As we are all aware, Rick Perry had an interesting year, to say the least.  In a preview for the February edition of Texas Monthly, Paula Burka writes a memoir of Rick Perry's political roller coaster.  At the beginning of 2011, he won his third term in office as the Governor of Texas.  Carrying his Texas ego and walking taller than ever Rick Perry felt unstoppable.  When delivering a speech Perry said, "You might say historians will look back on this as the Texas Century. Americans once looked to the East Coast for opportunity and inspiration, then to the West Coast. Today they are looking to the Gulf  Coast... they are looking to Texas."  With high hopes, "Perry announced his candidacy for President" (Burka).  He started his candidacy strong, "He had every necessary attribute to become President: rugged handsomeness, a compelling record of job creation, an undefeated electoral record, a prodigious fundraising ability, and a legendary talent for the kind of retail politics that early-primary states are said to require" (Burka).  Everything was going great and Perry was on the top of polls until he made some, what seem minor mistakes, that put Perry on the bottom; where he would remain.  The article is important because Burka's article attempts to give hope for Rick Perry. Perry had a rough time in candidacy; maybe he was not mature
enough in politics for Presidency, but Texans can't deny that for the past two terms Perry has been nothing less than a good Governor.  Although Texans may be ashamed, embarrassed, and angry with Perry, he is going to be the Governor for the next 3 years, at least.  I do not believe he will win another term, but I will continue to respect him as our Governor until his term is complete. 

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