Previously, I thought Rick Perry would stay in the race until after South Carolina, then drop out after getting less than 10 % of the vote.
In thinking about Perry's decision to drop out today, it appears to be a good decision for his future political career. A single digit performance in a state that he heavily concentrated on could have damaged Perry's chances of being re-elected as the Governor of Texas.
Hopefully, Perry's endorsement of Newt will help offset any damage that the ABC interview of Newt's 2nd wife could cause. Realistically, Newt is the only viable candidate that stands in the way of Mitt Romney getting the Republican Nomination. Related to that, Newt appears to be the candidate who has the best chance of defeating BHO in the general election.