Thanks!
I guess things are very fluid in this business of politics.
Even though I'm from New England, Perry first made an impression on me during Hurricane Rita (I believe). He was having press conferences to update the public and seemed so much in control compared to the gov of Louisiana with Katrina. I couldn't get over his take charge leadership vs the whining and finger pointing with the LA leadership.
Heck, I'm in money saving mode and very frugal with my money but I'll even contribute which says a lot because I haven't given a politician a dime since McCain announced Gov Palin as his running mate. It's nice to have that level of excitement again.