Gotta look at the whole record, plus the plans for their Presidency, plus, the chance of actually winning the election.
Perry:
Record - not perfect, but overall, 85/100
Plans - none specific, but if similar to his book, let’s say 90/100
Electability vs. Obama - 90/100
Palin:
Record - 90/100
Plans - based on her general statements - 90/100
Electability vs. Obama - 50/100
Perry wins this 3-part exam.
Perry
Record: Talk 90% action 40%
Plans: Talk 90% action 40%
electability vs. Obama: 90%
Palin: Since her talk matches here actions she only needs one score.
Record:90%
Plans: 90%
Electabilty Vs. Obama 90%
The point that you’re missing is that Obama much like Perry has a record of complete failure. Obama’s poll number keep droping as more people are forced to face reality and as reality become more inevitable Obama’s chances will fade. It’s not about who Obama will be ruining against. it’s about how Obama is going to stop the course of self implosion in which he’s currently on.