Perry isn’t that bad even though I much prefer Bachman. At this point we ought to let the campaigns develop their themes and display their candidates’ campaigning skills. I’ll support just about anybody against Obamalini - except, perhaps, Romney.
Bachmann has zero chance of either becoming the GOP nominee, or beating Obama.
If Perry won’t catch fire, Romney will be the GOP nominee and will be beated by Obama.
Perry can beat Romney AND Obama.