[GunRunner]

I don't know what's happening. Some jackass freeper went off and called me a liberal and all sorts of names for giving Perry the benefit of the doubt and for calling this person on that out of context "open borders" quote.

He claims all sorts of people from Texas are giving him the inside dope, and that I'm an idiot for even contemplating support for him.

Maybe these people legitimately do think Perry is pro-illegal immigration and a big government liberal, I don't know. He's a politician for sure, but nothing like what's being parroted around here.

[MestaMachine]

So far, I am still doing research on Perry. I think he is a good politician. That said, being a politician, if that is all you are, is not my preferred prerequisite.

[wolfcreek]

I'm a Texan and I can tell you right now much of what these folks are spouting is sound byte, rumor and innuendo, not *inside* info from Texas. (notice very few are actually from Texas)

I have my grips about some of Perry's policies and have been active in changing his mind over the years. What I've found is that he does listen when the citizens call him out... Unique among today's politicians from ANY state.

With all the bad qualities expressed here, he does have quite a few good ones. One is the stiff determination to win and that's what we need right now.

That being said, I suspect he'll become the main target for Obama and all other America hating groups very quickly.