I saw in NH Romney's trying to move to Perry's right on immigration claiming he opposed in-state tuition and supports a full fence.
“.......Political aide David Axelrod hinted that Obama will try to sharpen his differences with Republicans who insist on spending cuts in virtually every area and who refuse to let tax cuts expire, as scheduled, for the wealthiest.
It’s hard “to create an economy in which people can get decent jobs and raise a family at the same time we’re cutting back on our commitment to spending on education and research and development that will create innovation and jobs,” Axelrod said in an interview.
The Republicans’ “essential message is, let’s go back to the policies that helped get us in this mess,” he said, citing Wall Street deregulation and corporate tax breaks.
If GOP lawmakers, backed by the presidential hopefuls, continue to thwart Obama’s bid to mix targeted spending cuts with tax increases, Axelrod said, “we’re going to take our case to the American people.”......”
http://www.kristv.com/news/tough-economic-climate-as-obama-seeks-2nd-term3/
Perry has practical experience with the border. He knows the geometry and cost of a wall. He knows the timelines associated with building a wall. He knows what the border looks like - he's been there many times. He is aware of the many challenges and has formulated a reasonable and cost-effective method for securing the border with National Guard troops, and later, with 5,000 new Border Patrol agents.
Romney, nor anyone else running for president, has the hands-on understanding of the Mexican border like Rick Perry. It is easy to blurt out ideas and ill-conceived notions from Minnesota or New Hampshire. Perry knows what actually works, and what is too burdensome.