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Wresting power back from the federal government is the battle of our time.
The Argument: Fed Up! centers around the idea that the federal government's consolidation of power is threatening American values and way of life. Perry argues that the balance of power has tipped dangerously away from the states, citing everything from Obamacare and earmarks to the Department of Homeland Security and TARP as evidence of his claim.
Why It Helps: Perry's unwavering commitment to limited federal government is increasingly appealing to conservative voters, even those who do not identify with the Tea Party.
Why It Hurts: Perry's disdain for federal cash has been selective. Through the second quarter of 2011, Texas used $17.4 billion in federal stimulus money, including $8 billion to cover state budget deficits for the past two years. Between 2003 and 2005, Perry lobbied Congress for $1.2 billion in federal deficit spending for "temporary fiscal relief" through the state's Medicaid program. And just last week, he said he expects federal government to fight wildfires.
LOFL.