Larry Sabato thinks Perry’s endorsement will get Newt 5-6 pts. even though Perry is polling lower than that. That is what he said on FNC.
It makes sense to me. Many wanted Perry at first but then ran scared at his horrible debating performances.
So they were thinking Newt has too much baggage...I guess Santorum is the only person I can stomach but he has no chance of winning.
So now that Perry said Newt is good and that he forgives him...they reflect upon themselves and go to Newt.
Possibly there are people who like and respect Perry, but don't pick him as their poll pick because he has such dismal numbers.
The only poll that will count is the actual primary on Saturday. We'll see on Sunday how that shakes out.
“Larry Sabato thinks Perry’s endorsement will get Newt 5-6 pts. even though Perry is polling lower than that.”
I agree with that. Newt will get a large percentage of the Perry vote but not all and it might help pull some more undecideds into the Newt camp.