2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Rick Perry Campaign Releases New Televison Ad: "Part-Time Congress"

Perry Campaign Releases New Ad: "Part-Time Congress"

AUSTIN - The Perry campaign today released a 30-second television advertisement entitled "Part-Time Congress," which will air on Iowa broadcast and cable. To view the ad, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LN7PpNxXsY.

"Gov. Perry is the only Washington outsider in this race. He has never served in Washington or been an establishment favorite," said Perry campaign spokesman Ray Sullivan. "The current and former members of Congress in the race have a legacy of federal debt, earmarks and excess. Gov. Perry has the strongest plan to overhaul Washington, D.C. by creating a part-time Congress, cutting their staff, pay, and time spent in Washington in half."

"Part-Time Congress" Script:

Announcer: "If Washington's the problem, why trust a congressman to fix it?"

"Among them, they've spent 63 years in Congress, leaving us with debt, earmarks, and bailouts."

"Congressmen get $174,000 a year and you get the bill."

"We need a solution."

Gov. Perry: "That's the reason I've called for a part-time Congress. Cut their pay in half, cut their time in Washington in half, cut their staff in half, send them home. Let them get a job like everybody else back home has."

"I'm Rick Perry, and I approve this message."

Text: Approved by Rick Perry and paid for by RickPerry.org, Inc.

Perry Campaign Releases New TV Ad: "President of Honor," Featuring Decorated Veterans, Patriotic Message

Perry Campaign Releases New Ad: "President of Honor," Featuring Decorated Veterans, Patriotic Message

AUSTIN - The Perry campaign today released a 60-second television advertisement entitled "President of Honor," which will air on Iowa broadcast and cable. To view the ad, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jzJsXTXxiY.

"As president, Rick Perry will be committed to restoring America to its rightful place as the greatest nation on earth," said Perry campaign spokesman Ray Sullivan. "The decorated veterans featured in this new TV ad know Rick Perry's pro-American, pro-defense and pro-veteran record. Additionally, Gov. Perry is the one true Washington outsider left in this race and has an unparalleled record of job creation, having created more than one million net new jobs while in office."

"President of Honor" Script

Jim Livingston: "My name is Jim Livingston. I am a retired major general."

Text: Marine Maj. Gen. Jim Livingston Awarded Medal of Honor, Rick Perry Supporter

Daniel P. Moran: "Governor Perry - he is the best person to serve as commander in chief."

Text: First Lieutenant Daniel P. Moran Awarded Purple Heart, Rick Perry Supporter

Dakota Meyer: "Any veteran that I knew needed help, Governor Perry always told me whatever he could do to care of them he would do it."

Text: Cpl. Dakota Meyer Awarded Medal of Honor, Rick Perry Supporter

Marcus Luttrell: "Governor Rick Perry - he is one of the most honorable men I've ever met."

Text: Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell Awarded Navy Cross, Rick Perry Supporter

Michael E. Thornton: "This is about how we can lead this nation. Rick Perry is that leader."

Text: Navy Seal Michael E. Thornton Awarded Medal of Honor, Rick Perry Supporter

Announcer: "Ladies and gentlemen, the next President of the United States."

Gov. Perry: "Washington's broken. Replacing one Washington insider with another won't change a thing."

Text: The Only Candidate That Created Over 1 Million Jobs Bureau Of Labor Statistics

Gov. Perry: "I'm the outsider who's willing to step on some toes. We can surely recapture what is great about America. And we can restore this nation to its preeminence in the world as a beacon of individual liberty and economic prosperity. And there is no greater cause in our time."

Daniel P. Moran: "You can't tell me America is not exceptional. You can't tell me that because I've seen it."

Text: Proven Leadership

Text: Integrity

Text: Trust

Gov. Perry: "I'm Rick Perry and I approve of this message."

Text: Approved By Rick Perry And Paid For By RickPerry.org, Inc.

Rick Perry Campaign Releases New TV Ad: "American Story"

Perry Campaign Releases New Ad: "American Story"

AUSTIN - The Perry campaign today released a 30-second television advertisement entitled "American Story," which will air on national cable and Iowa broadcast and cable.

