I know you’ve said positive things about Gov. Perry but I must disagree that the electorate won’t vote for Rick Perry, the man who has governed Texas through this depression - where almost half of the jobs have been filled and the economy stands in stark contrast to the rest of our economy, over the man who has presided over the systematic destruction of our economy, national security and standing in the world, and is currently working up his base to riot against the working sector of America.
Right now Perry is at 7% in the polls (before last night). I guess if Cain totally implodes, for whatever reason, those numbers could go up and Perry might actually have a chance of winning a state or two, and then gaining some momentum and actually go on to win the nomination. I don’t see that happening (if Cain implodes, I think most of his votes will go to Newt, mine already has, and not because of the scumbag lying whores but because I just don’t like 999), but let’s say it does. Let’s say by some strange confluence of events Perry goes from his current 7% (maybe less after last night) to winning the nomination.
If that happens, you know that Obama will shred Perry in the debates. Now I know, many people say, debates aren’t everything. There are TV ads, and Perry is good at those. But Obama is not too shabby at those either. And Obama has the full weight and power of the media on his side.
And... Obama will shred Perry in the debates.
Debates don’t matter?
I submit to you that the Ford/Carter election was very close until after Ford’s gaffe about Poland in the debate. It gave people on the fence a reason to go for Carter.
And I submit to you that Perry’s drop from front runner to 7% (maybe less after last night) was DIRECTLY related to the debates.
Directly.
Debates matter.
Obama will shred Perry in the debates, assuming that Perry could get that far.
But Perry can’t get that far. And you know why? Because people know that debates matter, and people know that Obama will shred Perry in the debates.
I hate that I'm so cynical. But the average American couldn't care less about what Perry did in Texas, and most also blame the current economy on Bush.
Perry's performance during the infamous 53 seconds destroyed any hope his campaign had.
That's the reality. The sooner Perry realizes this the better. He needs to drop out, as his supporters will only help Romney get the nomination at this point.