IMHO Perry's problem is Perry.
I don't see conservatives in the Midwest being do-see do ed over to Perry because
1. His in-state-tuition for Illegals. Midwesterners want them sent back to Mexico and they want tough anti-immigration laws enforced, not more laws created to accommodate them.
2. His performance in the debates and his communication skills.
3. A wife that is coming across as being domineering and part of the “ticket”.
4. Dropping out of the debates because he's not a “debater”. What a crock! If he can't discuss issues with adversaries (MSM) or his competition he should not be running for POTUS.
JMHO
He had nothing to do with McCain's failure to carry Ohio. McSenator Demento lost the state all on his own.