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| Could Legal Challenges Boost Perry, Christie, Walker in '16? |
| 2014-08-22 |
| [Real Clear Politics] Chris Christie, Scott Walker and Rick Perry are all positioning themselves to enter the 2016 presidential race as top-tier candidates for the Republican nomination. But before concerning themselves in earnest with becoming the next GOP standard-bearer, these three governors must contend with a shared, and unpleasant, distinction: Each man, or his administration, faces accusations of legal wrongdoing. For months, Christie has been trying to move beyond investigations into a decision by members of his administration to close traffic lanes on the George Washington Bridge last September in an apparent act of political Dire Revengeâ„¢. Meanwhile, ...back at the pie fight, Bella opened her mouth at precisely the wrong moment... Walker has faced down an inquiry into whether he and top aides coordinated illegally with outside groups during his 2012 recall election. A federal judge ordered the investigation halted, but that decision is currently under appeal. Perry became the latest member of this club no one wants to join when he was indicted last week by a grand jury in Travis County, Texas. The Texas governor turned himself in Tuesday at an Austin courthouse for booking on two felony charges. The grand jury action stems from his veto of $7.5 million in state funding for a public integrity unit following the refusal of Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg to resign after she was tossed in the slammer Please don't kill me! for drunk driving last year. Perry is accused of abusing his power, but an array of voices -- ranging from fellow conservatives (and potential 2016 contenders) Ted Cruz and Bobby Jindal to former Obama senior adviser David Axelrod ...a reliably Democrat Chicago, aka The Windy City or Mobtown -based political hack, political adviser to Barack B.O.Obama since 2004. Following the 2008 election, he was appointed as Senior Advisor to Obama and we all see how well that worked out.... and the liberal-leaning New York Times ...which still proudly displays Walter Duranty's Pulitzer prize... editorial board -- have criticized the indictment as judicial overreach. Many GOP strategists, however, believe the charges will end up serving Perry well politically. "Republican primary voters are actually energized when Democrats attempt to criminalize politics," GOP operative Jim Dyke told RCP. Allies of Christie and Walker have also tried to turn the alleged transgressions on their head by suggesting the high-profile governors are the victims of Democrats' plots to undermine their presidential chances. It's a strategy that may pay dividends in a 2016 primary fight, as all three would be courting conservative voters who will likely see the investigations as badges of honor. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 All publicity is good, especially when initiated by a crazed moonbat. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2014-08-22 03:12 |