[cripplecreek]

Actually I’m more amused by the desperate attacks on the messenger but nothing that proves the message to be false. And I thought only liberals behaved this way but it seems to be a common theme among perry supporters.

[Lakeshark]

The major reason I don't like Perry is his record on illegal immigration, but this cronyism is a big problem as well. The author is right when she says it takes one of the big issues off the table that is against Obama, the crony phony stuff seems to be a Perry problem as well.

You are right about the PK's, they never try to counter his problems or issues with facts or debate, they just attack anyone who brings them up.

[rintense]

100% correct. I’m actually enjoying Malkin’s deep dive into Perry’s record.

[Windflier]

Actually I’m more amused by the desperate attacks on the messenger but nothing that proves the message to be false.

Yep. It's pretty hard to miss the dearth of any counter arguments or debunking data, thus far on the thread.

Fact One: Perry has a less than stellar record on issues that conservatives care about.

Fact Two: Bringing his less than conservative record to light, or attempting to discuss it, brings forth howls of anger and protest from some of his supporters.

Fact Three: That reaction isn't drawing any new supporters to Perry's camp.

I'm not saying that Perry's shortcomings are even necessarily final deal-breakers for most conservatives, but those shortcomings ought to be confronted calmly and intelligently, so that our side completely understands who we may be getting as a potential nominee.