Gov. Rick Perry’s announcement of his run for President

By: Bill S (Diary)  |  August 13th at 03:10 PM  | 

As Moe and Erick noted below, “it happened.” Texas Governor Rick Perry has announced his intent to run for President of the United States. Video streaming by Ustream The first Redstate Gathering was in Atlanta in 2009, and now we’re on our third one. No matter what GOP candidate you support for the nomination, this 2011 Gathering is one for the history books. Thanks to | Read More »

Mitch Daniels is officially NOT running for President

By: Bill S (Diary)  |  May 22nd at 08:54 AM  | 

Well, maybe not “officially”, but as close as you can get.  Several news sources (and a couple of Redstate diarists) are reporting that Daniels has contacted his supporters to make the announcement: In the end, I was able to resolve every competing consideration but one,” Mr. Daniels wrote. “The interests and wishes of my family is the most important consideration of all. If I have | Read More »

These are the words of a man who should be President

By: Bill S (Diary)  |  April 3rd at 01:18 PM  | 

Yeah, yeah, I know.  Don’t worry about 2012 right now.  So sue me. Rep. Paul Ryan is one of the most articulate, intelligent conservative voices in Washington, DC.  His voting record is impeccable.  His performance in the so-called “Health Care Summit” was superb.  And this past week, Congressman Ryan delivered an absolutely stunning speech to the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs.  This is not your normal, | Read More »