RCP hears Texas Gov. Rick Perry is considering a run at the presidency. Jonathan Bernstein believes he'd have a shot:
Why Perry? As Texas governor, he would have rapid access to the kind of money it takes to compete seriously. And while there’s no guarantee that he would inherit the Bush network in Iowa, New Hampshire, and other early states, as well as the national Republican network, he would almost certainly have a bit more of a head start than any other late entrant.
Nate Silver seems to agree:
Is it hyperbolic to suggest that if Rick Perry ran for the GOP nomination he might be the favorite? He'd crush in the South.
The Dish 