I really have to wonder if Rick Perry now regrets jumping into the fray. He's been the target in all three debates and has been so occupied in fending off the punches that he's drifted off message. In the past, Perry has said that being Texas Governor is "the greatest job in the world". That post probably does seem more appealing after the past few weeks.
NAH.
He can handle it.
I do agree with you that his "message" is getting lost in these debates. I sure hope he somehow gets "him" out for people to really see!
I've started reading his book FED Up! As I started reading it, I was amazed how passionate he was about the founding father's view of our country! I knew Perry was a strong 10th Amendment, State's rights individual, but I never thought a whole lot about WHY until I started reading his book. That vision of what the founding fathers wanted for our country is amazing, and I'm understanding that vision through Perry's book now.
I'm sure I would have stuck with Rick Perry even after tonight's less than great (far less than great, lol) debate performance, but reading his book right now, and seeing how Rick Perry understands our country as through the eyes of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, and even Anonymous (OK, that person's quote was the beginning of Chapter 4, but it was a really good quote, lol,) not only do I have a better appreciation for America, but I so yearn for that same view. I'm not ready to give up on Perry just because of any debating skills. I'm hoping his debating skills improve, but I know his vision is already "right on".
I have heard that Rick Perry has called being the Governor of Texas the "best job in the world". It very well may be, and it probably is really nice to govern such a great state (so full of conservatives too). Somehow though, I don't think the difficulty of this will be lost on him. He's got "fight" in him still, and we'll be seeing plenty more of him, I'm sure.