Rick Perry at the , August 2011. Rick Perry ended his campaign for the  nomination for today. He endorsed former of the US House of Representatives  . Perry announced his decision at a press conference in  : "I have come to the conclusion that there is no viable path forward for me in the 2012 campaign. I know when it's time to make a strategic retreat."
Rick Perry at the , August 2011. Rick Perry ended his campaign for the Republican nomination for today. He endorsed former of the US House of Representatives Newt Gingrich . Perry announced his decision at a press conference in , South Carolina : "I have come to the conclusion that there is no viable path forward for me in the 2012 campaign. I know when it's time to make a strategic retreat."
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Newt Gingrich
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