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Video: "Oops" Moment Could Diminish Perry's Support Among GOP Voters

By now, you've probably seen or heard about Gov. Rick Perry's colossal stumble at this week's GOP debate in Michigan. The Tribune's Thanh Tan talks to Emily Ramshaw about why it's yet another self-inflicted wound that threatens his ability to convince voters he's ready to be president.

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By now, you've probably seen or heard about Gov. Rick Perry's colossal stumble at this week's GOP debate in Michigan.The Tribune's Thanh Tan talks to Emily Ramshaw about why it's yet another self-inflicted wound that threatens his ability to convince voters he's ready to be president.

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