I’m afraid that Rick Perry would get clobbered by Obama. His short stint in the Primary Process, and especially the Debates, have shown America what we Texans have known for a long time; Perry is a light-weight. The real power in Texas is with the Lt. Gov. The Governor is by-and-large, ceremonial, except for veto power. The GOP machine keeps Perry getting the nomination every election and Texans will not vote for a Democrat. But, after his embarrassing Primary showing, he will never win another election here in Texas.
But Perry held the position of Lieutenant Governor for two years...