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You are here: Home / 2016 Campaign / Rick Perry Gets In the GOP Race

Rick Perry Gets In the GOP Race

June 4, 2015 at 6:00 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 10 Comments

CNN: “Four years after his first presidential campaign was crushed by the weight of his debate gaffe and stump speech mishaps, the governor who spent 14 years presiding over Texas is launching his second bid for the Republican nomination on Thursday.”

“He’s ditched the signature cowboy boots and added black-rimmed glasses. He’s spent the intervening years recovering from health problems and boning up on policy. Now, Perry will ask GOP primary voters for a second chance.”

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