ADDISON, Texas (AP) — Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry launched his presidential campaign four years ago as an instant front-runner — a proven job-creator with solid conservative credentials, formidable fundraising prowess and perhaps enough cowboy swagger to take Republicans by storm.
Then came “Oops” and Perry’s tumble from powerhouse to punchline.
Now he’s back, hitting Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina hard and early, and studying up on policy to become better prepared.
A senior adviser to Perry tells The Associated Press that the former governor will make the widely expected announcement that he’s in the 2016 race today in Dallas. The adviser requested anonymity to speak ahead of the formal announcement.
As Perry returns to presidential politics, the question remains: Will he get another solid chance?
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