Rick Perry announced his presidential bid on Saturday, TIME looks at the Lone Star Governor’s lively exploits on and off the campaign trail.
Texan to the Core: Rick Perry’s Life and Career in Politics
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Texas governor Rick Perry speaks during the 2011 Republican Leadership Conference on June 18, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rumors began circulating in early summer that Perry might have his eye on the White House even though the race was already well underway.