Perry Looking Past Vegas Debate to Ads, Retail Politics
LAS VEGAS — For Gov. Rick Perry, the best news about tonight’s nationally televised debate may be what comes next: fewer nationally televised debates.
As the 2012 nominating contest draws closer, TV ads and press-the-flesh events will dominate the schedule and the airwaves more, and those are areas where Perry, not exactly a debate champion, can play to his strengths. After tonight's debate, there isn’t another big one planned until Nov. 9, and a tentative timeline of upcoming debates indicate they will be more spaced out.
“Debates are a good topic for pundits in Washington,” said Perry spokesman ...
Comments (6)
Lee Dunkelberg via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Forget substance, we're focusing on flash.
Occupy Randy Case via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Yes, he does terrible at debates. Where he shines is playing dirty pool. There is no level too low for Perry to sink to. He's got a lot of money and it's gonna get real ugly, really soon.
Neil Moyer via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Perry and wife better high tail it outta Sin City before their faith is tested any further; oh, maybe a few pulls of the slots before the debate...
Diwanna Zapalac via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Perry is good at screwing people over....especially our children!!!
LuAnn Ferguson via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Really? I think he's looked pretty dumb so far in the debates. I won't go into what I think otherwise...
Suzy Hagar via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Yes he is a great back slapper.....