There is no benefit to offering Rick Perry the Vice Presidential position. The GOP has won Texas, usually with big margins, in every election since 1980. His recent run for the Presidency has not benefitted his popularity in the Lone Star State.
You must be reading the Dallas Morning News. Rick Perry would win governor again if he chose to run, but I don’t think he will.
I’m actually not for that ticket. I don’t think Perry would accept the veep post and it’s a weak position which he’s often said.
The only reason for veep is to gain some vote so your theory that he would get Perry votes anyway is valid.
I’m hoping that Perry gets an offer for a meaningful job like Secretary of Energy. He just might take it.