Posted on 01/03/2012 9:16:25 PM PST by therightliveswithus
In a campaign speech late Tuesday night, Governor Rick Perry stated that he is "returning to Texas" to reassess whether he is going to continue running for President.
The speech contained several emotional moments, in particular two moments. The first was when he read a letter from an adoring supporter who called him a "great man." The letter described a conversation that Mr. Perry had had with a soldier and how his supporter looked on in awe as he watched Governor Perry call the veteran his "Christian brother."
The second was when Perry announced that he would be returning to Texas to reassess whether he will continue his pursuit for the White House. Mr. Perry paused several times and appeared to be on the verge of tears as he winded down his speech.
Governor Perry came in fifth place in the Iowa caucus today, barely breaking ten percent of the vote. His announcement tonight likely marks the end to his campaign.
Perry? You're joking, right?
I’ll vote for him going back to Texas...and staying there.
I’m all in for Newt. He can win. And, he can change the course of America for the good.
“You just helped shoot down the best man we had for the presidency.
Perry? You’re joking, right?”
Did I give that impression?
Solid conservative, solid Christian, over a decade of experience actually RUNNING something, namely the 13th largest economy in the world. No, I’m not joking. But it’s moot now, unfortunately.
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