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Perry Announces He’s Returning to TX to Reassess Campaign

During a speech following his fifth-place finish in the Iowa Caucuses, TX Gov. Rick Perry said he will be returning to his home state to reassess his campaign.

After reading a letter from a volunteer — during which he got choked up — Perry said he would take time to pray and reflect on his campaign and determine a path forward.

Earlier in the day, Perry had encouraged supporters to keep the faith as his advisers looked ahead to South Carolina as the first real test of his presidential campaign.

This is a breaking story. Updates will be added. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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  • BehindBlueEyes
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 7:48am

    I’ve finally figured out why Rick is what he is. His mentor was none other than the honorable Al Gore.

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  • LOTO
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 7:31am

    Its pretty simple Mr. Perry.
    As with McCain, Huckabee, and Newt, your views on illegal immigration has cost you. You cannot be trusted. Nor will you be trusted again. These people dont want to be Americans. Americans dont want The NAU or The Nasco Corridor.

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 7:23am

    Perry just had a few, large brain farts… But in politics , its the kiss of death !

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    • Clara88
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 3:55pm

      I think having back surgery in July like Gov Rick Perry had and THEN beginning a campaign for the President Of The United States Of America in August…shows his GREAT strength and NOT weakness.

      Perry For President
      http://www.rickperry.org/

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    • Clara88
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 8:39pm

      Gov Perry Isn’t Having A Problem Getting Donations!! YESSSSSSSSSSSS

      http://www.rickperry.org/

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 7:19am

    Is anybody sitting on your face , and forcing you to come to this site ?

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  • BigFoot
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 6:41am

    I guess the voters didn’t have the heart to vote for you Rick. That one comment killed your campaign. Please go back to Texas and take Ron Paul with you. He is as embarassing as you are.

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    • SpankDaMonkey
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 6:56am

      .
      Nailed it……..

      But you forgot Rick missed his stump broke Goat………..

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    • BehindBlueEyes
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 7:06am

      Yes, its time for Rick to go home and stop embarrassing America. I couldn’t watch him anymore because I always felt he was on the verge on another implosion. How this guy got to where he is today is beyond comprehension.

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    • recoveringneocon
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 7:58am

      Palin: GOP better not marginalize Ron Paul and his supporters

      http://www.therightscoop.com/palin-gop-better-not-marginalize-ron-paul-and-his-supporters/

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    • walkyrie
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 9:19am

      I guess the Obama experience has spoiled voters so much they had rather follow a pure shill or marketing campaign – forget actual experience and accomplishment, just look at the shiny lights and listen to the soothing metre of the voice. “You are getting sleepy . . . ” and stupid.

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    • progressiveslayer
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 6:54pm

      I know that old guy that’s always talking about the constitution and restraining the power of the federal government and making the government smaller and reducing our deficit is so embarrassing.I wish he‘d stop talking about freedom from government he’s so radical.

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  • mikee1
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 6:00am

    He should get out so we conservatives can get behind ONE REAL CONSERVATIVE MORE EASILY INSTEAD OF DIVIDING OUR VOTES. The media will provide ODUMBO with the answers in the debates. He will also be using audio and visual. This situation would be difficult for Perry. Newt could take Odumbo apart without a teleprompter and without knowing the questions in advance, which Odumbo will. So could Romney, Bachmann, who should also leave now, Paul and Santorum. The Repub. nominee must start acting like the DUMMYCRAPS ARE THE ENEMIES, NOT THE TEA PARTY PEOPLE. They better learn that REALLY FAST.

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  • racepointblue
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 5:56am

    opinion: We all need to stop and think of what is of the most importance for our republic right now.
    Some may say jobs, others may say stop spending… I say it’s our freedom and protecting our constitution. It would be nice to pick qualities from each candidate and meld them into one perfect candidate but that’s not possible.From where I sit I see all candidates as fine people. But which of them will govern hand in hand with the constitution? Think about it.
    We, as a free people, can put this country back on course. We don’t need the government passing thousands of new laws each year to tell us how to live, work or play! We are not a stupid people.
    We can see, if we step back for a moment from all the rhetoric, what the progressives are doing.
    They’ve infiltrated both camps…and at the way Iowa concluded… they (progressives) may continue to advance.
    We are not going to agree with some things, that’s a fact. But one thing we must look for in candidates and which I’m sure we all can agree on is vote for freedom and safeguard our Constitution.

