- 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.
- Many thanks to @GovernorPerry for your leadership and for helping make Texas the envy of the nation.
http://twitter.com/SenTedCruz/status/354305036580421632
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:24:38 - I commend Gov. Perry on his years of dedicated public service. We agree that San Antonio is a great model of American economic prosperity.
http://twitter.com/JulianCastro/status/354305811830411264
— Mayor Julián Castro (@JulianCastro)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:27:42 - I bet. RT @GregAbbott_TX: Thanks to @GovernorPerry for his service & conservative leadership! #GodBlessTexas #tcot #txlege #txgop
http://twitter.com/Forrest4Trees/status/354305024832176128
— Forrest Wilder (@Forrest4Trees)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:24:35 - Governors do usually beat senators for GOP presidential nominations. So why wouldn't Perry go for it?
http://twitter.com/davidfrum/status/354304891822424064
— davidfrum (@davidfrum)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:24:03 - .@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.
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
http://twitter.com/mattyglesias/status/354305106474332160
— Matt Yglesias (@mattyglesias)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:24:54 - 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/…
http://twitter.com/AlexPappas/status/354309263688073216
— Alex Pappas (@AlexPappas)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:41:25 - So far those "future plans" are more "exciting" for @GregAbbott_TX
http://twitter.com/jakesilverstein/status/354305135415001088
— Jake Silverstein (@jakesilverstein)Mon, Jul 08 2013 18:25:01
