[dirtboy]

I think it's counterproductive to speculate as to motives. We have seen how frontrunners rise and fall. We haven't seen a scenario yet where Santorum, the last frontrunner, falls back and then the voters have to decide against one of three former anti-Romney frontrunners. And that is probably what Perry is banking on, that he would get a second look.

If that fails to come to pass after SC, or if Newt is the one who is resurgent, then IMO Perry should get out. If his background is not a workable fit in SC to where he cannot manage better than a third place finish among the anti-Paul and anti-Romney pack, then he really can't make an argument for his candidacy elsewhere.

[Psalm 144]

“If that fails to come to pass after SC, or if Newt is the one who is resurgent, then IMO Perry should get out. If his background is not a workable fit in SC to where he cannot manage better than a third place finish among the anti-Paul and anti-Romney pack, then he really can’t make an argument for his candidacy elsewhere.”

I agree with you on all points, and it is a damn shame. Perry brought the most successful executive experience to this race, but he stumbled at the start and thus far has not made up the lost ground. He is not perfect, but he is solid. I trust he will do the right thing.