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Report: Perry to Reveal Political Plans Saturday in South Carolina

Jim Bell — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:24:26 +0000

It's reported that Governor Rick Perry intends to use a speech in South Carolina on Saturday to make clear that he's running for President. Sources close to Perry say he will remove any doubt about his White House intentions in an appearance at a RedState conference in Charleston.

Report: Rick Perry Will Announce for President in Late August

Jim Bell — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:39:00 +0000

It's reported today that Governor Rick Perry is planning to launch his presidential campaign a few weeks from now, between August 15th and August 31st.

Critics: Perry's Ties to GW Bush Could Hurt His Presidential Bid

Jim Bell — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:17:15 +0000

As Rick Perry decides whether to seek the presidency in 2012, some pundits and others say his relationship with former President George W. Bush will hurt his chances with many voters outside Texas. They say their shared West Texas roots aren't the problem. It's the Bush baggage.