Actually, my liking for Perry just went up a couple notches.
“The governor has little use for the philosophy Bush dubbed “compassionate conservatism.” At a recent foray to the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, he told a cheering crowd that conservatives should “stand up” and “stop apologizing” for their beliefs.”
It is the intent of the powers that be, that they own both horses in the race. Perry is being pushed hard by the media because he's a RINO. By saying "don't worry, he's no Bush", they are trying to make him more acceptable to squishy "moderates" who buy the media's portrayal of Bush.