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Rick Perry, Ready for the Stand-Up Circuit!

By Jim Geraghty
October 31, 2011 10:13 A.M.

Texas governor Rick Perry unveiled a funny, animated, almost wacky persona in this New Hampshire speech [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=21z30aNO3cA ]:

Maybe I’m weird, but I really liked this version of Rick Perry.

Holding up his flat-tax plan on a notecard, he boasted, “Even Tim Geithner can get his taxes in on time with this, I’m telling ya!”

“That little plan I just shared with you doesn’t force the Granite State to expand your tax footprint. Know what I mean? Like 9 percent expansion? [laughter, mischievous look] I love Herman, he’s the best. I have fun with him. He is a great and interesting guy.”

“Under my plan, the death tax expires before you expire.”

If this is a side effect of his medication, more back meds, please!

Copyright 2011 National Review Online (emphasis in original)

http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/281684/rick-perry-ready-stand-circuit [with comments]