Houston (CNN) -- After seeing Texas Gov. Rick Perry's lackluster performance in debates and accompanying drop in the polls, some pundits conclude it would take a force of nature to save his campaign. Fortunately for Perry, such a force does exist, and her name is Sarah Palin. A dose of Palin power would do much to revitalize Perry's chances to win the Republican presidential nomination. Of course, such a coveted endorsement comes with costs. Rock stars such as Palin don't just walk into campaign headquarters asking to lend a helping hand. Perry must be committed to a careful wooing process and to meeting most of her demands, however diva-esque they may be.
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Sarah Palin's endorsement could save Rick Perry's presidential campaign, Shayne Lee says
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It could also give Palin newfound relevance since she's not in the race herself, he says
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Lee: Palin's endorsement would give the Texan more street cred among tea party constituents
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Palin's presence would also force Perry and Mitt Romney further to the right, Lee says
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