When Reagan was candidate for CA governor. The media always called him dumb and lazy. The people knew better.
It is a bit more than paper...take a look at Texas.
Even in interviews Perry is not fast on his feet and does not demonstrate an ability to intellectually explain WHY conservative governance works. He is mostly right on the issues, but his communications skills are seriously lacking.
You sound exactly like the left when Ronald Reagan ran and won the Presidency.
When Reagan was candidate for CA governor. The media always called him dumb and lazy. The people knew better.