In his latest ad, Rick Perry takes aim at GOP front-runners Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney on health reform and vows to repeal “Obamacare.”
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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.
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Perry Hedges on Gay Soldiers Who Are Already Serving Openly
Gov. Rick Perry is promising to reinstate the ban on gays serving openly in the military if he’s elected president, but he’s not sure yet what to do with the ones who have already come out of the closet.
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High in the Polls, Paul Remains a Long Shot
He has money and a large base of loyal supporters, and he’s polling better than Gov. Rick Perry. So why is U.S. Rep. Ron Paul the perennial underdog of the Republican presidential race?
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Video: Despite Surge in Polls, Paul Still GOP Underdog
Just four weeks away from the Iowa caucuses, Texas Congressman Ron Paul is sitting near the top of several polls. Even with his large war chest and loyal base, many still doubt that he could be the Republican presidential nominee. The Tribune’s Thanh Tan explains why.
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 109
Ross, Reeve, Ben and Julian discuss Perry’s latest foray into the culture wars, take a look at immigration issues and consider some once and (possibly) future politicians.
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Perry: “My Faith Will Guide Me” as President
Continuing to emphasize religious values as the Iowa caucuses loom, Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday that “bringing America back begins with faith.”
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In New Ad, Struggling Perry Stokes Culture Wars
Gov. Rick Perry is stoking the culture wars with an edgy new TV ad railing against policies that allow gays to serve openly in the military but keep overt religious displays out of public schools.
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The Brief: Dec. 7, 2011
Rick Perry’s poll numbers remain stagnant, but in new internal data, his campaign may see reason for hope.
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On the Records: Newt’s Weak Texas Fundraising
He may be the new Republican presidential front-runner, but Newt Gingrich has been well behind his rivals in raising campaign cash from Texas.
