How do you know Palin is the real deal? Her record as governor doesn't prove that. It's your opinion based on her rhetoric.
Perry has the record and was elected 3 times in Texas by wide margins over his opponents. And don't even bring up the 4 way race with Kinky, Strayorn and Bell, he still won by 10 percent against a RINO and a conservative libertarian type and a Dem.
Reelection with 39% is not exactly an electoral power house.
Perry is not my first choice, but I don’t think the 2012 election will be the cakewalk some expect. I hate to admit it, but I think it will take a politician to beat Obama - someone who is good at reading people and saying what they want to hear.
If Perry gets the nod, I’ll support his election. I will also watch him like a hawk, because I do not trust his gut instincts. Once in DC, surrounded by liberals, I think he’ll sing a very different tune - or at least will try.