Trump has raised the bar for what it's going to take to come across as Presidential. It never seemed that Perry had that compelling presence to inspire people with a vision. Add to that, after GWB, maybe people aren't real eager to have another President whose resume is "Governor of Texas".
I think you’re right. And the puffed chest look, went out some time ago.
What’s weird is that a few days ago Trump said Perry was dropping out. Then Perry came out with that strange thing he said - a broken clock is right once a day - or some such nonsense. How did Trump know this?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with having Governor of Texas on your resume. Its a great training ground for someone seeking the White House. And I would take a governor from Texas over most governors in this country if that was the only choice. It would sure beat the likes of Christie or Romney.
The problem is Perry. He has never been especially popular in our state, he was dreadful the first time he ran for POTUS, and he is not a Conservative. His ridiculous attack on Trump, made worse by his exit speech, shows that he has a fundamental misunderstanding of both Christianity AND the illegal immigration issue. That is frightening coming from a governor of a state that shares the longest border with Mexico. As a lifelong Texan, I will not miss him.
After GWB people are not real eager for another Bush.