Politico is reporting that The Gov. will reportedly announce a presidential run in South Carolina on Saturday. Perry is to speak at a RedState convention and will make clear his intentions.  After the speech and smoozing with the money people in South Carolina he flies to New Hampshire for a house party with TeaBagger State Representative Pamela Tucker.
Perry is reportedly trying to secure support and donations prior to his announcement. Big money support would help establish his credibility in the race. The Iowas Straw Poll which is considered in right winger world crucial for Republican candidates is held on the same day. However with The Gov. not in the poll it remains to see how the results are viewed. The results may be seen as meaningless depending on the amount of press coverage of The Gov’s announcement generates.