Let’s face it, while Romney might be MSM and the Republican establishment’s favorite, they would MUCH rather have Perry the nominee than Cain, Bachmann or Santorum.
I believe you said that in good faith, but I have to respectfully disagree with you. Cain, Bachmann, and Santorum would not have the background to dismantle the federal government and restore a Constitutional-style smaller federal government like Rick Perry could do.
I think any Washington D.C. establishment that depends on Washington D.C. for their power, prestige, and pocket money would be more fearful of a Perry Presidency than a presidency of any of those others.