The Rick Perry that has been in evidence in the past 2 years yes, the Rick Perry that “ran” the last go round, no.
He has his Clark Kent glasses now.
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/382952/canard-economic-patriotism-kevin-d-williamson
Williamson quotes the Big Lebowski.
He was on meds last time, dealing with a back problem. He has owned the gravitas for president since.