[altura]

I disagree about Perry. Everyone else has had a surge and then faltered.

I believe Santorum will be the next to do so.

It’s time for a Perry surge and if that happens, he won’t falter.

[justlurking]

I disagree about Perry. Everyone else has had a surge and then faltered.

I guess I should have explained why I think Perry was done before he started. It also explains why he hasn't had a surge, and won't have one.

It can be summed up in two words: Bush fatigue.

No matter what Perry does, he will be associated with George W. Bush, because he succeeded him as Texas governor. And no one associated with Bush -- even tangentially -- will be elected as President in the near future.

The polls tell the tale:

Perry could be the best candidate in the field, and he would still have the same problem.