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Thank you, Governor Perry

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It’s been almost a week since Governor Perry suspended his bid for the Republican nomination. In some ways, it feels longer.

Judging by the tweets I’ve seen, the announcement has hit a lot of people pretty hard – myself included. It’s easy to get angry when someone you’ve worked hard for gives up, frustrated that you can’t change the outcome, and disappointed you’re forced to settle for second best.

I want to share a text I got from my friend Dave shortly after the announcement:

Hey chica… Candidates come and go. Deeds unvictorious are not less valiant. Hang in there. :-)

Perry brought a new flavor of conservatism and contagious energy to the primary. He brought an outsider feel as well as governing experience, an unsurpassed record in both fiscal and social issues, and the perfect balance of pride in his accomplishments and an all-too-rare humility. He forced other candidates to take strong positions and stay on their toes.

Though Perry’s candidacy was unsuccessful, it inspired and mobilized the conservative movement like few have. Passionate Republicans and Tea Party supporters from Texas and all over the country came together seamlessly in support of a vision America desperately needs. Through Facebook and Twitter, phone calls and yard signs, we committed countless hours and gallons of elbow grease to supporting America’s jobs governor.

Ultimately, though I would’ve liked to see President Perry in the White House, I’m just as happy to have Governor Perry back in the Texas Capitol.

So, Governor Perry, if by some chance you ever read this, thank you. For giving it your best shot, for giving us someone to believe in, for showing America what could be.

Deeds unvictorious are not less valiant. We’re proud to have supported you and continue to stand with you as you return home to keep fighting the good fight in Texas.

Signed,

Katie Thompson, Executive Director of Students for Rick Perry

With Justin Till, National Chairman
Victoria Bell, Virginia State Chair
Nathan Born, Pennsylvania State Chair
Jordan Cooper, South Carolina Chair
Dylan Gorski, Kentucky State Chair
Brandon Howell, Georgia State Chair
Brendan Madigan, North Carolina State Chair
Joe Mahoney, Alabama State Chair
Matt Rainey, Wisconsin State Chair
Joe Paru, Massachusetts State Chair
Geoffrey Tahuahua, Texas State Chair
Christopher Till, Missouri State Chair

100 reasons to support Rick Perry

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This weekend in preparation for the South Carolina primary, Students for Rick Perry is tweeting not one, not two, but one hundred reasons to support Governor Perry for president. The full list is below:

