Election 2012: AP sources says Rick Perry abandoning bid, backing Gingrich
by The Associated Press
Jan 19, 2012 | 510 views | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend | print
In this Jan. 16, 2012 file photo, Republican presidential candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry campaigns in Myrtle Beach, S.C. AP Source says Texas Gov. Rick Perry abandoning presidential bid. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
In this Jan. 16, 2012 file photo, Republican presidential candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry campaigns in Myrtle Beach, S.C. AP Source says Texas Gov. Rick Perry abandoning presidential bid. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is abandoning his presidential bid and endorsing Newt Gingrich.

That's according to Republican officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid pre-empting the Republican presidential candidate's announcement.

Perry plans a news conference at 11 a.m. in South Carolina, where he will announce his decision.

He has faced calls to drop out of the race in recent days as polls show him languishing while Gingrich gains steam.
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