New Hampshire Perry supporters to campaign manager: Is he trying to win here or not?

At the Monday meet-and-greet, Johnson spoke with about 20 supporters at Portsmouth’s 100 Club, said two Republicans who attended the event. One said the event felt like “an apology tour” for Perry, who entered the race to much fanfare but has struggled to gain traction in New Hampshire.

A woman in attendance complained about a lack of communication from the campaign. Others at the meeting chimed in that they, too had not been receiving campaign e-mails.

Some in the audience also complained that Perry had not spent enough time campaigning in the state.

Perry has visited the state seven times, including a visit the week preceding the meet-and-greet.