Perhaps, but they also do not care much for Hillary Clinton, Teresa Heinz-Kerry, or Michelle Obama. Since all Presidents and most candidates have been men, you may be mistaking the gender with the type of advice they're giving and they message they're projecting.
If Todd were out there making excuses for Sarah's poor debate performances or saying burning bushes were asking her to run, he'd get the same treatment. Guaranteed.
Just be fair and besides, stop worrying about the Perry's. They're done. Start worrying about Romney and Obama.