I will not vote for Rick Perry.
As for Ron Paul. He has said a lot of truths. Look at his statements from the 2008 primary where he talked about deficits, debt and the fed etc... Issues no other candidate would mention. Ron Paul will never be a viable candidate. Even though he can be far out he still deserves more respect than the establishment give him.
I’m a Ron Paul supporter, but I’m not going to make the case that establishment elites do find him tolerable.
What is interesting is that Palin, too, does not seem to inspire happiness with establishment elites, either.
I think tea party will be mighty, and they might not all support the same candidate, but tea party will be supporting a tea party candidate. And there’s never been a conservative GOTV organization, mighty, and not affiliated with the GOP or a particular candidate.