Gov. Rick Perry Our Next President?

[MusicMan]

RICK PERRY CAMPAING SLOGAN:

"HEAVEN HELP US!"

[JeffreyS]

I want someone pro health care, trying to figure out how to do education better not cheaper, anti free trade, anti sending our children out to die in stink holes around the globe and willing to have corporations actually pay at least a low rate of taxes.

So I am out of luck as both the Reps and Dems are corporate shills who couldn't care less if our service people are overseas being shot.

[johnnyman]

I want someone pro health care, trying to figure out how to do education better not cheaper, anti free trade, anti sending our children out to die in stink holes around the globe and willing to have corporations actually pay at least a low rate of taxes.

So I am out of luck as both the Reps and Dems are corporate shills who couldn't care less if our service people are overseas being shot.

+1  I don't have anything more to add.  Its nice to see others realize the truth.  Where's Code Pink,, NAACP, ANSWER,,,, Oh that's right,, they are just political shills tool

[finehoe]

Perry indicted on two felonies

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, in the twilight of his 14th year in office and widely thought to be a 2016 presidential contender, was indicted Friday on felony charges arising from his effort to force the resignation of District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg after she was arrested for drunken driving.
In a decision that could hamper Perry's presidential aspirations, a Travis County grand jury indicted Perry, 64, on two felonies: abuse of official capacity and coercion of a public servant.

http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/perry-indicted-on-two-felonies-after-veto-threat/ng35b/

[carpnter]

Perry indicted on two felonies

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, in the twilight of his 14th year in office and widely thought to be a 2016 presidential contender, was indicted Friday on felony charges arising from his effort to force the resignation of District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg after she was arrested for drunken driving.
In a decision that could hamper Perry's presidential aspirations, a Travis County grand jury indicted Perry, 64, on two felonies: abuse of official capacity and coercion of a public servant.

http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/perry-indicted-on-two-felonies-after-veto-threat/ng35b/

Even former adviser to President Obama, David Axelrod, and Ben White from Politico think the indictment is ridiculous. 

[fsquid]

Silly

[JeffreyS]

Silly

I do not know if the prosecutor had a political agenda but the indictment was brought by a grand jury so it should be taken seriously.

[fsquid]

Silly

I do not know if the prosecutor had a political agenda but the indictment was brought by a grand jury so it should be taken seriously.

I can think a grand jury is dumb too.  You are correct though, Gov. Perry should take it seriously.

[MusicMan]

Next President?  No.

[carpnter]

Silly

I do not know if the prosecutor had a political agenda but the indictment was brought by a grand jury so it should be taken seriously.

A grand jury does not have to shown exculpatory evidence, the prosecutor has sole discretion on what evidence the grand jury sees. 

[finehoe]

A grand jury does not have to shown exculpatory evidence, the prosecutor has sole discretion on what evidence the grand jury sees.

And apparently they felt that evidence warranted an indictment.  What is your point?

[fsquid]

simply a political move that is going to backfire for this AD. I'm sure he was hoping for a mugshot photo

[vicupstate]

I admit I don't know alot about this stuff but wasn't congress run by the Democrats since 2007?

Republicans controlled the White House from 2007-2009.  They have controlled the House of Representative since January 2011.  So no, it is not the Democrats that have undermined Obama at every turn.

[carpnter]

A grand jury does not have to shown exculpatory evidence, the prosecutor has sole discretion on what evidence the grand jury sees.

And apparently they felt that evidence warranted an indictment.  What is your point?

One you obviously missed.  In a grand jury, the prosecutor has sole discretion to present the evidence in such a way that he will get the indictment he wants even if there is evidence that clearly shows that the person is innocent.

[Tacachale]

simply a political move that is going to backfire for this AD. I'm sure he was hoping for a mugshot photo

Yup. Disgraceful.