Confederates for Rick Perry
The Democratic group SC Forward Progress sends word of an event they're holding opposite Rick Perry's announcement today, aimed at mocking the governor for — and defining him with — his infamous comment about secession:
To mark Texas Governor Rick Perry’s announcement for President of the United States, SC Forward Progress will facilitate a rally on his behalf comprised of the last three remaining Confederate citizens who happen to be huge fans of Governor Perry.
For some reason, the three who were born in the 1800’s haven’t aged since the end of the Civil War ... They are excited about Perry’s talk of seceding from the union and his repeated call for states’ rights.Continue Reading
The three, Clyde, Bonnie and Rutledge will rally for Perry at noon on Saturday (August 13) in Marion Square at the fountain (across from the Francis Marion hotel where Perry will make his announcement).
“I haven’t been this excited about a Presidential candidate since Jefferson Davis,” Bonnie said. "Rick Perry gives me hope,” she added.
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