The Aftermath of Perry Withdrawal

LIBERTY, January 22, 2012 - According to the Quorum Report, there is little good news back in Texas as Governor Perry returns.

What follows are some first blush thoughts about Perry withdrawing from the presidential horse race

---Perry is damaged goods, even in Texas. Recent polling had him in low double digits and in third or fourth place among Republicans in his home state. Although he became a much better candidate at the end, he embarrassed supporters with how little he knew about the national arena and how incapable he was of verbalizing.

--He leadership team is in tatters. What once looked like a formidable and unstoppable juggernaut now looks like the gang that couldn’t shoot straight. They can regroup, but rehab will be required. Finger pointing and claims of profiteering are already dominating the Capitol bar talk.