re: "When you show me a poll of Independent voters, that's a poll that will make the difference."
I'm just telling you the truth, clo. Whether you're willing to open your eyes and see what's staring you in the face is for you to decide.
A scandal could conceivably keep Perry from landing the nomination, but from everything I've read, the man is unassailable. Since the economy hands this election to ANY Republican, and Perry is easily the strongest candidate for the nomination, I'm extremely comfortable with this "prediction."

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