Well, that's what the MSM is certainly pushing. The media is ready for a change of pace and on to the races -- they have the 2 moderates, so they're good to go, the hell with the GOP base.
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.