Rick Perry launches comeback White House bid

June 04, 2015 23:00

Four years after his first presidential campaign was crushed by the weight of his debate gaffe and stump speech mishaps, the governor who spent 14 years presiding over Texas launched his second bid for the Republican nomination on Thursday.

"I'm running for the presidency of the United States," Perry said at a rally in Addison, Texas, adding earlier "we don't have to settle for a world in chaos or an America that shrinks from its responsibilities.

"He's ditched the signature cowboy boots and added black-rimmed glasses. He's spent the intervening years recovering from health problems and boning up on policy.Now, Perry is asking GOP primary voters for a second chance.

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