Republican Candidates Turn Attacks on One Another

[tawadi]

Republican Candidates Turn Attacks on One Another

By JEFF ZELENY
Published: September 3, 2011

INDIANOLA, Iowa — Gov. Rick Perry is privately being coached to come across as more presidential — cautious in his comments, deliberate in defending his Texas record — while trying to consolidate support across the Republican spectrum, from the Tea Party and evangelicals to the party establishment.

Former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts is steeling for a long and combative fight for the Republican nomination, dropping his front-runner’s strategy and preparing to confront Mr. Perry on immigration, his quarter-century in government and his claims of creating jobs in Texas.

Representative Michele Bachmann of Minnesota is working to shatter the notion that the race is becoming a two-person contest, scaling back her campaign appearances to study Mr. Perry’s spending record in Texas in an effort to raise skepticism about his candidacy among Tea Party supporters.



http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/04/us/politics/04repubs.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

[kentuck]

1. I think we can expect more of this because...

They think they have a lock on the White House and several are now coveting the position of president. They actually believe they can be President. They don't think Obama has a chance. Therefore, all of the competition is between themselves. So we can expect to see more slugfests, in my opinion.

[tawadi]

3. That's good for any other party

As difficult as it may be, it will be great to quote their own party's complaints next fall. :-)

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

2. 2008 Electric Boogaloo 2