They also point out that he never made an official announcement of his candidacy.
Six weeks after the announcement of her candidacy, she moved to within single digits of Perry in polls.
The issue lay fallow for almost three years, but picked up again in late 2006, as the announcement of Obama's presidential candidacy approached.
They concede, in deep frustration, that another two or three weeks will probably pass before the formal announcement of his candidacy.
The President's announcement of his candidacy was a simple formality.
The announcement of his candidacy on Tuesday drew scant attention from the state-backed media.
Susan made an appearance and a speech at the announcement of his candidacy.
The Governor has yet to make a formal announcement of his candidacy and the first primary votes will not be cast for nine months.
He appeared with her when she made a formal announcement of her candidacy in February, but did not speak at that event.
Republicans have begun attacking him even before any announcement of his candidacy, demonstrating its potential potency.