He's a RINO.
I hate to break the news to you, but Perry is to the right of the Republican Party. The Republican party is pushing Romney and they hate the tea party as much as the democrats hate it.
Romney is the quintessential Republican.
So if Perry is running to the right of Romney, then we should all be glad Perry is a RINO.
Sarah Palin is a RINO too.
So is Bachmann and every other conservative candidate.
So am I.