Is Perry finished?

(By Ed Morrissey, Hot Air) - That question comes to us from Byron York, but it’s probably being asked around many a breakfast table this morning among Republican households. Last night’s debate performance was another disappointment — not as bad as Rick Perry’s previous debate, but clearly inadequate in comparison to the others on the stage. If you don’t trust my judgment, let me refer you to an expert:

After the debate, Perry seemed to concede that he wasn’t looking to stand out.

“I just try to get up every day and do my job, and debates are not my strong suit,” the Texas governor told reporters following a post-debate party at a Dartmouth fraternity house.