Perry Hoping South Carolina is No Iowa
All eyes may be on New Hampshire tonight, but Gov. Rick Perry is a thousand miles away, in South Carolina, which votes on Jan. 21. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports. Full Story
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Ben Philpott
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Ben Philpott is a senior reporter for KUT-FM, Austin’s National Public Radio affiliate. He has been covering state politics and dozens of other topics for the station since 2002, during which time he has been recognized for outstanding radio journalism by the Radio and Television News Directors Association, Public Radio News Directors Incorporated, the Houston Press Club and the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters. Before moving to Texas, he worked in public radio in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Ala., and at several television stations in Alabama and Tennessee. Born in New York City and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Philpott graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in broadcast journalism.
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With Little Support in N.H., Perry Moves On to S.C.
New Hampshire Republicans head to the polls Tuesday. But as Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, Gov. Rick Perry already has his sights set on another state: South Carolina. Full Story
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Disappointing Night Leads to Trip Home for Perry
Gov. Rick Perry, after coming in fifth place in Tuesday night's Iowa caucuses, says he’ll return home to Texas to decide whether or not to continue his presidential bid. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports. Full Story
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Perry Hopes for Big Night in Iowa
The Iowa caucuses are finally here. In final campaign stump speeches Monday, Gov. Rick Perry worked to convince Hawkeye State Republicans that he is the candidate who shares their values and who can beat President Obama. Full Story
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Perry's Iowa Push Not Moving the Polls
Gov. Rick Perry has been traveling through Iowa, trying to build momentum before next week’s caucuses. But as Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, Perry's last-ditch effort doesn't appear to have registered in the polls. Full Story
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Before Hiatus, Perry Bus Tour Gains Traction
Today is the last day of Gov. Rick Perry's pre-Christmas Iowa bus tour. Perry will return Friday to Texas for a brief Christmas break, then it's back to campaigning. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports. Full Story
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Texas GOP Candidates Make Final Statements in Iowa
Thursday night's Fox News Republican debate in Sioux City was billed as a chance for the GOP presidential candidates to give their closing arguments to Iowans. So how did Texas' two candidates do? Full Story
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Perry Turns Some Heads on Iowa Bus Tour
Gov. Rick Perry kicked off his two-and-a-half week, 40-stop Iowa bus tour today in an effort to rejuvenate a campaign that has been down in the polls for several weeks. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports. Full Story
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Perry Ground Game: An Old-Fashioned Bus Tour
Voters in Iowa are running out of time for browsing the candidates as the Jan. 3 caucuses draw nearer. Gov. Rick Perry is hoping to give them another good look as he travels the state on an old-fashioned bus tour. Full Story
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In Iowa, Perry Doesn't Mention His Controversial Ads
With roughly three weeks until the Iowa caucuses, Gov. Rick Perry is hoping to convince Iowans to give his candidacy another chance. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports. Full Story
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