Mr. Perry isnt a conservative. Hes playing a role. Hes doing what he believes it will take to get elected. His record is thick with instances in which he did not behave as a conservative, or even a Republican, and all well after his conversion to the GOP.
This is the real problem with Rick Perry. Hes not dumb, hes insincere. Hes a political opportunist who has great instincts for getting out ahead of his electorate in form, but in function, he remains what he has always been: A political actor. If he goes on to win the nomination, hell have deserved an Oscar.