Can governors in GOP presidential race benefit from one another?
The Republican presidential race grew one governor larger Thursday as former Texas Governor Rick Perry announced his candidacy. With announcements still to come from Jeb Bush, Scott Walker and Chris Christie, the field is likely to see a common talking point among the governors: executive leadership.
"Leadership is not a speech you make on the Senate floor," said Perry during his announcement.
CBS News political director John Dickerson said that was a shot at the Republican Senators in the 2016 race. Though the governors will be challenging one another, Dickerson said they could benefit from a united message.
"Governor Perry and Governor Bush, they're running against each other but they're also running a bit as a unit, along with the other governors," said Dickerson. "The argument they make is that decision making talent is one that governors have and that's the one that most closely approximates what you need as a president."
Watch the video above to hear Dickerson explain why a "consistent message" from Republicans and Democrats could pose trouble for front-runner Hillary Clinton.