PERRY SAYS NO TO FOURTH TERM: Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Monday that he won't run for re-election next year for an unprecedented fourth full term. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)
The RGA has not so far weighed in on the nomination of Paladino, but the well - funded group was known to be less than thrilled with the possibility of Rick Lazio as the standard - bearer, and Barbour coming into the state to help the party right after the primary would seem to send a message. (politico.com)
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved a request by Gov. Rick Scott for a disaster declaration in seven central Florida counties, according to the governor's office. (floridapolitics.com)