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Video: Perry Makes 2016 Presidential Bid Official

On Thursday, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry officially threw his name into the 2016 race for the White House. His announcement comes four years after his first presidential campaign. Supporters say they're not looking back.

by Justin Dehn and Alana Rocha

Credit: Bob Daemmrich

On Thursday, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry officially threw his name into the 2016 race for the White House. His announcement comes four years after his first presidential campaign. Supporters say they're not looking back.

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Alana Rocha

Director of News Partnerships