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Since he has avoided such hot button issues I can only assume it is with the mindset that he will run for president.

I actually think it maybe due to him considering Hutchison's seat since she won't be running again. If he wants Hutchison's seat, it's his. I've thought that he would run for her seat, win it, and then use that to round out his resume before moving up to the national level.

I've got a friend who is convinced that Perry is trying to appeal to minorities for future races and support by speaking out against Arizona-style legislation. I don't buy it though. I know that whites only make up 48% of the Texas population these days, but that's not going to matter for several more years. While I think the state GOP could draw in a lot more minorities if it was more conservative, I don't think Perry is going to be involved in Texas politics past the next couple of major elections. My fear is that he'll make the leap to the national level taking a cabinet position that would have influence over transportation.

There are enough Democrats and RINOs in Congress to kick a national super corridor into gear if you got somebody like Perry into a cabinet position or God forbid VP or President.

You continue to miss my point. The Texas’ governor has very little power. Rick Perry really hasn’t done much of anything. This is not a criticism, it’s a compliment. I give credit to Perry for staying out of the way. For example, he didn’t lobby for a constitutional amendment to impose income taxes, something democrats and RINOs alike have discussed for year. I understand Rick Perry didn’t build the Texas economy. I understand Rick Perry didn’t build the Texas economy. I understand, location, location, location. I’m just glad that he basically took a nap and allowed Texas’ economy to thrive. Now, go to google and find something anti-Perry for me to read. I’m bored.

Understandable, but there is a reason governors do well in presidential elections and senators struggle.
No national record to pick at is a plus.
Going to the senate would be setback in he wants to be president.