That and he held that Texas has an option to secede.
I am not sure I would count that as a negative in this Climate. Americans are very sick and tired of DC ramming shit down our throats, and spending money like there is no tomorrow. I am sure most Americans do not want their states to Secede, but I bet they are pretty sympathetic to what Perry said also.
What do you expect when we elect a guy who is suppose to be different, and bring us Hope and change. Then end up with just another Politician who excels at partisan Games, Finger Pointing, and lies. Who favorite pass times aside from golf, appears to be ramming laws down our Throats we don't want.