Rick Perry
The longest-serving governor in Texas history — Perry's 14-year tenure made him a national figure, but his 2012 presidential campaign's 'oops' moment when he forgot his own talking points became one of the great debate flameouts in modern history.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Most Influential U.S. Governors | #1 | 96.0 |
The Age Divide
Voters under 30 and over 35 rank Rick Perry significantly differently across lists.
The Cultural Record
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Awards & Recognition
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R-TX
longest-serving TX governor
'oops' 2012 debate gaffe
Texas job growth
border security
Energy Secretary under Trump
Texas enterprise zones
AG agriculture commissioner before governor
secessionist rhetoric
death penalty record
The Case For Rick Perry
“The longevity argument alone puts them in a category of one. While others burned bright and faded, this figure consistently reinvented and dominated across decades, eras, and cultural shifts that would have destroyed lesser talents.”
“Technically unmatched. The craft here is evident in every performance, every work — the kind of effortless execution that only comes from thousands of hours of mastery made invisible. They make the impossible look inevitable.”
“Commercial success should never be held against artistic legacy. The ability to dominate charts while maintaining critical respect is a skill unto itself — one that this figure has mastered better than any peer in the conversation.”
Rank History
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