2011.08.31
Rick Perry coming to Virginia
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, the most recent entry in the Republican presidential sweepstakes, is coming to Richmond in a couple of weeks.
The state Republican Party announced this morning that Perry will speak at the party’s grassroots luncheon Sept. 14 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell also will address the gathering.
A $55 contribution to the state party gets you an unreserved seat for the event. As you can see from this invitation, a $10,000 contribution gets you a few more perks.
A Quinnipiac University poll out this morning has Perry leading the Republican field. The national survey has Perry at 24 percent and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney at 18 percent.
“We’re absolutely thrilled that Governor Perry will be with us for this event,” said state Republican Party chairman Pat Mullins . “Governor Perry’s record in Texas of lower taxes, limited government, and job growth looks familiar to anyone who pays attention to Virginia politics. Like our own Governor Bob McDonnell, Governor Perry has balanced his state’s budget by making prudent decisions, rather than treating taxpayers like an ATM.”
“Virginia will be a key battleground state in 2012,” Mullins said. “This event is a great opportunity for the grassroots – the people who make the Republican Party of Virginia work – to get to know one of frontrunners for our party’s presidential nomination.”
– Michael Sluss
Guess the $38,000 per plate extravaganza Obama put on in Chicago is too rich for us poor old Republican/Tea Party memebers.
Comment by Dublin Dawg — August 31, 2011 @ 1:35 pm