At last nights CNBC-hosted GOP presidential debate at Oakland University, Rick Perry put his foot so far into his mouth he gave himself a tonsillectomy. He was listing the three government agencies he’d do away with: Commerce, Education and… and… For 53 excruciating seconds, even with prompting and a second chance, he just couldn’t think of the third one. He ended the almost minute long gaffe by saying “oops”. Even two former Bush officials called the mistake “fatal” and “the death knell” for Perry.
- George W. Bush said, “I still think Perry’s got three things goin’ for him: Good looks, smarts, and… and…”
- Bush added, “Being a Debaterer is hard work! It really is!”
- I think maybe Perry should re-think his position on getting rid of the Education agency.
- Perry beat the “deer in the headlights” season by five days.