What separates the two is:
Achievement: Palin, in her brief stint as a governor, arguably accomplished some good things.
On the other hand, un der Rick Perry's stewardship Texas has been the leader in job creation and job growth in the entire country for the last several years.
Texas under Perry will be much scrutinized now that he as declared and we all learn together what has occurred to make the Lone Star State numero uno amongst people relocating.
And if Palin declares her 1/2 term will be dissected too.
Character: Scratch the veneer and below it might be found a somewhat stark difference between the Perry's and the Palin's.
You know, after Governor Perry's speech Saturday and his lovely family joined him on stage a feeling of relief came over me. Why? Because there was no 'Levi', and the Governor's daughter, Sydney, certainly wasn't pregnant, (and I highly doubt she be 'sharing a house' with two black guys like Bristol will soon do), the Governor's son was there with his pretty, genteel, young wife. and what is it about Texan women that they make such resplendent First Ladies? Anita Perry truly fits this description.
Look at this image -
It is Sydney Perry with her daddy, Governor Rick Perry.
Now do this: suspend reality for a minute, strain your imagination and try to envision Rick Perry extorting his supporters, forcing them to buy a book his daughter had (ghost)written, in order to then buy his book or get his autograph.
Can't do it, can you? Hell no you can't because such behavior would be unthinkable as well as unacceptable to Rick Perry!