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'This is a get-rich deal,' consultant says of Perry
On why Perry is running for President and why he's still in the race. Money, money, money and more money....
Houston Chronicle 1/6/12
Kilday Hart: 'This is a get-rich deal,' consultant says of Perry
Back in July, when Gov. Rick Perry was evaluating a presidential race, the Chronicle's Richard Dunham interviewed an Austin political consultant whose words now seem prescient.
"Anytime people are telling you that you're the salvation of the country … it's the high water mark," said lobbyist and consultant Bill Miller. "Before you get in, it's a perfect moment. Enjoy it, because it's fleeting."
Now that Perry's dignity has been shredded by the debate circuit and the Iowa Caucuses, it's worth exploring the wise warning. Miller left unsaid, but heavily implied, that advisers advocating a presidential campaign might have hidden agendas. Like their own personal fortunes.
(snip)
When Perry announced he would continue his campaign in South Carolina, I doubt there was a George Christian in the room. Instead, the biggest factor in the decision was likely the $3 million to $4 million left in the $17 million Perry has raised (at least that's what Karl Rove estimated in a Wall Street Journal column Thursday). Somewhere, there's a consultant willing to advocate continuing the campaign - at least, until the money's all spent.
(snip)
From the moment he began thinking about running for president, Gov. Rick Perry's decision-making scales have been heavily skewed by enormous stacks of cash.
Kilday Hart: 'This is a get-rich deal,' consultant says of Perry
Back in July, when Gov. Rick Perry was evaluating a presidential race, the Chronicle's Richard Dunham interviewed an Austin political consultant whose words now seem prescient.
"Anytime people are telling you that you're the salvation of the country … it's the high water mark," said lobbyist and consultant Bill Miller. "Before you get in, it's a perfect moment. Enjoy it, because it's fleeting."
Now that Perry's dignity has been shredded by the debate circuit and the Iowa Caucuses, it's worth exploring the wise warning. Miller left unsaid, but heavily implied, that advisers advocating a presidential campaign might have hidden agendas. Like their own personal fortunes.
(snip)
When Perry announced he would continue his campaign in South Carolina, I doubt there was a George Christian in the room. Instead, the biggest factor in the decision was likely the $3 million to $4 million left in the $17 million Perry has raised (at least that's what Karl Rove estimated in a Wall Street Journal column Thursday). Somewhere, there's a consultant willing to advocate continuing the campaign - at least, until the money's all spent.
(snip)
From the moment he began thinking about running for president, Gov. Rick Perry's decision-making scales have been heavily skewed by enormous stacks of cash.
on Perry and his whole money grubbing staff!