Texas Governor Sounds Like A Candidate in Speech to Republican Gathering

June 20th, 2011 10:31 AM

A standing ovation and cries of “Run, Rick, Run” greeted Texas Gov. Rick Perry following his campaign-like speech to a gathering of conservatives in New Orleans on Saturday.

Addressing the Republican Leadership Conference, Perry wasted no time in criticizing the Obama administration for believing that government is the answer to every need and is most qualified to make essential decisions for individual Americans.

“That mix of arrogance and audacity that guides the Obama administration is an affront to every freedom loving American and a threat to every private sector job in this country.”

Perry mentioned the nation’s “entitlement culture,” the Founding Fathers, working people, Washington bureaucrats, and America’s energy and character.

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