The general who won a world war might have won at the polls even in today's media climate.
Ike actually got good advice on how to handle television.
He knew that it was good politics not to look like a knowitall or a wise guy or whiz kid and not to say everything he knew.
Even today that's a good lesson -- one that Newt Gingrich should have learned a long time ago.
So, Rick Perry? My guess is that somebody telegenic or charismatic probably could break through the media bias, and somebody not telegenic or charismatic who had an exceptional record could still win the presidency even in today's media climate, but he's not the one.
There's nothing about Rick Perry that makes people say he has to be President. Most Republicans would vote for him anyway. If the country really wants Obama out a Republican might win. But I don't see undecideds getting enthusiastic about him.
But Rick Perry is telegenic and charismatic and has a fine record.
It’s kind of a longshot now for him to pass Cain, Romney and Newt, but it could happen.