He is making the case that a lot of folks have accepted or reached on their own - that given the available options, Newt’s moving Clinton and the nation right during the 90’s (along with the idea of him debating the teleprompter) are why many consider him the best option.
I would imagine many Newt supporters would like to support Perry, but just cannot get over the cringe factor of another guy from Texas who gives us ulcers on debate days. And the upcoming debates will likely be incredibly important, moreso than ever before.
I am betting there are a fair number of folks who are Newt and Perry in that order - folks who actually may agree more with Santorum or Bachmann but don’t buy either as prime time material.
Just a tea leaf reading based on Erickson’s comments.
Bingo on all counts!
Well said!
“I would imagine many Newt supporters would like to support Perry, but just cannot get over the cringe factor of another guy from Texas who gives us ulcers on debate days.”
There it is.