Former Republican party presidential candidate Governor Rick Perry jokes with an activist during a pro-life event called Treasure Life at the Tampa Aquarium in Tampa, Florida on August 28, 2012. The Republican National Coalition for Life and FRC Action's event, Treasure Life, honored the pro-life contributions of the former Republican party presidential candidates Sen. Rick Santorum, Rep. Michele Bachmann and Gov. Rick Perry for their advocacy for every stage of life, from conception to natural death. Photo: MLADEN ANTONOV, AFP/Getty Images / AFP