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Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history, said Monday he won't seek re-election in 2014. The staunch Christian and fiscal conservative said he will instead spend the remaining 18 months of his term guiding Texas through innovation and job creation. However, Perry did not rule out a second Republican presidential run. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/07/08/texas-gov-perry-wont-seek-re-election-in-2014/?test=latestnews#ixzz2YV3bZamK

I have recently got myself in a fair amount of trouble for a DUI. There is no question that I am guilty of the basic offense. I am willing to pay the fines and do the time. That all seems the way it should be. What I would like to do, however, is to go into court (the next time), and express my sentiments to the judge. These would not be real polite. I cannot repeat them here. Think of the worst things you could say to someone and you will be close. My question is: How much more trouble...

Jeanine Pirro's entry into the New York Senate race has thrown a monkey wrench into the Hillary for President plan – a plan concocted almost a decade ago (if not even earlier) that has been working almost to perfection until now. Here's how Plan A comes down: Win the Senate seat from New York in 2000 Compile as moderate a record as possible given who you are and the realities of the Democratic Party Influence to the extent possible the election in 2000 of an eight-year presidency (preferably Republican) so there will be no incumbent running in 2008 Guard against...