Isn't it strange how a little personality, a little humor and candor can raise a person in stature. Rick Perry, whose campaign for President proved that he was not quite ready for prime time, has been giving some pretty good interviews and speeches in the last weeks.
Certainly this is an effort to rebuild his name and reputation. The good news is that it appears to be working.
Over the weekend Perry spoke at a Press Club Gridiron dinner. Perry was magnificent. He delivered a wonderful lighthearted speech poking fun at himself, his former adversaries in the primary, the press and his fellow Texan George Bush. Perry was affable, funny and displayed true respect to the working press. Even more so he appeared sincere, and now free of the yoke of being perfect in front of the cameras, seems to be much more at ease and thus much more likable.
Inevitably Perry will run again for National Office. It is quite likely I will not agree with his positions. Still what is becoming apparent is that the meat grinder the Conservative Right puts it's candidates through leaves them with strong, intelligent, candidates like Tim Pawlenty on the sidelines, and strong personalities like Rick Perry unable to live inside the straight jacket confines placed on them.
I am sure the Democrats do the same. More people in the middle need get involved. Litmus tests should not be the standard decider of who becomes the candidate. We are driving strong candidates away and leaving ourselves with the battle of the blands.
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