Perry's Dying Campaign Desperate for Attention

According to a CNN report, a member of Rick Perry's campaign suggested the governor may pass on future primary debates, claiming that there are too many. This would be political suicide and take him out of the race. He has a hard enough time defending himself when attending the debates, it would be an onslaught on Perry if he wasn't present to defend himself.

The reasoning behind this is intriguing. Perry needs to get as much attention as he can - whether good or bad, as he is falling out of the race in terms of being electable. Romney and Cain are taking over the polls, and the support. Between Perry's hunting lodge issue and his disenchanting views on illegal immigration, Perry has already dug himself five feet into the ground, and withdrawing from future debates would only dig the addition foot necessary to call him campaign officially dead.

It's becoming too late for Perry. He does poorly at debates, but they are necessary to convince the GOP voters to come out and support a candidate in the primary election. If Perry withdraws from future debates, his campaign and electability will essentially be over. However he could be blowing smoke in order to bring his name into the circle and make headlines - another sign of a dying campaign. His campaign is heading out the door, and this could be the last desperate plea for attention.