Is Perry the Ultimate Conservative to match every ideal that the most narrowly minded purists seem to demand?
Probably not...no, absolutely not.
But check out his book, and take some of the most outrageous criticism with a grain or three of salt.
I understand we need to get our candidate elected and that must be balanced with desire for most conservative candidate. However, in hindsight, many of the most heinous govt. departments were formed under Republican presidencies :(
So, yes I am concerned about electing a McCain...Oh, and I voted for him. Does that make me a narrow-minded purist? Eh, maybe. But I am a realist and understand that the real world may necessitate compromise. However, before primaries is the time for candidates to be vetted.
Thank you for suggestion that I read his book, I was not aware that he had written one. May the best candidate (whoever that is) win.
Perry advocates many positions espoused by freepers for years, including repeal of the income tax and repealing popular vote of senators.
Other items like term limits for supreme court justices have, imo, enough merit to examine carefully.
He’s solidly pro life and pro 2A.
As a 10 year governor he has a track record and has governed over a state that is producing growth and prospertiy not equalled in the country.
So, yes, there are some narrow minded people who think that someone with no track record and only ideas is going to win.