I don't think he ever really wanted to run - he was talked into it. Maybe it's that reluctance that comes through in debates.
In his press conference the other day Cain stated firmly that he was running for his children and grandchildren: he feels he has a duty to try to avert the coming American train wreck. That faith may see him through the sleazy attacks. Meanwhile, after this, Cain and Gingrich will split what little support Perry has left.
I don't think he ever really wanted to run - he was talked into it. Maybe it's that reluctance that comes through in debates.I said the exact same thing on an earlier thread.
Perry was actually doing quite well in last night's debate. Not only better than he'd ever done before but actually good, by a fair and level standard.
And then suddenly... in my opinion... the inner Perry rebelled.
I don't think Perry wants to run for President.
He accepted the task as a Christian, a conservative and a patriot.
But he doesn't really want to do it.