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Perry Ad "Zeroes" In on Obama

Rick Perry's presidential campaign today released an ad contrasting its characterization of Barack Obama's first years in office with the Texas governor's promise of national renewal through new leadership.

by Evan Smith

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Looking past the Republican primary to the general election, Rick Perry's campaign today released an ad contrasting its characterization of Barack Obama's first years in office — "zero" accomplishments on jobs, change, etc. — with the Texas governor's promise of national renewal through new leadership.

 

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