I've noticed that there is no mention of Perry in any news coverage. The reporters will mention Romney & Gingrich (both are establishment candidates) then Bachmann, Santorum & Paul (no money behind them). Cain gets mentioned but it is almost always with a reference to his declining status. It's as though they want to act like Perry doesn't exist.
From what I've seen polling is not going well for Perry either. We really need a good result in SC & FL. If not I'm worried we will end up with the inside the beltway candidate. Right now everyone seems to think Gingrich will beat obama easily but I see a lot of turn offs with him. His personal life. His success as a lobbyist/consultant. His spending big dollars on his wife. Physically he is heavy. His debate skills have been promoted so much one misstep and it will appear that obama bested him. Finally, he gives obama a target for his anti-DC campaign being an inside the beltway guy.
So true.
I have to admit, I've lost quite a bit of interest in the race now. The media has its share of blame, but the bigger disappointment (for me) is us. Too many of us flock behind the flavor of the month candidate. We lose perspective about who has the best proposals, the best record, integrity, focus, and commitment.
We focus too much on likeability, smarts, charisma, and style.
I've been behind one candidate since July. That hasn't changed. I can tell from reading this forum just about daily for 4-5 months that perhaps half the people here have shifted from one candidate to the next, some as many as 4 different candidates.
That's really indicting.