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And that is my biggest concern with Cain. No governing or legislative record to judge him on and not much direct political experience to speak of.

I don't know if you've noticed, probably not, but having more professional politicians going to Washington, it's not exactly working out for us. It seems like the more we send to Washington, the worse off things are. But what do I know, we should look through photos of Tea Party rallies, I'm sure there are tons of signs that say "WE NEED MORE PROFESSIONAL POLITICIANS IN WASHINGTON" and "THE SOLUTION IS TO ALWAYS SEND MORE CAREER POLITICIANS TO WASHINGTON".

But you're right about the anti-Perry opposition forces. They've been swift and relentless with their endless gratuitous attacks on the Texas Governor. Bunch of juvenile delinquents if you ask me.

Do you remember the pro-Perry supporters who were pushing the bullshit about how if you don't support Perry, you're supporting Romney? I do. You talk about a relentless bunch, and juvenile delinquents doesn't even begin to describe them. Those people got even more relentless when Perry started dropping in the polls.

The way things stand, anybody but Romney is good at this point - there are 3-4 non-Romney candidates that any of us should be able to get behind - Bachmann, Cain, Perry, even Gingrich, for starters.

>>>>>I don't know if you've noticed, probably not, but having more professional politicians going to Washington, it's not exactly working out for us.

Been paying close attention to the words and actions of politicians since the 1960's. I'd say the Founders got it right when they talked about citizen legislators going to WashDC for several terms and then returning to private life. Not spending their entire life in elective office. That would be the ideal situation except for one thing. This is 2011 and not 1789. Today the world of politics is much different than it was 235 years ago. And the Founders didn't put term limits in the Constitution for a good reason. They wanted the American people to vote into office men and women of honor and integrity who they could trust. Then vote out of office the corrupt officials, the charlatans and demagogues, the phonies and frauds.

Electing a President involves a different set of standards. I want someone who has held elected office before. Someone who has governing and/or legislative experience of some kind. Someone who understands how government operates from experience working inside the system. I don't want some novice coming along, appealing to peoples emotions on one hand, while they hoodwink voters with the other hand.

I support Perry now, but I will support anyone but Romney or Paul to be the GOP nominee. I hope Republicans pick the best possible challenger. America can't afford 4 more years of Obama and his destructive agenda.