If you think there is anything bi-partisan about the Texas Lege or Rick Perry you are living in a dream world! It sounds good but nothing could be further from the truth. Of course that never stopped anyone from "playing like".
As I said earlier be very careful when it come to Rick Perry - I seriously doubt that much of America has ever been exposed (other that Bush) to someone like this. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that he is the nominee. At this point I think he is the most likely to ensure an Obama victory. Bauchman would however be a close second.
Peace