Hang in there, Rick.
(Perry, of course)
Rick Santorum talks of taking on Democratic consultants Paul Begala and James Carville in his first Senate race — 17 years ago. (Santorum lost bid for 3rd Senate term by largest margin in PA GOP history)
Rick Perry took on Obama consultant David Axerod (winning against a popular Texas democrat, John Sharp, A&M classmate and friend) – 22 years ago – becoming the first Republican Lt. Gov. since Reconstruction (Rick Perry is in his 3rd term as Governor — by popular demand).