I’m holding off to give Perry one more chance to look half-way credible in the debates. If he fails again, that’s it. I’m on the Cain Train.
Considering that he has been in near total seclusion since right after the last debate where he put his foot in his mouth so disgracefully and being kept away from cameras and microphones, being tutored by supposedly the best in the technique of debate maybe he'll be a better debater this time around. But what I'll be looking for this time around is his flip-flops on core issues of importance to us voters. They'll be there so stay tuned and watch for them. He has to flip-flop on key positions or soft-pedal them if he is to keep his campaign alive beyond this next debate.
IMO if he trips again, even just a little bit since expectations for him are riding even higher than they were before, this time he is all washed up as a top-tier contender. He must score big if that is possible. In reality I really just don't see him making much of a comeback after his infamous "no heart" comment which will inevitably dog him the rest of the campaign.