According to your own post, so is Mitt Romney. He's never held any elected or appointed office in Washington D.C. So what? Looking at your list, Perry has the longest "career politician" resume. This guy hasn't been in the private sector in decade.s
It’s not for a lack of trying that Romney didn’t get installed in the Capital Hill Club, is it?
Besides, Romney is Obama Lite.
So what other points do you want to make?