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  • ipsphxaz
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 4:31am

    See It!!

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  • tharpdevenport
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 3:39am

    This is looking good! Perry’s out — it just took him about three or four weeks to finally realize this. Romney won Iowa, which is great ’cause that means he’s not going to win now, and Santorum is surging in the polls. This could actually go his way*.

    * = Get over it — Ron Paul’s not gonna win anything.

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  • Cause4Liberty
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:26am

    You know, GLENN BECK, is starting to seem alot like the PTL CLUB of the 70s and 80s.

    Pushing books? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lLh7aVEh2o

    important lesson @2:34: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVZScTYhn24

    Project ENDGAME? Carving the way for the doomsday scenario? Angry with Ron Paul because he doesnt play your little lets start the ‘end of the world’ game? How can someone who actively pursues ushering in the Anti-christ, be a Christian? Wouldn’t you have to aid the enemy to drive Islamists to the same conclusion?? hmmm…

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    • TheePolitinator
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 4:44am

      I think Glenn Beck needs to stop drinking his own kool-aid. I 100% disagree with the premise that this “can’t be solved” politically, babble hes been on. He and many others raking in cash should be using it to get the vote out. And for the right person. Yes all the “charity”, is good but charity is not going to drop a bomb on our heads.

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  • Passerby
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:21am

    Fox is protecting Romney on the miracle 18 vote recount, of course, but I wonder if they all will when they start reporting it too.

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  • Passerby
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:03am

    18 vote Republican Machine “Recount” gives Romney 14 point victory, Rove says.

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    • godlovinmom
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:10am

      I believe the real victory is Santorum…which I like…my faith in America is somewhat restored…I’d give money to Santorum long before Romney!

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    • Passerby
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:16am

      Fox only one reporting it so far, and not commenting at all on the rather convenient nature of finding 18 votes when behind by 4 in the final tally.

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    • drattastic
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:49am

      When it is that close does it really matter in this situation ? I just hope some of the weaker candidates give up the ghost …Huntsman, Bachman, Perry. It needs to be whittled down a bit ,the faster we get a nominee the faster we attack obama .

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  • Passerby
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:57am

    One precinct, 75 votes, been running 5% in favor of Romney. Rove says that means it will be a dead tie.

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  • Passerby
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:47am

    Yep, he’s gone, and that puts even more pressure on Bachmann to do the same thing. Particularly since her polls are about to tank and Santorum’s are about to skyrocket.

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    • The Crismil
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:56am

      Not so fast. I’m a Santorum supporter and I like Bachman and Perry as well in about the same order. I think they both need to be in the race and framing the debate to keep the media elites from focusing on the progressives; Gingrich and Romney.

      If Perry does bow out, I’m hoping he will endorse either Santorum or Bachman. They are the closest to his values. They would run the country the way Texan’s run Texas.

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    • Passerby
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:58am

      Nah, them staying in will give it to Romney.

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    • Captain77
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:07am

      I don’t put much stock in people who surge in the polls. Perry surged and fell to single digits, Bachman surged and fell to single digits, dito with cain and Newt. The ones who are most likely to win this campaign would be the ones who have had a consistent slow and or steady growth in poll numbers. That pretty much leaves us with Romney and Paul, regardless of how you feel about either.

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  • TRONINTHEMORNING
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:09am

    Best to ya, Rick.

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 5:45am

      Hey Perry, Think green…….carpool and take Paul with you

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  • Patrick Henry II
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:00am

    Ricks speech was great.

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  • The Third Archon
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 12:57am

    Awww, I was really looking forward to the Obama-Perry debate.

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  • mjgma
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 12:55am

    Yes, Rick, come home and continue running this great State of ours. I drive to work every day and I see growth and people working, unlike the rest of the country. Now I know that those liberals criticize the jobs we have, but you know what when you don’t have one a job is a job!! And in Texas, we’re doing ok!!

