Perry has emerged late as a potential presidential candidate, but it’s quite possible that he could affect just about every other candidate if he gets in. Here’s how he fits into the race:
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Uniting the coalition: While Rep. Michele Bachmann and Herman Cain may get some establishment support, and former governors Mitt Romney (Mass.), Tim Pawlenty (Minn.) and Jon Huntsman (Utah) may get some tea party support, no candidate can cross over as easily as Perry. …
Challenging Bachmann: Just when it’s looking like nobody is competing with Bachmann in Iowa, here comes Perry. …
Competing with everyone: Because Perry’s base is so diverse, he is capable of stealing votes from just about anybody.
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