... Gov.Perry is just like the politicians already in Washington, D.C.No, Rick Perry isn't like any politician in DC, not even close. I know that you're indirectly pointing out a difference between Herman Cain and Rick Perry. It is valid to point out the differences, opinions will vary on what's good and bad, however. Perry has +25 years experience at the state level, +10 as governor; he has never served at the federal level. Cain served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City for 2 years; he's been active in politics since the mid-90's.
I, and many on Free Republic, are fed-up with the kind of crap both political parties have been spreading for decades.
Cincinatus’ Wife knows my view of Gov.Perry; I find him less than honest, a man who plays politics to power (crony capitalism/pay-to-play), and is a ‘big statist’ like most Republicans and Democrats owned by special interests. Perry isn’t going to deliver the smaller, law-abiding government Americans want for their country.
If the Founders of this nation felt that decades of political experience made for good government, they would have made that an eligibility requirment for the Presidency, and it would be stated clearly in the U.S.Constitution. They did not do so. So, they must have envisioned something entirely different.
If we settle for Romney or Perry, we’re still in the same groove, “government as usual”, which alienates the majority of Americans and feeds the discontent that votes Democrats into power.
Note: I am not yet supporting any candidate. Why did you bring up Cain?