Texas governor and GOP presidential candidate called ‘impressive,’ but uphill climb expected Washington insiders had mixed reactions Friday after meeting GOP presidential candidate and Texas Gov. Rick Perry at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. About 50 lobbyists and trade association executives attended, with about 20 industry groups represented, and the governor came across as intelligent and humorous, though not without kinks, participants said. “He was very personable, he was optimistic,” said one participant on condition of anonymity. “At the same time he was a little bit self-deprecating.” “About half the people… Read More