[Notwithstanding]

I don’t think two easy-to-mock stereotypical Texans lacking statesmanlike stage presence in a row would be good for the USA.

Image is important, and on the world stage, Perry would be even more of a joke than W ended up being.

I don’t think that caricature of W was fair, but it existed and it was widespread.

Perry’s “oops” moment was so damaging NOT because it was a big mistake, bur because it symbolized the utter lack of gravitas he had exhibited in all the debates prior to that “oops”. The “oops” confirmed our fears (based on our observations of him in debates) that Perry might consistently embarrass the USA on the world stage.

Gravitas is necessary in a president. Perry has none.

[TexasCajun]

I can't argue your points. ...Perry has his problems.

But Bush was liked by our allies and loved by our military.

The MSM spun W as an idiot and will do the same with any Republican President.

But, what if, just what if Palin would endorse him over the other RINOs?

...setting up a Perry/Palin ticket?

I believe Sarah's "kingmaker' endorsement, whoever it is, will vault him/her ahead of the others.

[hinckley buzzard]

I don’t think that caricature of W was fair,..

I didn't either, at the time. With the passage of time I now believe the worst things said about W were downright softballs.

[samtheman]

Your post#39 is absolutely correct.