Twice a candidate in the Republican presidential primary, Rick Perry is reportedly on a short list of names to lead the Energy Department for President-elect Donald Trump. Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry – he of the recent ‘Dancing With the Stars’ lip-syncing, stage-sashaying, sent-home-first fame – is reportedly a contender for Energy Secretary in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Taking a page from the president-elect’s playbook, Perry took to social media in recent days to express his interest. On Instagram, Perry posted a photo with retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell and the note, “Just got a call to #makeamericagreatagain Saddle up & ride, bro!! #godblessamerica” And, according to the Wall Street Journal, “people familiar with the matter” of Trump’s Cabinet have said Perry’s name has come up. That would place him alongside the likes of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin , Continental Resources CEO Harold Hamm and Lucas Oil CEO […]