"Gov. Perry and Mrs. Perry's story is quintessentially American, based on family, faith and patriotism," said Perry campaign communications director Ray Sullivan. "The Perrys met as children growing up in small-town Texas and married in 1982 after Rick Perry left the U.S. Air Force. Gov. Perry and Mrs. Perry are guided every day by the Christian values instilled in them as children, and this ad underscores their commitment to bringing their conservative values to Washington, D.C."

"American Story" Script:

Mrs. Perry: "It's an old-fashioned American story. I married my high school sweetheart, but first I had to wait as he volunteered for the Air Force and flew planes all over the world."

"I'm Anita Perry. When Rick's tour of duty as a captain in the Air Force ended, he returned home to farm with his dad and asked me to marry him."

"We grew up in small towns, raised with Christian values -- values we still believe in. And we know Washington, D.C., could use some of that."

Gov. Perry: "I'm Rick Perry, and I really approve this message."

Text: Approved by Rick Perry and paid for by RickPerry.org, Inc.

            

Rick Perry Iowa Bus Tour Townhall, Mason City, Iowa Video Part 2 of 2 #iacaucus

Rick Perry Iowa Bus Tour Townhall, Mason City, Iowa Video Part 1 of 2 #iacaucus

Rick Perry Iowa Bus Tour Photos "Cabin Coffee" Clear Lake, Iowa December 17, 2011 #iacaucus 2 of 2

Rick Perry Iowa Bus Tour Photos "Cabin Coffee" Clear Lake, Iowa December 17, 2011 #iacaucus 1 of 2

Rick Perry Iowa Bus Tour Schedule Saturday, December 17, 2011 - Tuesday, January 3, 2012 #iacaucus

Rick Perry Iowa Bus Tour Schedule Saturday, December 17, 2011 - Tuesday, January 3, 2012 #iacaucus

Saturday, Dec. 17 - Tuesday, Jan. 3

Saturday, Dec. 17

11:00 a.m. - Spencer, Iowa

Meet and Greet

La Chiesa Restaurant
24 West Park Street
Spencer, IA 51301

1:00 p.m. - Algona, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Chrome Country Inn
Event Room
211 Highway 18 East
Algona, IA 50511

3:30 p.m. - Clear Lake, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Main Dining Room
Cabin Coffee Company
303 Main Avenue
Clear Lake, IA 50428

5:15 p.m. - Mason City, Iowa

Townhall Meeting

Streetscape Room
Music Man Square
308 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
 
Sunday, Dec. 18

8:00 a.m. - Clear Lake, Iowa

Church Service

Clear Lake Evangelical Free Church
1310 US Highway 18 West
Clear Lake, IA 50428

*NOTE: No cameras will be allowed.

10:30 a.m. - Charles City, Iowa

Church Service

First Wesleyan Church
913 South Main Street
Charles City, IA 50616

*NOTE: No cameras will be allowed.

12:15 p.m. - Charles City, Iowa

Lunch

Dave's Restaurant
Dining Room
809 South Grand Avenue
Charles City, IA 50616

2:45 p.m. - New Hampton, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Chickasaw Event Center
Large Meeting Room
301 North Water Avenue
New Hampton, IA 50569

5:00 p.m. - Decorah, Iowa

Townhall Meeting

Winneshiek Hotel
Steyer Opera House
104 East Water Street
Decorah, IA 52101

Monday, Dec. 19

10:15 a.m. - Elkader, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Johnson's Restaurant
Main Dining Room
916 High Street
Elkader, IA 52403

12:00 p.m. - Manchester, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Pizza Ranch
1100 West Main Street
Manchester, IA 52057

4:30 p.m. - Dyersville, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Country Junction Restaurant
913 15th Avenue SE
Dyersville, IA 52040

6:00 p.m. - Dubuque, Iowa

Meet and Greet

MannaJava World Café
700 Locust Street #110
Dubuque, IA 52001

Tuesday, Dec. 20

*NOTE: Gov. Perry will be joined by Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal at Tuesday events.

