Episode 314 • • 47:23 - 52:44
314: Qaeda CEO
Rick Perry Speech, Republican Leadership Conference, Texting Tactic
Texas Governor Rick Perry's speech at the Republican Leadership Conference is criticized for its "preacher-like" delivery and "douchebag" tactics. During the speech, Perry paused to ask the audience to text "FORWARD" to a shortcode, which is identified as a data-mining technique to build a mailing list. The hosts compare his style to a televangelist and dismiss his chances as a serious presidential nominee.