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Issue That Dogged Perry Now Offers Him an Inroad

Gov. Rick Perry took a beating on the presidential campaign trail for what some conservatives considered his soft stance on immigration. But now, as he eyes another bid, the same issue is allowing him to appeal to the voters who once rejected him.

By Ben Philpott, KUT NewsAug. 4, 2014, 6:45 p.m. CentralUpdated Aug. 4, 2014, 6:45 p.m. Central

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Issue That Dogged Perry Now Offers Him an Inroad

by Ben Philpott, The Texas Tribune
August 4, 2014

<h1>Issue That Dogged Perry Now Offers Him an Inroad</h1>
<p class="byline">by Ben Philpott, The Texas Tribune <br />August 4, 2014</p>
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Issue That Dogged Perry Now Offers Him an Inroad

Ben Philpott, The Texas Tribune
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Gov. Rick Perry took a beating on the presidential campaign trail for what some conservatives considered his soft stance on immigration. But now, as he eyes another bid, the same issue is allowing him to appeal to the voters who once rejected him.

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Ben Philpott is a senior reporter for KUT-FM, Austin’s National Public Radio affiliate. He has been covering state politics and dozens of other topics for the station since 2002, during which time he... More by Ben Philpott

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