  1. Under his leadership, 1 million jobs were created.
  2. He successfully managed and grew the 13th largest global economy.
  3. He believes in America.
  4. He knows what it means to serve in uniform.
  5. He believes every innocent life must be protected.
  6. He has made a living from the land.
  7. He trusts America’s military to defend liberty with honor.
  8. He trusts in the people of America.
  9. He trusts in the ingenuity of America’s small businesses.
  10. He trusts moms and dad to educate their children in truth.
  11. He trusts moms and dad to raise their children in faith.
  12. A man of fidelity, he adores his wife, the love of his life.
  13. He grew up knowing the value of hard work, faith, and thrift.
  14. He knows America’s best days are yet ahead.
  15. “Let’s let America be America again.”
  16. He understands our rights come from God not government.
  17. He supports the individual’s right to defense.
  18. He stopped taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood.
  19. He signed loser-pays lawsuit reform so businesses can grow.
  20. He actually cut spending – not just decreasing an increase in spending.
  21. He used line-item veto to scrub more than $3 billion of spending.
  22. He supports a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
  23. He signed Texas’ law requiring women to have a sonogram before an abortion.
  24. He championed parental notification and consent.
  25. “There is no homeland security without border security.”
  26. He introduced and signed Voter ID law.
  27. He championed the defense of marriage amendment in Texas.
  28. “Free people work harder, live better, take better care of one another.”
  29. “With liberty as its starting point, America grew into the greatest nation.”
  30. “We need to repeal ALL of the federal healthcare law.”
  31. “Let private industry do what private industry does best: innovate.”
  32. “When it comes to energy, all of the above beats one size fits all.”
  33. “Every life must be given a chance to realize its full potential.”
  34. Terrorists “miscalculated our ability, as a nation, to rise above the ruins.”
  35. He has a Coyote Special edition Ruger .380-caliber pistol designed in his honor.
  36. His boots are named Liberty and Freedom.
  37. “Restoring a constitutional, limited government will take a massive effort.”
  38. Israel has no greater friend.
  39. He believes values matter.
  40. He wants to end job-killing federal regulations.
  41. He recognizes biggest problem: Out-of-control spending.
  42. He understands Americans want dignity of job, not dependency.
  43. He wants to fuel American growth with American energy.
  44. He walks the walk; his record of governance is unmatched.
  45. He publicly and privately supports our wounded warriors and returning vets.
  46. He is a conservative of conviction.
  47. He believes Congress should live under the laws they pass.
  48. He is a man of humility.
  49. He does not play golf. (Hehe.)
  50. He signed 67 tax cuts, saving Texas taxpayers $14 billion.
  51. “A president should never send our sons and daughters into war without a plan to win.”
  52. “Question is not what we can afford to spend on our military, but what it costs to remain secure and free.”
  53. “Fidelity to the Constitution.”
  54. “Our fight is to save America from Washington.”
  55. Character counts.
  56. Under his leadership, Texas economy grew to second largest in the nation.
  57. He is pro-life, pro-states-rights, pro-vets, pro-gun-rights, pro-small-business and pro-America.
  58. He has challenged entrenched elites to make education affordable.
  59. He understands servant leadership.
  60. “Because our children and this country are worth the fight.”
  61. He will cut taxes and spending, and balance the budget by 2020.
  62. He will simplify and flatten the tax code.
  63. He will eliminate the tax on Social Security benefits.
  64. He will eliminate the Death Tax.
  65. He will reduce and flatten corporate income tax rate to enhance American competitiveness.
  66. He will call for an immediate moratorium on all pending regulations.
  67. He will fix Social Security for ALL generations of Americans.
  68. He will end bailouts.
  69. He will cap federal spending at 18% of GDP.
  70. He will repeal #Obamacare.
  71. He has proven conservative ideas and ideals work.
  72. He will get government out of the way to get America working again.
  73. He understands that to save necessary safety nets, we must reform them.
  74. He will stand firm with our allies and bow to none.
  75. “Make what Americans buy. Buy what Americans make. And sell it to the world.”
  76. To create jobs and restore investor confidence he will expand energy production in America.
  77. He will unleash America’s entrepreneurial spirit from over-regulation and over-taxation.
  78. “Our federal government must do a few things, do them well.”
  79. “We must spend the taxpayer’s money wisely.”
  80. He will repeal EPA’s authority over greenhouse gases.
  81. He will limit EPA enforcement power to national or regional issues.
  82. He will eliminate energy subsidies and mandates that punish consumers.
  83. “Ending President Obama’s job-killing policies will begin America’s economic recovery.”
  84. “We’re not going to take this anymore.”
  85. “A strong America requires a strong economy, a strong balance sheet, a strong dollar.”
  86. We cannot limit ourselves to small dreams.
  87. “The current economic problems were created by years of wasteful mismanagement.”
  88. Deficits, debt and failed stimulus spending have jeopardized the future of our country.
  89. “Our place in the world can once again be secure with a policy of peace through strength.”
  90. “America is still there and ready to be awakened again.”
  91. It’s Main Street versus Wall Street and K Street.
  92. “Rick Perry is one of the most honorable men I’ve ever met.” – Marcus Luttrell
  93. We cannot afford four more years of big government whether “conservative” or “progressive.”
  94. He stands his ground but also admits his mistakes.
  95. “As Americans we’re not defined by class, and we will never be told our place.”
  96. “In America, the people are not subjects of government. The government is subject to the people.”
  97. “Our nation cannot and it must not endure four more years of aimless foreign policy.”
  98. “We cannot and must not endure four more years of rising unemployment, rising taxes, rising debt.”
  99. What do we tell our kids and grandkids if we don’t?
  100. Because it’s time to believe again.

If 100 just wasn’t enough, here are even more reasons contributed by our followers! (Will be updated as we receive more.)