He was up against KBH.
Last go round, Romney was an outsider too. All things are relative in this game—and in the Establishment backing. Would they prefer and do they want Romney? Absolutely. But after that, Perry is their second choice, someone they can “work” with.
True.
someone they can “work” with.
Perry has a record of using the Veto power extensively in Texas. I know he is willing to stand against the legislature when he want to do so.
I am not as sure Cain is as willing to do the same.
For your info:
Hey, Texplainer: Just how often does Perry put his veto pen to paper?
http://www.texastribune.org/texas-legislature/82nd-legislative-session/texplainer-how-often-does-perry-veto-bills/
6/13/2011
In 2001, his first term as governor, he set a record with the most bills vetoed in a single session. That year, Perry vetoed 82 bills and signed 1,913 bills. So far, that’s still the record.