The Hill: Perry to announce June 4 in Dallas

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By Ben Kamisar, May 15, 2015, The Hill

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry will announce his expected entry into the crowded GOP presidential field on June 4 in Dallas.

Anita Thigpen Perry, his wife, emailed an invitation on Friday to supporters of the former governor’s political committee.

“America is facing a time of testing, and it's clear that we need principled leadership and an optimistic vision to see us through after eight years of the Obama Administration,” she wrote.

“Rick and I have been talking a lot about what the future holds for our great country, and the role our family can play in creating an America of unlimited opportunity for our children and grandchildren. We are so excited to share our decision with you, and hope you will join us on June 4th in Dallas for a major announcement!”

While she didn’t directly reveal Perry’s decision, he’s long been considered likely to make a bid, following his failed 2012 run for the White House.

In that cycle, Perry stormed onto the trail in August as an affable social conservative, securing the front-runner status for a short time before crashing back down to Earth with a widely mocked debate miscue in which he couldn’t name the three federal departments he wanted to eliminate.

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