Longest - serving Republican governor announced this week he would not seek re - election . This fueled speculation that Perry might seek the 2016 Republican presidential nomination . The best days of his campaign were the first ones , when he quickly topped polls for the Republican nomination . Perry has had a strong political run , but presidential bid last time out was a flop . Competition could be tougher , too , if big stars like Rubio , Christie jump into race .
Longest - serving Republican governor announced this week he would not seek re - election . This fueled 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 big stars like Rubio , Christie jump into race .