Supporters and allies laud him as a consistent, dependable conservative. He is fiercely protective of business interests and committed to keeping taxes low in Texas - even if the resulting cutbacks are painful. He has become the face of Republicanism in one of the nation's reddest red states.

Perry's detractors - and there are plenty from both parties - point to the consequences of fiscal austerity, including the state's bottom-of-the-barrel rankings in categories from the rate of children without health insurance to the number of adults without high school diplomas. They say the governor is overly concerned about political fallout and alarmingly unconcerned about developing and pushing through a coherent legislative agenda.

To many, Perry appears ruthless, Nixonian even, as he transparently rewards friends and punishes enemies.

His style raises a stream of ethical red flags. And despite his lengthy tenure, Perry can lay claim to few signature achievements, making him a more accomplished campaigner than leader.

This is a fairly interesting piece, but I'd love to read a quote about someone they actually  liked!  But who knew he was 60 years old??

"We're happy for Sal and we are even happier that Governor Parry has sent the clear signal of which super PAC he trusts to receive all that unlimited money waiting to pour in on his behalf. Loud and clear, sir. Unofficially, loud and clear."