Perry: Pay no attention to slick talkers

ORLANDO — Acutely aware that his poor performance in Thursday night’s Republican debate has weakened his standing with GOP voters, Rick Perry is urging participants in today’s Florida straw poll to ignore politicians who are polished speakers and focus instead on a candidate’s record.

“You’ve seen what happens when our country chooses a leader who emphasizes words over deeds,” Perry told a breakfast gathering at an Orlando hotel Saturday. “Americans don’t need more slick promises. We need a principled leader who will stand on his conservative values.”