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  • NILAP
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 12:43am

    Respect Perry, not so much Bachmann, is she delusional ? That speech by Rick Santorum confirms he will be the next President of the United States.

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    • Patrick Henry II
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 12:57am

      Ditto. Perry is a patriot and not willing to divide the conservative vote ensuring the establishments candidate a victory.
      Bachman, hello, be a patriot and practice what you preach. The country is more important than you drive. Let it go. We need you in Congress.
      Looks like Gingrich is going to help out with the establishment problem. I am sure keeping his options open but, Thanks,.
      Ron Paul did great too.

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    • AxelPhantom
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 12:58am

      It was very good!

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    • db321
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:02am

      I love Rick Perry like a brother = I know he is a Godly man – but in this campaign, I’m sorry to say but God hit Perry with a goofy stick.

      Santorum on the other hand was BRILLIANT – He even had Chris Mathews almost getting those trills up and down his leg. Rick Santorum – the Road to the White House is yours to Win or Lose at this point. You gave me hope for America again, and when you campaign in my State – you can count on me to help out. God Bless – go make Obama a one term President.

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    • LibertarianRight
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:48am

      Santorum the next President? God, I hope not – he has advocated for states banning birth control: http://www.opposingviews.com/i/politics/2012-election/video-rick-santorum-supports-states-banning-birth-control

      Constitutional conservatism seems almost ALIEN to him, at least based on his big government, “compassionate conservatism” record supporting nearly every non-conservative policy he could when Bush (another big government Republican) was in office.

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    • Captain77
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:11am

      I wouldn’t hold my breath on that one. Rick was lucky enough to catch the caucus during his surge. Had it been earlier the same could be said about Bachman, Newt, Cain, and even each of whom had at one point a surge then a devastating fall. If history continues, it won’t be long before Rick falls, Huntsman surges, and Romny and Paul slowly press on.

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    • Dismayed Veteran
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 10:06am

      @LibertarianRight

      Listen and reading his comments concerning states banning birth control, it appears to me that he believes this is a states rights issue not a federal issue. I thought states rights was a center piece to the libertarian philosophy. I happen to be in favor of the Constitution that limits Federal government and strengthens state government.

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  • morningbird1
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 12:39am

    Though I tend to agree with most of Ron Pauls positions i.e federal reserve, civil rights, fiscal responsibility, slashing federal spending, states rights etc. I just can’t get on board due to his Foreign Policy. Anyone else out there feel the same? We live in very dangerous times, the world is much different than it was just 20 years ago. Ron Pauls foreign policy, as I understand it, tends to make me nervous.
    Regardless, this nation needs to get this election right or the consequences will be dire!

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    • Patrick Henry II
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 12:59am

      I do worry more about the abandonment of our Constitution than Ron Paul’s foreign policy.

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    • West Coast Patriot
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:23am

      What I believe is the entire worlds economy is going to crash and it does not matter who we elect. The question is, do we want a progressive like Romney in there when this happens? Glenn has now called both Gingrich and Romney progressives, and you have to agree that when it comes to progressives, Glenn is an authority on that subject. The Middle East will be the least of our worries. Glenn explains why in this video that I am linking. Listen to what Glenn tells this woman, listen carefully. Who is Glenn endorsing here. The subject was on Gingrich and Paul. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyx9tw0TEPM

      Please respong with your thoughts.

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    • LibertarianRight
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:44am

      Please watch this video and see if it helps you understand why, according to former CIA Bin Laden Unit Chief Michael Scheuer, “For Iowans and Americans as a whole, then, the best choice for their children, grandchildren, and country clearly lies in the Founder’s foreign-policy wisdom and Dr. Paul’s sturdy advocacy and promised application thereof.”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8NhRPo0WAo

      You can read Scheuer’s writings at http://non-intervention.com/, if you are still curious.