11:45 a.m. - Maquoketa, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Decker Hotel
Buffet Room
128 North Main Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060

1:30 p.m. - DeWitt, Iowa

Main Street Walk

Whisk Away Café
919 6th Avenue
DeWitt, IA 52742

*NOTE: The walk will begin at Whisk Away Café and end at Hall of Fame Pizza and Wings.

3:30 p.m. - Clinton, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Candlelight Inn
Main Room
511 Riverview Drive
Clinton, IA 52732

5:30 p.m. - Davenport, Iowa

Townhall Meeting

Figge Art Museum
225 West Second Street
Davenport, IA 52801

Wednesday, Dec. 21

*NOTE: Gov. Perry will be joined by Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal at Wednesday events.

1:30 p.m. - Muscatine, Iowa

Meet and Greet

The Button Factory
215 West Mississippi Drive
Muscatine, IA 52761

4:15 p.m. - Mt. Pleasant, Iowa

Meet and Greet

De Brito Baking Bistro
101 West Monroe Street
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641

Thursday, Dec. 22

9:00 a.m. - Burlington, Iowa

Breakfast/Meet and Greet

Drake on the Riverfront
106 Washington Street
Burlington, IA 52601

12:00 p.m. - Ottumwa, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Kuhly's Bar & Grill
112 Market Street
Ottumwa, IA 52501

3:30 p.m. - Newton, Iowa

Employee Townhall

TPI Iowa
2300 North 33rd Avenue E
Newton, IA 50208

*NOTE: Tour will be b-roll only.

Tuesday, Dec. 27

10:45 a.m. - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Main Street Café
102 South Main Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

1:15 p.m. - Clarinda, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Glenn Miller Museum
Conference Room
122 West Clark Street
Clarinda, IA 51632

3:30 p.m. - Creston, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Adams Street Espresso
213 West Adams
Creston, IA 50801

5:30 p.m. - Osceola, Iowa

Townhall Meeting

Clarke Electric Co-Op
Banquet Room
1103 North Main Street
Osceola, IA 50213

Wednesday, Dec. 28

7:00 a.m. - Urbandale, Iowa

Westside Conservative Club Breakfast

Machine Shed Restaurant
Dining Room
11151 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50322

1:30 p.m. - Indianola, Iowa

Meet and Greet

The Sports Page
Private Dining Room
1803 West 2nd Avenue
Indianola, IA 50125

3:30 p.m. - Pella, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Smokey Row Coffee Shop
639 Franklin Street
Pella, IA 50219

5:00 p.m. - Oskaloosa, Iowa

Townhall Meeting

Smokey Row Coffee Shop
109 South Market Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Thursday, Dec. 29

10:00 a.m. - Washington, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Coffee Corner
125 West Washington Street
Washington, IA 52353

12:30 p.m. - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Blue Strawberry Coffee Company
118 2nd Street
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

5:30 p.m. - Marshalltown, Iowa

Townhall Meeting

Fisher Community Center
Auditorium
709 South Center Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158

Friday, Dec. 30

12:00 p.m. - Waterloo, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Doughy Joey's Pizza
300 West 4th Street
Waterloo, IA 50701

2:45 p.m. - Waverly, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Fainting Goat
Main Dining Room
118 10th Street Southwest
Waverly, IA 50677

5:30 p.m. - Mason City, Iowa

Cerro Gordo County GOP Fundraiser

Mason City Country Club
Main Dining Room
3331 19th Street Southwest
Mason City, IA 50401

Saturday, Dec. 31

10:30 a.m. - Fort Dodge, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Bloomers at Central Coffee Shop
900 Central Avenue #10
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

12:45 p.m. - Boone, Iowa

Meet and Greet

The Gigglin' Goat
City View Reception Hall
628 Story Street
Boone, IA 50036

Monday, Jan. 2

12:30 p.m. - Sioux City, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Stoney Creek Inn
300 3rd Street
Sioux City, IA 51101

4:00 p.m. - Carroll, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Santa Maria Vineyard
218 West 6th Street
Carroll, IA 51401

6:30 p.m. - Perry, Iowa

Campaign Rally

Hotel Pattee
1112 Willis Avenue
Perry, IA 50220

Tuesday, Jan. 3

*NOTE: Gov. Perry will be in the Des Moines area.

