In an exclusive interview with Breitbart News, Perry shared his perspective on how this campaign differs from his 2012 attempt, why he believes that his record stacks up favorably against any of his competitors, what he believes will be a major challenge for former Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL), his thoughts on the abuses at the VA, and a special memory he shared about time he spent with Breitbart News founder, the late Andrew Breitbart.
by Sarah Rumpf20 Jun 2015, 2:50 PM PST0
“I always like to preface all of this with, I’m a free trader, I’m for selling American products everywhere,” said Perry. “I’m a very strong proponent of economic development and trade. America can compete with anybody in the world…you give us a level playing field, and American workers will compete anywhere in the world. And we make good products, and our agricultural products are the best in the world.”
by Sarah Rumpf19 Jun 2015, 5:31 AM PST0
One challenge several candidates will face as they try to maintain their positions or move up in the polls is favorability ratings. A number of the Republican candidates may be near the ceiling of their potential support because of high negativity ratings, especially for those who have high name recognition; the voters have already made up their minds.
by Sarah Rumpf17 Jun 2015, 9:49 AM PST0
Breitbart News was able to contact the FEC Wednesday morning and get some clarification of why its online database shows a listing for Scott Walker.
by Sarah Rumpf17 Jun 2015, 9:24 AM PST0
Scott Walker is a common name. We can’t confirm that the Wisconsin Governor filed this paperwork. But we do know that at least one man named “Scott Walker” will bid to be your next president.
by Sarah Rumpf16 Jun 2015, 5:51 PM PST0
As Bush introduced his “wonderful mom,” Barbara Bush, he was interrupted by protesters who were lined up near the back of the crowd. Taking off their jackets, the protesters — over twenty of them all in the same row — revealed bright neon yellow T-shirts that read “LEGAL STATUS IS NOT ENOUGH.”
by Sarah Rumpf15 Jun 2015, 3:00 PM PST0
Monday morning, Rubio posted on his Twitter account a tweet welcoming “my friend @JebBush” into the race. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) also sent out a statement welcoming Bush into the race.
by Sarah Rumpf15 Jun 2015, 12:37 PM PST0
Bush will officially launch his campaign at 3:00 pm ET at Miami Dade College.
by Sarah Rumpf15 Jun 2015, 6:14 AM PST0
After the logo was posted, many commented on the omission of Bush’s last name, and wondering about the use of the exclamation point. “Jeb” is not Bush’s legal name, instead being a nickname formed from his initials: John Ellis Bush.
by Sarah Rumpf14 Jun 2015, 6:08 PM PST0
Among likely Republican voters in Florida, 30 percent preferred Bush, 24 percent Rubio, then there was a sharp drop off to a list of candidates in the single digits.
by Sarah Rumpf11 Jun 2015, 8:07 AM PST0
The paperwork to designate Jeb 2016, Inc. as the principal campaign committee for Bush has not yet been filed with the FEC, according to a search of the FEC’s online records performed by Breitbart News on Tuesday afternoon.
by Sarah Rumpf9 Jun 2015, 1:46 PM PST0
Having already received positive feedback for the more serious and humble approach Perry has taken to preparing for this campaign, his presidential announcement has been viewed in much the same manner, gathering praise and compliments from all over the media.
by Cassi Pollock5 Jun 2015, 7:24 AM PST0
Former Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) is well-known for his proud Texas swagger, but the launch of his presidential campaign was an all-American affair, featuring military heroes and even an American flag that was too big to fit in an airplane hangar.
by Sarah Rumpf4 Jun 2015, 6:23 PM PST0
ADDISON, Texas — Shortly before former Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) announced he was running for President, Breitbart Texas interviewed Taya Kyle, the widow of Chris Kyle, Navy SEAL and author of American Sniper. Kyle was in Addison to show her
by Sarah Rumpf4 Jun 2015, 2:59 PM PST0
“The reason I am running for president is I know for certain our country’s best days lie ahead. There is nothing wrong in America today that cannot be fixed with new leadership,” said Perry. “We are just a few good decisions away from unleashing economic growth, and reviving the American Dream.”
by Sarah Rumpf4 Jun 2015, 12:40 PM PST0
ADDISON, Texas — Former Governor Rick Perry’s (R-TX) 2012 presidential campaign was a roller coaster ride, shooting to the top of the polls when he first entered the race, then plummeting back down after a series of debate missteps.
by Sarah Rumpf4 Jun 2015, 4:45 AM PST0
That’s right, ObamaCare victims: those massive premiums you’re struggling to pay, while simultaneously forking over fat tax payments to subsidize the premiums of your neighbors, are much lower than they really should be, because vampire government is also sucking tax money out of you to pay the insurance companies off. The whole scheme falls apart right about the time Barack Obama leaves office, confident that a huge and surly army of insurance welfare dependents, backed up by heavy political and lobbyist artillery from rent-seeking insurance companies, will make his boondoggle indestructible, no matter how unpopular it gets.
by John Hayward3 Jun 2015, 10:15 AM PST0
ORLANDO, Florida — Two days before he will launch his second presidential campaign, former Gov. Rick Perry addressed a crowd of business leaders, conservative activists, and media in Orlando for an “Economic Growth Summit” organized by Let’s Get to Work, the political committee of Gov. Rick Scott (R-FL).
by Sarah Rumpf2 Jun 2015, 11:59 AM PST0
Florida Governor Rick Scott welcomed several of the Republican presidential contenders to the Walt Disney World on Tuesday for an “Economic Growth Summit” sponsored by his political committee, Let’s Get to Work.
by Sarah Rumpf2 Jun 2015, 7:02 AM PST0
Many leading Republican presidential contenders are gathering at Walt Disney World today for an “Economic Growth Summit” organized by Gov. Rick Scott’s (R-FL) political committee, Let’s Get to Work.
by Sarah Rumpf2 Jun 2015, 5:58 AM PST0
Taya Kyle, the widow of Navy SEAL and American Sniper author Chris Kyle, will be in Addison, Texas next week when former Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) announces he is running for president, to show her support.
by Sarah Rumpf28 May 2015, 4:14 PM PST0
Hillary Clinton is quickly proving to be the most inspirational candidate of the 2016 election cycle, at least in terms of inspiring new levels of creativity and wit among Republicans. Clinton’s ongoing refusal to interact with the press — or, in fact, anyone other than specially screened small groups of supporters — has become a seemingly endless source of mockery.
by Sarah Rumpf27 May 2015, 1:40 PM PST0
The 2016 Republican congressional primary race in Florida’s 18th congressional district could very well shape up to be one of the most, if not the most, contested and looked upon primary races of the upcoming election cycle.
by Javier Manjarres26 May 2015, 6:47 PM PST0
“Congressional Democrats, like Patrick Murphy, are in virtual lockstep in their support for the big corporate special interests that gain taxpayer-provided financing from the Export-Import Bank,” said Club for Growth President David McIntosh in a statement provided to Breitbart News. “Despite the hundreds of fraud claims against Ex-Im, and the 31 open fraud investigations involving the bank, Murphy still wants an expansion of Ex-Im.”
by Sarah Rumpf26 May 2015, 3:14 PM PST0
You have to hand it to Hillary Clinton for focusing on not repeating the same 2008 mistakes she made that cost her the Democratic presidential nomination to then-Senator Barack Obama.
by Javier Manjarres19 May 2015, 10:44 AM PST0
