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 .
Longest-serving Texas governor announced this week he would not seek re-election . Decision opens speculation that Perry might seek the 2016 Republican presidential nomination . 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 .