The biggest current national problems are spending, the national debt and illegal alien welfare.
If you can't see the linkage among them, I can't help you.
As for your opinion, I disagree completely.
He would make a "fine president" in the same sense that Hussein has.
However, Perry's views on illegal aliens are well in line with those of past presidents (even Ronald Reagan gave amnesty, if you recall). Perry's views do not make him stupid, just typical. As President, he'd be status quo only, but not evil.
What I'm actually saying is, if the choice were between Perry and Barry, I would not hesitate to vote for Perry. My preference at this point, is still Herman Cain.