Vermont.

“I am proud to have the support of so many Vermonters who support my record and vision for job creation and fiscal conservatism,” said Gov. Perry. “I’m proud to have Jay taking the reigns of our grassroots efforts in this important state.”

Shepard is a longtime Vermont Republican activist and party leader having served with distinction on the VTGOP Executive Committee for eight years. He has played an instrumental role in the election of Republican candidates statewide.  Shepard represented Vermont as a delegate to the RNC National Conventions in 2004 and 2008.  In 2008, Jay served as Vermont’s only member of the National Convention’s Platform Committee.

“I’m excited to be part of the Rick Perry for President team,” said Shepard. ”America needs Rick Perry’s leadership and vision for the future, and he is the candidate our country needs to get America working again.”

Florida House Majority Leader Carlos Lopez-Cantera Endorses Gov. Rick Perry For President

Florida House Majority Leader Endorses Gov. Rick Perry For President

AUSTIN – Florida State Representative and House Majority Leader Carlos Lopez-Cantera today endorsed Gov. Rick Perry for president.

“It is my honor to announce today that I am endorsing Gov. Rick Perry for President of the United States of America,” said Rep. Lopez-Cantera. “I have chosen to endorse Gov. Perry because of his proven track record in dealing with the most important issue facing this country today – job creation. Through the principled leadership of Gov. Perry, approximately 40 percent of the net new jobs created in the United States since June 2009 were created in Texas. On the other hand, under President Obama’s failed economic policies, the U.S. has lost 2.4 million jobs during his tenure.”

“The current U.S. debt is approaching $15 trillion, a figure that is bordering on disastrous levels for this country, if not already there.  Social Security and Medicare have an unfunded liability in the tens of trillions of dollars, and Gov. Perry is committed to addressing and protecting these programs as president,” Rep. Lopez-Cantera continued. “Based on his track record of fiscal responsibility and unwavering conservatism, I believe Gov. Perry is the leader who will save our country from this financial disaster and get America working again as the next president of the United States.”

Representative Lopez-Cantera is the Majority Leader in the Florida House of Representatives.  Leader Lopez-Cantera has served in the Florida House since 2004 and represents parts of Miami-Dade County.  He was appointed by then Speaker Marco Rubio to the My Safe Florida Home Advisory Council and by former Gov. Jeb Bush to the Property Tax Reform Committee.

“Rep. Lopez-Cantera and Floridians know the importance of creating an environment that allows the private sector to do what it does best, which is create jobs for Americans and in turn wealth for our economy,” Gov. Perry said. “I look forward to working with Rep. Lopez-Cantera as I continue to tell the people of Florida about my record and vision of fiscal conservatism and job creation, and my plans to get America working again.”