Down goes Perry! The GOP’s “deep bench” just completely fell apart

[DonViejo]

Pity the billionaire Republican donors, trying to choose among Christie, Walker and now-indicted Rick Perry for '16

JOAN WALSH

There was a time, long ago, when the Beltway media had a comforting narrative for Republicans, as they faced the loss of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan in 2012. And it was: Unlike the Democrats, who were relying on flawed hero Hillary Clinton, the GOP had a “deep bench” of candidates for 2016, one that was especially thick with pragmatic governors.

But that bench has been splintering for a while, and now it’s a small pile of wood shavings that might be used as tinder for a fire that could ignite in 2020 or later – or not. Actually, it’s probably not even that useful.

We’ve seen New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at least partly sidelined by his various scandals. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker seems to have survived two damaging John Doe investigations, only to wind up tied with political newcomer Mary Burke in his November re-election race. Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell – oh, never mind, everyone crossed him off that list at least a year ago.

Now, shockingly, Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been indicted for his role in a state scandal, on Friday night. The charges center on Perry’s decision to veto funding for the office of Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg, charged with investigating public corruption – her office’s work indicted former Texas congressman Tom DeLay in 2005 – after she was arrested for drunk driving.

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http://www.salon.com/2014/08/16/down_goes_perry_the_gops_deep_bench_just_completely_fell_apart/

[djean111]

1. Unless he actually is convicted and/or goes to jail and thus is not available, he has done nothing

that GOP voters would not approve of. Same for Christie, same for Walker, you see how badly Rick Scott's hundreds of taking the fifths and $1.5 or so BILLION DOLLAR FINE hurt him.
In politics, these days, money doesn't talk - it dictates. And bullshit walks - right into office.

ETA - I feel that big money might actually be pleased to back someone who is already proven to be bent.

[Sunlei]

2. Did you post twice?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025395309

[dixiegrrrrl]

3. From a comment on Juanita Jean's site

Dear SomeEcards,
I find myself in desperate need of a “Congratulations! Your Governor has just been indicted!” card.
Between, Bob McDonald, Chris Christy, Rick Perry, and quite possibly Sam Brownback I am simply unable to find enough appropriate greeting cards to fill the bill!


hmmm...make a good bumper sticker too.