The only problem with this analysis is that Mr. Perry entered the race with about 30% and a small front-runner status. After several debates, repeated mis-steps, and some very awkward moments, he drove himself into the single digits. One reason for this is — he was anything by likeable. In fact, I wanted to like this guy, and at times his awkward appearance, badly practiced jokes and attacks, actually made me uncomfortable. This guy is not coming back. He may be a hoot in small groups, but whatever he has does not translate in any way through TV (which is where 99.9 percent of voters will only know him)
I wouldn't count on that. All Governor Perry needs is a good showing in Iowa to put him right back in contention. Newt's leading big there but there are a whole lot of undecideds and almost no one, according to recent polls, is firmly committed to ANY candidate. Iowa is completely up in the air. But among potential caucus goers who have seen at least one Rick Perry ad he has a 71% approval rating. Don't write him off!
You must admit that was the anti-Romney effect that almost all the candidates have experienced. Now the fight is on.
This election is too important, we have to get rid of Obama.
If you were the leader of Iran, China, Russia, Pakistan, would you rather sit down with bumbling Perry or hard nosed, articulate Gingrich? They want Perry. I want Newt.