DVD Sways Perry’s Position on Abortion
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(OSCEOLA, Iowa) — Rick Perry admitted to Iowa voters Tuesday evening that he underwent a “transformation” in his views on abortion, shifting from a stance that allowed for abortion in cases of rape, incest, and concerning f…
Rick Perry Resumes Iowa Bus Tour, Hammers GOP Opponents
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa) — After a four day hiatus from the campaign trail, Texas Gov. Rick Perry restarted his bus tour through Iowa, pounding his opponents for their Washington and Wall Street “insider” status a…
New Perry Ad Slams Candidates Who Served in Congress
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(DES MOINES, Iowa) — In a new ad released in Iowa, Rick Perry slams the four candidates who served in Congress. “If Washington’s the problem, why trust a congressman to fix it?” an announcer reads as pictures of Michele Bac…
‘California Governor’ Rick Perry? Oops…
ABC News(CLARINDA, Iowa) — Someone had an “oops” moment Tuesday afternoon, but it wasn’t Rick Perry. During a meet and greet at the Glenn Miller Museum in Clarinda, Iowa, State Rep. Rich Anderson made a small gaffe when he acci…
Who Pays for Rick Perry’s Security? Texans
ABC News(AUSTIN, Texas) — Rick Perry’s security costs have risen since he entered the presidential campaign in August, costing Texas taxpayers as much as $400,000 a month, according to a report by the Texas Tribune. An examination of Texas publi…
Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry Fail to Qualify for Virginia Ballot
PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images(RICHMOND, Va.) — After a scramble to gather the requisite number of signatures in his home state, Newt Gingrich failed to make it on the ballot in the state of Virginia.Texas Governor Rick Perry also failed submit eno…
Gingrich Files for Virginia Primary, Other GOP Candidates Do Not
Jessica McGowan/Getty Images(RICHMOND, Va.) — After a great deal of speculation, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich filed his paperwork for the Virginia presidential primary with the state’s board of elections in time for Thursday’s 5 p.m….
Rick Perry Completes First Leg of Iowa Bus Tour
Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images(NEWTON, Iowa) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry wrapped up the first leg of his Iowa bus tour Thursday with an employee town hall at TPI Iowa, which manufactures components for wind turbines.On the first leg of his bus tour, the GOP…
Prone to Mistakes, Rick Perry Prays He Won’t Trip Up
Alex Wong/Getty Images(MUSCATINE, Iowa) — As the media await his next gaffe, Rick Perry admitted he often sends a prayer to the heavens so he won’t slip up and see another one of his mistakes on national TV.“I prayed right before I walked …
Rick Perry Super PAC Goes Negative on Gingrich and Romney
PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Make Us Great Again, the super PAC supporting Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s presidential bid, went negative for the first time Wednesday, releasing a television ad in Iowa and South Carolina blasting New…
Rick Perry’s Wife Touts Their Values in New Iowa TV Ad
Tom Williams/Roll Call(MUSCATINE, Iowa) – Rick Perry’s campaign is out with a new television ad in Iowa featuring his wife Anita Perry as she tells the story of their relationship, small town upbringing and Christian values.“It’…
Gov. Rick Perry Makes Last Dash for Iowa Evangelical Vote
Alex Wong/Getty Images(DES MOINES, Iowa) — When Iowa Republicans head to the caucuses Jan. 3, don’t count Texas Governor Rick Perry out of the race just yet.The Texas governor was a force to be reckoned with when he burst into the race in August. The …
New Perry Ad Categorizes Gingrich as K Streeter, Romney as Wall Streeter
Toni Sandys/The Washington Post(AUSTIN, Texas) — Rick Perry is out with a new ad asking voters to consider what “street” candidates work.The 30-second spot categorizes Newt Gingrich as a K Streeter and Mitt Romney as a Wall Street man, whi…
Perry Confronted by Teen over Gays Serving Openly in Military
ABC News(DECORAH, Iowa) — A 14-year-old openly bisexual girl collared Texas Gov. Rick Perry after his town hall in Decorah, Iowa, Sunday evening and challenged him to explain the reasoning behind his belief that gays should not serve openly in the mil…
Perry Launches New Attacks on Gingrich, Romney
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(NEW HAMPTON, Iowa) — In a weekend that has been full of hits on opponents for issues ranging from Iran to earmarks, Texas Gov. Rick Perry continued the criticism of his rivals on Sunday, this time launching separate attack…
In Iowa, Perry Lambasts Ron Paul on Iran, Gingrich for Freddie Mac Ties
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(CHEROKEE, Iowa) — Squeezed into the back corner of a packed coffee house here, Texas Gov. Rick Perry did not hold back on criticizing some of his Republican opponents, starting with Rep. Ron Paul for his comments on Iran i…
Rick Perry ‘Retires’ Early To Collect Pension Benefits
Richard Ellis/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Rick Perry’s personal financial disclosure released Friday shows the Texas governor essentially “retired” in January to begin the early collection of pension benefits, drastically increasing h…
Rick Perry Says Fourth Place Iowa Finish Won’t Stop His Campaign
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(SIOUX CITY, Iowa) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry suggested Wednesday that he might come in as low as fourth place in the Iowa caucuses next month, but said that won’t stop him from competing in other states.“You&rsquo…
Rick Perry Rails Against ‘Insiders’ in New Ad
ABC News(AUSTIN, Texas) — Rick Perry released his second ad in Iowa Thursday — a TV spot that paints Republican opponents Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney as “political insiders.”“Reckless spending and high taxes are destroying our eco…
As Final Pre-Caucus Debate Looms, Iowa Race Appears Wide Open
ABC News(SIOUX CITY, Iowa) — You might think that after months of a seemingly endless string of debates, rallies, straw polls, and other campaign events, voters in the nation’s first state to select a Republican presidential nominee might have m…