The difference is Perry was already changing long before he decided to run. People change. I think using a 10 year old article to impugn people is bogus. I used to be a democrat 30 years ago, but Reagan helped me get better. There are other people I would vote for instead if they got in. Out of the people already declared, I would probably go with Perry if he gets in, which he still may not. I guess we will just have to wait and see who declares and how it plays out. I like him better than anybody who is in the race right now but that may change in the next few weeks.
Yes, of course, your are right in saying that people can change. I think, though, I will need to learn a whole lot more about him if he does run. It sure smells like he is, I must say.
Thanks for a good discussion.