So you think his endorsements are a more important indicator than his governing record?
As a matter of fact, I do. The TX Governorship is a rather weak one, with a more conservative legislature and a conservative public restraining Rick. One of the most important jobs of a President is to appoint people to the Cabinet and other positions. Rick Perry either has terrible judgment about the character of people he chooses, or cuts deals with slime in order to get something for himself.