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Opposition to Perry’s “Strong” Ad Goes Viral

Rick Perry's new ad railing against the repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy and proclaiming he'd end "Obama's war on religion" has created some viral backlash. Quickly.

By Thanh TanDec. 8, 2011, 12:14 p.m. CentralUpdated Dec. 8, 2011, 12:14 p.m. Central

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Opposition to Perry’s “Strong” Ad Goes Viral

by Thanh Tan, The Texas Tribune
December 8, 2011

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December 8, 2011

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Thanh Tan was a multimedia reporter/producer for the Tribune from 2011 to 2012. She previously worked at Idaho Public Television, a PBS station that serves a statewide audience. While there, she was an... More by Thanh Tan

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