I know many people in Texas who love Perry. I'm more of a Palin fan myself, but Perry has some good points. Time will tell, I saw him speak in New Orleans a few months ago and he did great. I learn more about him on FR every day, (good and bad), but I know that he isn't Romney and that means a lot to me.
That being said, I think your trial balloon “Palinista” conspiracy theory is ridiculous. Is there such a thing as a “Perryista”?
There is a a concept of Perryite or Perrybot. I am both. :-)
The more common word is "billionaire".