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10 best tweets on why Rick Perry's not running for governor of Texas
Today is a big one for Texas Gov. Rick Perry. The longest running state governor announced he would not seek re-election in 2014, ending his 13-year reign in the Lone Star State. But, why, oh why, Ricky? Looking for a career change? Worried you might lose? We found the answers to those questions and more on Twitter.
He has to go now. His planet needs him. #perryannouncement
— Evan Mintz (@evan7257) July 8, 2013And with that, he flaps his black cape, and turns into a pile of glittering bullets (each with a tiny head of hair) #PerryAnnouncement
— Kari Anne Roy (@haikumama) July 8, 2013Now, a nation turns its lonely eyes to Greg Abbott, a man whose social issues profile makes Perry look like Eleanor Roosevelt.
— Christopher Hooks (@cd_hooks) July 8, 2013I'm not running for governor in 2014, may still seek the position of the Great and Powerful Oz. #PerryAnnoucements
— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) July 8, 2013In a weird trade, he's going to the Lakers. #PerryAnnoucements
— JohnRossBowie (@JohnRossBowie) July 8, 2013Will not be seeking reelection. Wants to focus time on on limiting rights for 3 groups. Women, homosexuals, and.... Oops. #PerryAnnoucements
— Tony C (@VexMachine) July 8, 2013Rick Perry's Hair: "A head of hair divided against itself cannot stand. We will not seek re-direction."
— Marc Ramirez (@typewriterninja) July 8, 2013I hope Rick Perry announces he's launching a think tank, because the jokes will be HILARIOUS.
— Joseph Weisenthal (@TheStalwart) July 8, 2013#PerryAnnoucements Will star in action film w/ former Gov. Schwarzenegger, playing emotionless machine that hates humanity, i.e. himself.
— skullsinthestars (@drskyskull) July 8, 2013Perry/Cruz 2016.
— EileenDSmith (@EileenDSmith) July 8, 2013