I don't think Perry is a blip. Unless the wheels fall off his campaign and/or he makes a major mistake, he's going to be the nominee. As soon as he gets beyond New Hampshire, it's almost going to be a cakewalk for him. Benen reports on the latest polling:
A new national Quinnipiac poll shows Rick Perry leading the Republican presidential field, topping Mitt Romney by six points. Whether Sarah Palin is included in the mix affects levels of support, but in either scenario, Perry’s lead is the same. It’s the fourth major poll to be released showing the Texas governor as the frontrunner.