Conservative writer John Avlon over at the Daily Beast has some thoughts on why tonight’s debate is Rick Perry’s last chance to “prevent Mitt Romney’s coronation.” His main arguments: Perry is still the favorite of the “Tea-vangelist crowd” (though most would gladly vote for Romney if it means beating Obama) and with some early wins in places like Iowa and South Carolina, the horse-race mentality of primary coverage could give him all the momentum he’d need to take the nomination. But all that comes down to tonight. High drama.
Of course, that’s still not enough to get me to watch the debate instead of the Rangers game. And until then, I’ll be watching this on repeat.
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I wonder if tea party golden boy Chris Christie endorsing Romney this afternoon makes Perry’s pandering performance tonight moot?
God, I hope so!!
This time of year in the last presidential election cycle – Rudy Giuliani was the favorite. Lesson: it is too soon to have a coronation.
Rick Perry did awesome…right?
Yes…and he should be the Republican candidate.
How can it be over for a man who can re-write history?
http://www.newstatesman.com/blogs/star-spangled-staggers/2011/10/debate-governor-american-obama
Game. Set. Match.