David Muto

In the latest twist to the presidential race, the rise of Rick Perry has induced the reanimation of none other than Ron Paul.

Your afternoon reading: Perry dials back rhetoric; poll puts Perry at 18 percent in New Hampshire; report says drought has cost state at least $5 billion

Is Rick Perry’s “treason” comment a lesson learned for the governor, or a sign of things to come?

Your afternoon reading: New Rasmussen poll gives Perry double-digit lead over Romney; Rove knocks Perry over Bernanke comment; why the Bernanke comment matters in the GOP

A buoyant Rick Perry, still just three days into his nascent campaign, tested the boundaries of fiery rhetoric on Monday.

Your afternoon reading: Perry works the Iowa State Fair; Rove cautions against “extreme” candidates; “Texas miracle” scrutinized (even more)

After jolting the Republican presidential race to life over the weekend, Rick Perry must now play the expectations game.

Your afternoon reading: Palin says Perry flip-flopped on running; Abbott rules lobbyist can serve on SBOE; Axelrod on Perry’s “record of decimation”

An early look at Gov. Rick Perry’s presidential announcement speech reveals that the governor may have found a familiar campaign message: change.

Your afternoon reading: Bachmann to join Perry in Iowa; Giuliani team, with eye on Perry, courting New Hampshire operatives; state Sen. Chris Harris gets a primary challenge