The fact that he supported TARP, and, more recently, raising the debt ceiling by nearly two and a half trillion dollars, should be enough for any self-respecting tea partier to reject him.
And his pro-choice for states views on abortion should keep any knowledgeable, principled pro-lifer out of his camp.
And border security? LOL...I can’t imagine why anyone who cares about it at all could possibly support this Grover Norquist Republican. I really can’t.
I differ with you in that I don’t think a third party is the way to go presently, but I certainly agree with you re: Perry.