I don’t think Perry is a viable option: he peaked somewhere around his second debate.
Sure, hiring the right people is important, but Cain has zero experience in hiring people for political positions, and it’s a poor excuse for a prospective president not knowing anything about the issues he’s responsible for himself.
If we’re using Barry as a yardstick for our nominee, we’re in real trouble. And, IMO, if Palin doesn’t get in and run a good campaign, we’re in real trouble anyway. I’d almost be ready to give Santorum and Gingrich a second look if that happened, since IMO we’ve already given Romney, Bachmann, Perry and Cain a look—and found them all lacking.
I don't know about his hiring experience, but anyone who's spent much time in the corporate world, especially in the mid to upper levels, and was successful, has to be adept with politics.
But, he is inexperienced in this arena, and it shows. Only Gingrich and possibly Romney have earned the "been there and done that" qualification.
None the less, if Cain continues to improve, his business background and his lack of political office experience will be seen as major assets.
Personally, I'm way past tired of professional liars (aka Lawyers) and two faced politicians holding political office for decades. I doubt I'm the only one who feels this way.
And, IMO, if Palin doesn’t get in and run a good campaign, we’re in real trouble anyway.
I share that opinion, but if and until she does...