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Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry announced Monday that he will not run for reelection in 2014. The decision opened the door for speculation on Twitter about who is eyeing next year’s now up-for-grabs election for governor and whether Perry will launch another bid for the White House in 2016.
Senator Ted Cruz @SenTedCruz
Many thanks to @GovernorPerry for your leadership and for helping make Texas the envy of the nation.
Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:24:38
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http://twitter.com/SenTedCruz/status/354305036580421632
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:24:38
Mayor Julián Castro @JulianCastro
I commend Gov. Perry on his years of dedicated public service. We agree that San Antonio is a great model of American economic prosperity.
Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:27:42
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http://twitter.com/JulianCastro/status/354305811830411264
Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:27:42
Forrest Wilder @Forrest4Trees
I bet. RT @GregAbbott_TX: Thanks to @GovernorPerry for his service & conservative leadership! #GodBlessTexas #tcot #txlege #txgop
Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:24:35
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http://twitter.com/Forrest4Trees/status/354305024832176128
— Forrest Wilder (@Forrest4Trees)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:24:35
davidfrum @davidfrum
Governors do usually beat senators for GOP presidential nominations. So why wouldn't Perry go for it?
Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:24:03
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http://twitter.com/davidfrum/status/354304891822424064
— davidfrum (@davidfrum)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:24:03
Jill Lawrence @JillDLawrence
.@GovernorPerry won't make the same mistake twice. If he runs for prez in 2016, he'll have a full year to prepare for primaries.
Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:35:02
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http://twitter.com/JillDLawrence/status/354307654337835008
— Jill Lawrence (@JillDLawrence)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:35:02
What is this weird R-logo Perry is using? His personal “Rick” insignia? pic.twitter.com/emzYEOYu3lYu3l
Matt Yglesias @mattyglesias
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Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:24:54
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http://twitter.com/mattyglesias/status/354305106474332160
— Matt Yglesias (@mattyglesias)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:24:54
Alex Pappas @AlexPappas
rough AP lede: "Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history who famously muttered "oops"... http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2013/07/08/us/ap-us-perry-whats-next.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes …013/…
Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:41:25
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http://twitter.com/AlexPappas/status/354309263688073216
— Alex Pappas (@AlexPappas)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:41:25
Jake Silverstein @jakesilverstein
So far those "future plans" are more "exciting" for @GregAbbott_TX
Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:25:01
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http://twitter.com/jakesilverstein/status/354305135415001088
— Jake Silverstein (@jakesilverstein)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:25:01

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