Here is the problem, no matter whether Perry or Palin is elected. It is two years before they can do anything. Deficit reduction is trivial against the fact that the fedgov is spending 40% more than it takes in. That means we are totally hosed for at least five years and maybe a decade or more.
So I’m not saying Perry isn’t a fine conservative if this were normal times. I’m just saying I’m not sure at this point his good ole boy style, which has its advantages, will work this time around. So I will hold out for Palin as long as I can.
Lets be objective here. Again, I don't know any major GOP candidate running for potus over the last 23 years who has a better executive conservative governing record then Rick Perry. And that includes Sarah Palin. After 3 years in the public eye, Palin does have higher name recognition then Perry. After only 4 weeks in the race my guess is Perry's name recognition will rise significantly.
We've had two-decades of wimpy moderates as the GOP nominees. In 2012 the GOP needs a tough, no holds barred, straight shooter and Perry fits the bill. Perry will fight for the America, he will stand up to Obama and the leftwing. The economy is in the toilet and looks like it will remain the major issue into next year. If that holds true, Perry has a good chance to beat Obama. If Romney is the nominee, Obama will win, no matter what.
The major objective of the GOP and its nominee is to remove Obama from the WH! Then get policies in place which can turn the economy around and get govt off our backs. It took Obama 2-1/2 years to get us into this mess. It will take at least that long to get us out of this mess.