Texas Gov . Rick Perry, who is running for the Republican nomination to be president of the United States in 2012 and has been a leading contender since he announced his candidacy on June 1, said that if elected president, he Charges stem from his threat to cut program run by a local DA unless she resigned . Both Perry and the DA got mug shots -- hers for drunk driving charge . But while she 's back at work , he has to defend himself against felony charges .
Texas Gov . Rick Perry has been indicted on accusations he abused his power . Charges stem from his threat to cut program run by a local DA unless she resigned . Both Perry and the DA got mug shots -- hers for drunk driving charge . But while she 's back at work , he has to defend himself against felony charges .