Texas' Perry says criminal case has not affected White House plans

By Jon Herskovitz AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Former Texas governor Rick Perry said a criminal prosecution against him for abuse of power has not affected his decision on whether to run for the presidency and pledged on Wednesday to fight the charges against him. A Texas judge on Tuesday denied a request from Perry's lawyers to throw out two charges filed against the Republican politician seen as a potential candidate for the party in the 2016 presidential race. When asked if the case will affect