If Perry Skips Debates, He Should Go Home

Perry and Romney getting touchy during a debate.

Texas Governor Rick Perry may not have time to attend all the upcoming Republican presidential debates. With eight debates completed and twelve more planned, Perry's campaign team said that the number of debates is taking away valuable on-the-ground face time with voters in key early primary states.

What they didn't say is that Perry's debate performance has completely sucked and that he ultimately ends up losing more ground than he gains through the debate process. 

I don't think all Americans feel this way, but I need a President who doesn't run from intellectual discourse. Study hard, show up, and represent Mr. Perry, and if your limited intellect and fragile ego can't handle the scrutiny, then you should pack up and go home.

Of course, if the Republicans would just adopt my idea of having a baby-calming contest in place of the debates, this could all be avoided.