At the risk of insulting you, I must say that, as a Texan, I was disappointed in Perry’s lack of success in the primaries and he did make some goofs, but if you think he is dumb, then you are dumber than you think he is.
He is still very popular in Texas and WILL win again if he decides to run.
If you read the Texas media, you would think everyone hates him because THEY do.
He has been an outstanding governor and the success of Texas in business and otherwise proves it. He had some fabulous ideas for running the federal government that were far better and more conservative than any advanced by any of the other candidates. They were just a little too conservative and revolutionary for the masses.
You might want to get a little more informed before you make sweeping statements that you know little about.
Well, as my mama used to say: “Time tells all.” He will have a Republican opponent next go ‘round (if he even runs) and the “good ol’ boy” GOP, political machine will not be able to pull him through this time.
BTW, the first “goof” as you call it was in his first Debate when each candidate was asked what it was that they could bring to the White House that no other candidate could bring. Perry’s response was: “The most beautiful Fist Lady to ever come to the White House, my beautiful wife Anita”. Then he stood there with a silly grin on his face. The audience did not know how to respond and finally applauded politely because she isn’t all that “hot”. The moderator looked stunned at such a stupid answer; especially in light of the other intelligent responses from the other candidates. That was the beginning of Texas’ most embarrassing era in history.
I will say this in his behalf, however. I do appreciate the fact that he is a committed Christian. But, the last time I voted for a “committed, born-agin Christian” was 1976. The worst political mistake of my life.