Rick Perry: No, really, I’m not running for president

When pressed on whether his crusade against federal government interference and big spending would translate into a 2012 run for the White House, Perry said he hoped someone would run who would stand up and “try to make Washington as inconsequential” as possible.

“Not for me,” Perry said. “I happen to think that the governors are where the action is.”

When pressed on whether that was a “definite maybe,” Perry shot back, “As a definite no, brother.”