NO...the vaccination has NO legs at all. I know folks here at FR would like to think it does but it doesn't Americans are interested in JOBS and the ECONOMY...the rest they could care less about.
Perhaps sadly, Gardasil is more of an issue in that he backed off. That issue would probably win him votes in certain northeastern states!
So you are right. That issue is a non-starter.
I think the fact that Perry took hits from all sides is telling, and I think that is likely the impression that will be lasting among those who tuned in, and who were not already committed to a particular candidate. Getting attacked makes Perry look like a winner, the man to beat.