Crazy, we know! But look at this polling courtesy of Talking Points Memo that shows the Texas governor, coyote killer and all-around swell guy Ricky Perry neck-and-neck with the Democrat in the race, former Houston mayor Bill White.
The poll has Perry and White at 43% each. The survey of registered voters has a ±4.4% margin of error. A key indicator of Perry’s vulnerability is that his approval rating is only 36%, with 49% disapproval, while White has a favorable rating of 37%-25%. In the horserace cross-tabs, Perry leads among Republicans by 74%-15%, White leads among Democrats by 76%-10%, and White leads with independents by 42%-36%.
We know what you’re thinking. 1. Polls don’t mean dick. 2. Just because a guy is a Democrat in Texas doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to secede. Answering the second part first: good point. As for the first part: FU.
Then there’s this:
Another important number, which should concern Perry in light of his growing national profile as a leader among Tea Party-style Republicans, is this question: “Do you think that Rick Perry should run for President in 2012?” The answer is only Yes 10%, No 69%.
Sigh of relief. Big sigh.
Oh, thank goodness for that! This guy would be decorating the White House in macho man/everything I shot with my .380 Ruger pistol decor. Jackie O. would be rolling in her grave.