Gov. Rick Perry made the comment Monday evening at a gathering of Republicans at a house party in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and, afterward, answered reporters’ questions.
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Jon Stewart: Bush++ vs. the Thirteenth Floor
On last night’s episiode of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart trained his sights on Rick Perry’s Bush-like qualities and Ron Paul’s inability to get press coverage.
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Paul’s Latest Ad Attacks “Smooth-Talking” Perry
In his latest presidential campaign ad, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Surfside, attacks “smooth-talking politicians” — and the first example he cites is his newest rival for the GOP nomination, Gov. Rick Perry.
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While Perry Campaigns, Who’s in Charge at Home?
Gov. Rick Perry, campaigning in Iowa again today, heads back to New Hampshire and South Carolina later this week. But while Perry’s out of state, who’s in charge in Texas? Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports.
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Video: Perry Challenges Obama on Job Creation
At the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Gov. Rick Perry, knee high in haystacks, challenged President Obama on job creation.
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Slide Show: Perry Stumps Across Iowa
After officially launching his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination on Saturday, Gov. Rick Perry headed to Iowa and dived into retail politics. The Tribune compiled a slide show of images of the governor’s Hawkeye state visit.
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Texplainer: Can Perry Use State Campaign Dollars in His Presidential Run?
Texans for Rick Perry, his state campaign committee, listed $2.1 million in cash on hand at the end of June, according to its most recent filing. But Perry can’t touch it for his just-launched presidential campaign.
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Updated: Perry Running So Military “Respects” President
Gov. Rick Perry caused a stir in Waterloo, Iowa, when he suggested that U.S. military troops do not respect President Obama — and that’s one reason he’s running.
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Cyber Prospectors Snap Up Perry Web Addresses
With Rick Perry now a presidential candidate, Perry-centric domain names are flying off the cyber shelves. Some buyers might be looking to score political points or to make mischief. Others hope to make a buck — a lot of bucks.
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Video: Perry Politics at the Iowa State Fair
Gov. Rick Perry hit the Iowa State Fair on Monday morning, searching for votes and continuing his introduction to Iowans. Tribune reporter Jay Root was there with his iPhone, tracking Perry’s progress and sending us video updates via Justin.tv.
