Rick Perry Protesters Call Texas Governor 'Chicken' For Not Debating Opponent Bill White (VIDEO)

Don't worry chicken fans, your avian friends are back on the political scene. Just when you thought the birds had gone the way of Nevada Senate candidate Sue Lowden, protesters -- including one in a chicken suit -- appeared at a Rick Perry press conference this week to call the Texas Governor a "chicken" for continually refusing to debate Democratic challenger Bill White.

GOP strategist Royal Masset told the Houston Chronicle over the weekend that he thought a debate between Perry and White was unlikely.

"There's a real probability we won't have a debate. I just don't think Rick sees it in his interest to have one," Masset said. "All he'd be doing is giving name ID to an opponent."

Perry's campaign was holding out on a proposed debate until White released his income tax returns for the years he served as mayor of Houston. White made these records public earlier this month, however, and again called for a gubernatorial debate. Perry's camp has responded with new demands for additional financial records, but has refused to address the issue of a meeting between the two candidates in a public forum.

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[larmarch5]

12:30 PM on 06/25/2010

Heard last night that Bill White has pulled even with the Perry.

[LOL123]

03:48 AM on 06/20/2010

LOL and the plot thickens..Bill White grew up in San Antonio and now we have 17 AWOL Afghanistans training in San Antonio...don't tell me this isn't some political move for the SB1070!!!!!!! Do you really think that the base would let 17 guys just wander off the base and not be concerned????? Something really stinks in Texas! This is Bull Chip.

[R U Sirius]

09:49 AM on 06/18/2010

As a resident of Waco, I can tell you that Rick Perry doesn't do ANYTHING that is not to Rick Perry's personal and/or political advantage. Bill White will make a MUCH better governor, and Perry knows it.

[Jim281]

07:15 PM on 06/20/2010

Faved!!

Perry is an awful governor! Bill White replacing him will be as good as Barak Obama replacing George W. Bush!

[HKB]

08:55 AM on 06/18/2010

Ricky is busy setting up his book tour schedule, date nights with Sarah, and hair appointments.

One can only hope that voters in Texas won't think about party lines - and will think about the future of their state.

[murphthesurf3]

08:14 AM on 06/18/2010

THE RIGHT HAS DECIDED TO HONOR THE WISDOM OF MARK TWAIN

"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

A good friend, who is a life long Republican, in Houston is now working for the White Campaign. Voting for Perry is going on a Fool's Errand.

[imsosure]

05:04 AM on 06/18/2010

He looks more likesomeone who would gladly pay you Tuesday for a cheeseburger today, now i remember, his name was Wimpy, Popeye's sidekick.

[sallyntx]

03:24 AM on 06/18/2010

Here's a good Rick Perry video. "It Sucks To Be You"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG5oD_8VcPc

[dfwdem]

02:01 AM on 06/18/2010

Really?! Perry has been grasping at straws for weeks in this race. He knows his chances are pretty slim. I know many Republicans who won't even vote for him. As a Texas voter, I'd really like to see a debate between the 2 people running for control of my state. Bill White for Texas 2010!!

[gabygz]

11:56 PM on 06/17/2010

Perry might lay an egg this November.

[ProudMilVet]

11:07 PM on 06/17/2010

Adios, Rick ! The Look of Shock, Hate, Sheer Disbelief, & Dismay on his face come November when he Loses is going to be Absolutely Delicious !

[prodemlib]

11:03 PM on 06/17/2010

When a politician won't vote, I automatically think "what are you hiding?"

[prodemlib]

11:03 PM on 06/17/2010

make that debate, not vote

[dragonladywaltham]

11:00 PM on 06/17/2010

New Repug directive:
Do not tell the sheep what you think, what you would do, what you believe, what you stand for, or anything else about you. We want them trained to vote for the person Faux Noise tells them to vote for and that is that!

[Justdontgetit]

08:30 PM on 06/17/2010

Theme song from the cartoon "Super Chicken".

"When you find youself in danger,
When you're threatened by a stranger,
When it looks like you will take a lickin', (puk, puk, puk)
There is someone waiting,
Who will hurry up and rescue you,
Just Call for Super Chicken! (puk, ack!)

Fred, if you're afraid you'll have to overlook it,
Besides you knew the job was dangerous when you took it (puk, ack!)

He will drink his super sauce
And throw the bad guys for a loss
And he will bring them in alive and kickin' (puk, puk, puk)
There is one thing you should learn
When there is no one else to turn to
Call for Super Chicken! (puk, puk, puk)
Call for Super Chicken! (puk, ack!)"

[sistahfriend]

09:02 PM on 06/17/2010

that's funny. I wish I the tune to sing it.

[Justdontgetit]

09:40 PM on 06/17/2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKss2pBYQ6Y

[prodemlib]

10:58 PM on 06/17/2010

rotflmao! forgot all about "Super Chicken"! Bwawck!

[Mag7]

08:05 PM on 06/17/2010

I heard Perry was born in Chihuahua. Where's the birth certificate!

[prodemlib]

11:04 PM on 06/17/2010

I heard he WAS a Chihuahua!

[Scentedflower]

08:02 PM on 06/17/2010

There are lots of chickens, turkeys, pi gs with lipstick and moose in Repub party. Ask palin .