dana people are counting perry out. i'm not. is he alive and well? >> dana: today he raised $17 million. the romney campaign said they raised $15 million. they are able to raise money. i am still ache for a big stage from rick perry. i'd like to hear from him. one thing about getting in late he had to spend time fundraising, but now time to hear from him. >> bob: i'll make a prediction. some expect him to do well in the next debate. expectations are low and i think he hits it out of the park. i want him to be a factor. if it wouldn't hurt him, i'm endorse him. he's your guy. >> eric: i'm more firmly in the rick perry camp now that chris christie bowed out. he would have changed the dynamic. everyone will say christie took away from romney. now he is out, romney gains the christie vote.