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What to Look for in Tonight's GOP Debate

Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune on what to look for in tonight's Republican debate, what it will take for Gov. Rick Perry to rebound and why the governor may have the upper hand this time around.

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The auditorium seats saved for Republican VIP's at Dartmouth College, site of the fourth Republican candidate debate on October 11, 2011. Texas Governor Rick Perry's seats are in another section of the auditorium.
Credit: Bob Daemmrich

Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune on what to look for in tonight's Republican debate, what it will take for Gov. Rick Perry to rebound and why the governor may have the upper hand this time around.

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