[octex]

My memory of his last attempt was that he was unprepared, tired and sounding kind of stupid.
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He had just had spinal surgery in August (shortly before that debate), had a back brace and was taking meds for pain. ...The meds alone would make anyone loopy, but he kept trying.

Obviously, I’m a Rick Perry supporter. His speech at CPAC was what Perry is about regarding Conservativism. He’s done a ton of good for Texas and has had to work with a disfunctional Lt. Gov. and a Dem. State Senate (or House... don’t recall right now) leader similar to Harry Reid.

[A CA Guy]

I don't doubt it and he is legend I hear in Texas, but why with all the medical spine stuff did he think he could make himself loopy and still walk in front of a camera on national television? Was that ego or does he have bad judgment?

[lee martell]

Perry showed confidence when he should have shown more wisdom. If he was still recuperating, he should not have been out there in that three ring circus. He cannot change all that we saw and heard repeatedly during that autumn. Stay in Texas please.

[tinamina]

If he was on drugs he should have known he was not competent. I did like him but why try for this high a dream unless you’re ready? For me I think he ruined his chance.