Talking is not the most important aspect of being a candidate. So far, the whole election has been determined by this whole “he can debate” concept. He has too much baggage, and he is not a consistent conservative on many issues.
Perry is the superior candidate, hands down. None of the baggage, but all of the record.
Every Perry gaff would be magnified mercilessly by the press. He's a good man but he cannot fully articulate without stumbling over himself. Once you have "gaffer" tattooed on your forehead that is all they are going to focus on. They did it to Bush and they would do it worse to Perry. Sorry, we need someone that can deliver a knock out punch.