2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumPerry says he could decide on presidential run by May
AUSTIN Gov. Rick Perry, who has been deep in preparation for a second potential presidential bid, said Tuesday hes unfazed by Jeb Bushs edging closer as a candidate.
I really havent been paying attention on whether someones in or out, Perry said. Im not surprised that somebody wants to be president of the United States. America is longing for a very positive vision for this country, and if I decide to run, Im going to give them that.
In an interview with The Dallas Morning News, Perry said he expects to make his decision as early as May. For now, hes winding down an unprecedented 14-year tenure as governor, the office he assumed after George W. Bush Jebs brother became president.
Jeb Bush, admired by the GOPs establishment wing, disclosed Tuesday that hes exploring a presidential run. His candidacy could increase tensions with party factions that favor harder-edged conservatives like Perry, Sen. Ted Cruz and others.
Read more: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/national-politics/20141216-perry-says-he-could-decide-on-presidential-run-by-may.ece
deutsey
(20,166 posts)dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)Total denial of that, it seems.
mazzarro
(3,450 posts)JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)Jamaal510
(10,893 posts)this time around with his new glasses, and convince the wingnuts that he became smart since 2012.