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    • CptStubbing
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:51am

      Every other candidates foreign policy makes me nervous. How do we avoid WW3? Capitulate and allow Iran to have the Nuke or attack Iran and face Russia and China on foreign soil against 72 million people who will definitely not be seeing us as liberators.

      http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/316943

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    • BS61
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:10am

      LibertarianRight
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:44am
      Please watch this video and see if it helps you understand why, according to former CIA Bin Laden Unit Chief Michael Scheuer, “For Iowans and Americans as a whole, then, the best choice for their children, grandchildren, and country clearly lies in the Founder’s foreign-policy wisdom and Dr. Paul’s sturdy advocacy and promised application thereof.”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8NhRPo0WAo

      You can read Scheuer’s writings at http://non-intervention.com/, if you are still curious.

      Strongly dislike Scheuer!

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    • Captain77
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:15am

      Do you know who does get on the boat with Ron Paul on his foreign Policy? The CIA Chief who headed the Bin Laden task force, who is also an expert on the middle east.

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    • chicago76
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:37am

      If our country is lost from within then what happens outside will be irrelevant. We went to war with Japan because of Pearl Harbor. We fought Japan for 4 years. We have fought Islamic extremists for 10 years now. Our government no longer even takes islamic extremism seriously anymore. Look at how political correctness now controls TSA and Homeland, heck the foxes are guarding the hen houses there. Look at the lack of attempts to control the border even though they know hundreds of extremists are now using the mexican border as an entry point. Look at our support of muslim extremist revolutions in Egypt and other countries. Now, the government is going into a different phase with the power we gave them. Now they are starting to be use that power to suppress our own people not Muslim extremists. It is Americans that they fear most, not muslim extremists.

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  • CorpsmanToPA
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 12:27am

    There you go – throw your support towards Ron Paul, he helped you out in the debates.

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    • db321
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:06am

      Ron Paul is going to need the help – the Democrats will not be able to help him in the other States. But don’t count on Perry helping Paul out.

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  • MisterB
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 12:24am

    Perry should endorse Santorum and donate the ad time he bought to his campaign.

    THAT would show a strong support for an ascending conservative (and likely put Perry in the top spot for a VP pick)

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  • AxelPhantom
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 12:16am

    Time to come home Rick, we still have plenty that needs fixing!

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  • circleDwagons
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 12:16am

    Fox is reporting that he already bought ads in SC, perry has some good ideas but he and bachman should read the Tea leaves. time for him to endorse fellow Texan Ron Paul

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    • ArthurAM
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 11:11am

      Ya because Isolationism works so well… As in it does not. Look the World is an extremely dangerous place. There are people who want to kill us because of who we are, our views, and out over-all prosperity VS that of the rest of the world. You can’t sit there with your fingers in your ears going “LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA not listening” while others hold guns toward you making threats (see Iran, Islamic extremist, China, North Korea Etc..). We have to be out there protecting our interests. If we are not out there then China will be and the ramifications of that for us and the rest of the world is frightening. Non-interventionism in this day and age = Isolationism and an extremely dangerous position for the US and the rest of the world. Sorry if that hurts you but that is the way it is.

      Also there is the whole Making it even easier for our kids to have access to drugs that is also truly scary. Sorry Ron Paul’s views there are extremely wrong.

      I really hope Rick Perry stays in as this is only the first Primary and I think as the race shifts to the southern states he will surge and surge big time.

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    • circleDwagons
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:06pm

      your kids are your responsiblity not Big Brother. Paul wants a strong country so we can defend ourselfs. ? will china loan us money to go attack iran, or china?

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  • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
    Posted on January 4, 2012 at 12:08am

    Good run Perry, now go back and make Texas great. Do something with the Cowboys please, they are embarrassing.

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    • TXPilot
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 12:23am

      @DARMOK….don’t get me started about the Cowboys….oh well, there’s still TCU!!

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    • db321
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:03am

      Hook Um Horns!

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    • flipper1073
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 1:58am

      You think the Cowboys are embarrassing
      My Bronco keep losing an advancing
      must be all that praying Tebow’s doing.

      TXPILOT
      TCU beat my other Broncos by 1 point
      it was a great game though

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    • txwheels
      Posted on January 4, 2012 at 7:28am

      The Cowboys?? They were a football team at one time weren’t they?

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