Longest-serving Texas governor announced this week he would not seek re-election . He said his decision was based on a desire to spend more time with family and focus on the work of leading Texas. Perry has had a strong political run , but presidential bid last time out was a flop . He bombed in the debates , and I 'm being kind when I say he bombed in the debates , '' said CNN Chief National Correspondent John King . Competition could be tougher , too , if GOP stars like Rubio , Christie jump into race .
Longest-serving Texas governor announced this week he would not seek re-election . He said his decision was based on a desire to spend more time with family and focus on the work of leading Texas. Perry has had a strong political run , but presidential bid last time out was a flop . Competition could be tougher , too , if GOP stars like Rubio , Christie jump into race .