Rick Perry’s unconventional bid for the GOP nomination is, sadly, all but over. The religious right’s answer and top Republican competitor to Mitt Romney has torpedoed his once promising campaign with weak performances in his last debates. His poor showing in debates has created fear in many of Perry’s supporters. One supporter went as far to say that, “I think the Perry campaign is over…I like him, I admire him … but the reality is he is consistently the weakest performer in these debates and does not, unfortunately, pass the test of presidential acceptability. Close your eyes and think of Rick Perry and Barack Obama on a debate platform, and I don't think you have to say much more.” Even more pressing for Perry, are some of his largest benefactors, jumping ship and redirecting their financial support to other candidates. Perry’s only hope for survival would be winning the early state caucuses particularly Iowa. A resounding win in the Evangelical strong Iowa could provide the momentum to put Perry’s campaign back on track. According to a poll conducted at the beginning of the month, Perry trails Cain, Romney, and Gingrich in Evangelical support but perhaps a win in Iowa could turn the tide. With that being said, Perry still faces an arduous if not impossible struggle back into GOP relevance. Whatever the end result may be for Perry, it was an interesting albeit entertaining journey following his candidacy for President. 2016?
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