Events TBD

Rick Perry Campaign Statement on Tonight's Fox News Presidential Debate In Sioux City, Iowa

Gov. Rick Perry Advocates Part-Time Congress and Balanced Budgets; Cites Tim Tebow's Faith, Persistence and Strong Finishes
Perry a standout at FOX News Presidential Debate

SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Texas Gov. Rick Perry spoke strongly and confidently about ending Washington's culture of congressional earmarks, deficit spending and federal excess, and articulated his unmatched pro-jobs record, staunch conservatism and plans to help create American jobs in tonight's Iowa presidential debate, hosted by FOX News and the Republican Party of Iowa. 

Governor Perry strongly connected with American families and football fans by relating to Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, his unabashed Christian faith, persistence and fourth-quarter comeback victories.   

"Am I ready for the next level? Let me tell you, I hope I am the Tim Tebow of the Iowa caucuses," Gov. Perry said. "I like these debates and I hope President Obama and I debate a lot. I'll talk about passing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the United States Congress. I'll talk about having the type of part-time Congress that I think Americans are ready for."

Gov. Perry has traveled the country sharing his message of faith, jobs and freedom with conservative plans to stimulate the economy, boost job creation and repair the damage of the Obama administration's failed economic policies. The governor's Uproot and Overhaul Washington plan calls for a part-time citizen Congress, eliminating ineffective federal agencies and making Washington, D.C., as inconsequential in the lives of the American people as possible.

"The issue we ought to be talking about on this stage is how you really overhaul Washington, D.C.," Gov. Perry continued. "And the idea that you can't tell the difference between lobbying and consulting, the idea that we have Congress staying there as many days as they do and the salary that they have. That's why I've called for a part-time Congress. Cut their pay in half, cut their time in Washington in half, cut their staff in half, send them home. Let them get a job like everybody else back home has, and live under the laws they pass. We do that, and pass a Balanced Budget Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the conversations that we've been having up here will be minor."

Gov. Perry's Cut, Balance and Grow plan establishes 20 percent flat personal and corporate tax rates, and simplifies the tax system by closing corporate loopholes and ending tax breaks for special interest groups. When compared to current laws, Gov. Perry's plan will mean tax relief for Americans of every income group. Cut, Balance and Grow also includes a federal Balanced Budget Amendment and plans for a full audit of every regulation passed since 2008. 

During the debate, Gov. Perry shared his record and vision to get America working again by bringing the pro-jobs, pro-business and pro-innovation model he helped to create in the state of Texas to the nation. Over one million net new jobs have been created during Gov. Perry's tenure in Texas. He has the strongest job creation record of any candidate in the presidential race, and will bring his experience in creating jobs through eliminating job-killing regulations, ensuring a fair and predictable tax system, creating a just legal climate and ending unnecessary government spending to the country as president.

Perry Campaign Releases New Ad: "Problem/Solution" Highlighting Job and Reform Plans

Perry Campaign Releases New Ad: "Problem/Solution" Highlighting Job and Reform Plans

AUSTIN - The Perry campaign today released a 30-second television advertisement entitled "Problem/Solution," which will air on national cable and Iowa broadcast and cable.

"The two current frontrunners for the Republican nomination support distinctly unconservative policies like government-mandated health insurance and federal bailouts. As someone who has never served in Washington or been an establishment favorite, Gov. Perry is the one candidate with the record and reform plans to truly change Washington, D.C.," said Perry campaign communications director Ray Sullivan. "Gov. Perry's Overhaul Washington plan creates a part-time Congress, cuts congressional staff and pay and cuts federal tax rates and spending to balance the budget by 2020."

"Problem/Solution" Script:

"Reckless spending and high taxes are destroying our economy."

"The problem? Political insiders."

"Newt Gingrich supported increasing the federal debt ceiling one trillion dollars and billions in new earmarks."

"Mitt Romney raised business taxes 20 percent in Massachusetts."

"Gingrich and Romney. Insiders."

"Rick Perry's plans to create jobs and overhaul Washington with a part-time Congress make him the outsider political insiders fear most."

Gov. Perry: "I'm Rick Perry, and I approve this message."

Text: Approved by Rick Perry and paid for by RickPerry.org, Inc.