Gov. Rick Perry assured Republican Party activists on Thursday that he is a conservative after their own hearts and, in a campaign-style speech kicking off the GOP state convention, he sidestepped a controversy over gambling that could become an issue against him in the 2006 primary.
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“I make no apologies for being an optimistic conservative who is pro-jobs, pro-growth, pro-family and pro-life,” Perry said to applause from several thousand delegates and alternates.
“I will pursue the conservative mandate voters entrusted to me. I know who elected me, and I know why they elected me. And I will always stand my ground,” he added.
Translation: “It’s not important that I support state-sponsored gambling. What’s important is that I’m not the kind of politician who would support state-sponsored gambling.” Apparently, Rob Corddry has joined Perry’s speechwriting team.
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Enjoy the joy that is Roy. (Last item.)
Texas GOP Convention Tidbits
The Texas GOP convention is in full swing today. As I mentioned earlier, they’ve already engaged in their obligatory gay bashing. And, of course, things wouldn’t be right unless they got hysterical about guns. Via War Liberal the San Antonio…
No idea at all from the Robison column of the enthusiastic reception afforded Perry. I guess that didn’t fit the story he wanted to write.