So, I guess I missed the 'REASON' why Perry dropped out of the race

[Tx4obama]

Did anyone hear WHY he decided to drop out today?

Other than low poll numbers - was it because he cause an international incident when he had suggested that Turkey should be kicked out of NATO and he called the leaders Islamic terrorists?

Anyone know?

[Solly Mack]

1. Newt promised to make Perry President of Texas if he (Newt) is elected.

Boy, you should have seen Perry's face when he was later told that such wasn't possible.



Sorry. I don't know the 'real' reason.

[elleng]

2. He

'conceded that “there is no viable path forward for me.” He urged Republicans to support Mr. Gingrich, who he conceded was not a perfect candidate, but was the best conservative alternative in the race.'

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/perry-to-end-bid-for-presidency/?scp=2&sq=Rick%20Perry&st=cse

[glowing]

3. That was pretty bad... Causing an international incident while running for President.

That and his low polling numbers... I mean, honestly, its hard to be dumber than Bush, but damn, its pretty bad that Perry is an actual Govenor of a state. Its pretty bad when we have Govenor's like Perry and Palin... Its sad that these people ascended into the offices that they did, and its sad how little people pay any attention to the people who are making top decisions in their states for them.... Is it any wonder America is looking like shambles these days?

[Saving Hawaii]

15. Bush was a governor of the same state. What's wrong with Texas? /nt

[Honeycombe8]

4. One of his biggest donors or whatever switched to Newt yesterday.

Perry said he saw "no path forward." He just couldn't make up for prior mistakes. Also, I think, Gingrich and Palin and Perry had a pow-wow and made a deal. If they back Gingrich, they'll end up in the administration.

[JSnuffy]

13. I'm still not convinced...

... Palin wants into the administration anymore. I think she really enjoys her media positions etc...

[FarLeftFist]

5. Probably because Colbert polled higher.

[pokerfan]

6. Honestly, I think it was his Turkey ravings (nt)

[jberryhill]

7. He just realized he's been campaigning in the wrong Carolina for three weeks

After stops in Charlotte, Raleigh, High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Asheville, he finally figured out why everyone would laugh and smile every time he said "It's great to be in South Carolina!"

"Who knew there were two Carolina's? If I were president, I'd eliminate the North one and, uh, let's see... The North one and, aw, I dunno. Oops."

[Brother Buzz]

10. Perhaps Miss West Carolina should have given him a map

[maddezmom]

14. LOL! And the original is just as funny

[REP]

8. He thought he was ordering room service; got confused

[JI7]

9. to avoid embarrassment

[xfundy]

11. To spend more time with Baby Jesus?

I never thought I'd say it of anyone, but he's dumber than BUSH.

[malaise]

12. Could be

[DCBob]

16. He found it too difficult to memorize those three agencies he wanted to eliminate.

[HopeHoops]

17. "Money, poll ratings, and, um, I forget the third reason"

[MineralMan]

18. Because he's a loser, plain and simple.

Probably ran out of money, too, because he's a loser.