I made my decision regarding Rick Perry long ago. From his nanny-state EO on Ghardasil to his advocating for ILLEGAL aliens, he is far too liberal for me.
Washington has learned a lot from Texas faux conservatives on looking the other way while millions of illegals tramp into your state. Just keep taking money from the new cheap labor patrons and keep the people mesmerized by all the God, gays and guns talk.
Exactly why I think you more than many others may be interested in what he is saying and doing. Texas is doing quite well, your very negative opinion of him may not become a glowing approval, but possibly you may see him in a slightly less negative way. Also much of what he is saying you will probably be surprised to be in 100% agreement with him. I have never been a huge Rick Perry fan, and thought his run for the White House was a bad idea, but compared to what creatures the Democraps have run lately, I am more pleased with him than opposed to him.
I do realize you are in San Diego, and finding a Texan is coming to California to invite businesses to a more friendly state is not good for California, but his comments on California are also quite refreshing and you would probably agree with those as well.
I understand many find him too liberal on too many topics. The whole interview is a good way to view his opinions and actions with more explanation. I don’t expect you to change your view, but thought you may want to see something other than what the MSM pukes out on a regular basis about someone they totally loathe.
Cheers!