I only met him recently through a friend. Prior to that I held the same views others that are negative about him have posted here. During the last election cycle I was brutal when it came to Perry regarding what I posted here on FR.
I have seen a curious factor at work with people.
I once worked with a guy who absolutely hated Bill Clinton. He railed against him constantly. A few years after he was no longer president, this guy and I were at an office building. The elevator doors opened, and low an behold, Bill Clinton stepped out.
This guy, started sputtering and put on a smiled and introduced himself in a glowing manner, and shoot Bill’s hand.
I stood there shocked.
Some people are “respecters” of persons, that is, they modify the way the act/talk/thin about a person based on their fame.
Note Bill Clinton was still Bill Clinton. What changed was this guy somehow feels he is with the “In” crowd now that he shook hands with Clinton.
I suppose you think Perry has actually changed? Or just your opinion of him?