[Charles Henrickson]

Perry's problem is that he comes across as a dumb, fumble-mouthed Texan. He reminds voters of a previous dumb, fumble-mouthed Texan. That may work in Texas, but it doesn't play well in most of the rest of the country.

I agree with Perry on federalism, the Tenth Amendment, etc., and he may be a fine governor, but that perception--of his own making--is what he needs to overcome, and it may be too late.

[Mountain Mary]

“Perry’s problem is that he comes across as a dumb, fumble-mouthed Texan.”

He should have had debate coaching and sessions with Frank Luntz. He must have known his public presentation weaknesses previously and he didn’t address them.