I began this race with a sense of calling, knowing a calling never guarantees a particular outcome.Rick Perry • For example, the line could be busy …
I am suspending my campaign and endorsing Newt Gingrich for President of the United States. I believe Newt is a conservative visionary who can transform our country.
Rick Perry (via mar-see-ah)
“into a bunch of swingers…yeah, baby,” he added with a Texan drawl.
(via joshsternberg)
I have come to the conclusion that there is no viable path forward for me in this campaign.Rick Perry • Announcing the suspension of his campaign. He’s endorsing Gingrich, saying that even though he’s disagreed with him, “There is forgiveness for those who seek God.” What?
This campaign’s never been about the candidates. I ran for president because I love America.Rick Perry • Starting with some Americanisms. “What’s broken in America is not our people; it’s our politics.”
petrd1 says: Will he remember the three reasons he is dropping out? The tension is immense.
» SFB says: Posting for the lulz. — Ernie @ SFB
Switching gears: The Rick-Perry-dropping-out event begins soon. Watch the livestream over here; we’ll cover as it happens.
[The decision] was a foregone conclusion to what has been quite possibly the worst-run presidential campaign of our lifetimes.An early Rick Perry campaign fundraiser, offering harsh words about the GOP candiate’s campaign as he looks to drop out this morning.