The picture Perry paints is that of a Washington that works quite differently than the Washington that he has been making hay out of from the state end. Is he really willing to do that? Does he think he has the Congressional support or coat tails to bring this about?
Almost anyone, of course (except probably Obama) is better than Mitt Romney.
I just finished listening to Glenn Beck interview Gov. Perry on these same issues you raised. Listen to his responses here:
http://www.glennbeck.com/2012/01/03/rick-perry-speaks-with-glenn-on-the-day-of-the-iowa-caucus/