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Perry Ad Hits Newt, Mitt on Health Care Mandate

By Evan Smith and Jay Root Dec. 8, 2011

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." Full Story
Opposition to Perry's "Strong" Ad Goes Viral

By Thanh Tan Dec. 8, 2011

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. Full Story

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Perry Hedges on Gay Soldiers Who Are Already Serving Openly

By Jay Root Dec. 8, 2011

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. Full Story

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Video: Despite Surge in Polls, Paul Still GOP Underdog

By Thanh Tan Dec. 8, 2011

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. Full Story
High in the Polls, Paul Remains a Long Shot

By Thanh Tan Dec. 8, 2011

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? Full Story

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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 109

By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 7, 2011

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. Full Story

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Perry: "My Faith Will Guide Me" as President

By Elizabeth Titus Dec. 7, 2011

Continuing to emphasize religious values as the Iowa caucuses loom, Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday that “bringing America back begins with faith." Full Story

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In New Ad, Struggling Perry Stokes Culture Wars

By Jay Root Dec. 7, 2011

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. Full Story

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The Brief: Dec. 7, 2011

By David Muto Dec. 7, 2011

Rick Perry's poll numbers remain stagnant, but in new internal data, his campaign may see reason for hope. Full Story

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On the Records: Newt's Weak Texas Fundraising

By Ryan Murphy Dec. 6, 2011

He may be the new Republican presidential front-runner, but Newt Gingrich has been well behind his rivals in raising campaign cash from Texas. Full Story

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Video: In "Serial Hypocrite" Ad, Ron Paul Targets Gingrich

By Thanh Tan Dec. 6, 2011

Presidential candidate Ron Paul is expanding ad buys in Iowa, including a new video that calls Newt Gingrich a "serial hypocrite." Full Story

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Anti-Washington Perry Heading to Capitol Hill

By Elizabeth Titus Dec. 6, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry will hit the city he vows to shake up this week for a presidential candidate forum and meetings with the lawmakers on Capitol Hill whose salaries and work he plans to slash. Full Story

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The Brief: Dec. 5, 2011

By David Muto Dec. 5, 2011

Herman Cain's exit has left an opening for Rick Perry, but the governor may have already lost his chance. Full Story

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Some Texas Lawmakers Hold Out on Endorsing

By Elizabeth Titus Dec. 5, 2011

Some Texas Republicans in Congress still have not endorsed a candidate in the contest for the party's presidential nomination. What are they waiting for? Full Story

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Perry: Liberals Say "Faith is a Sign of Weakness"

By Evan Smith Dec. 2, 2011

In a new ad airing today in Iowa and apparently intended to appeal to conservative evangelicals, Rick Perry talks openly about his faith — and says liberals believe "faith is a sign of weakness." Full Story
The Brief: Dec. 2, 2011

By David Muto Dec. 2, 2011

On Thursday, Rick Perry burnished his latest campaign tactic: easygoing humility. Full Story

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Video: A Humbler Perry Visits Leno, Explains Mistakes

By Thanh Tan Dec. 2, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry attempted to laugh off his recent flubs during a Thursday evening visit to NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Full Story

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The Midday Brief: Dec. 1, 2011

By David Muto Dec. 1, 2011

Your afternoon reading: behind the Perry "train wreck"; Abbott accuses Justice Department of stalling on redistricting; Perry pokes fun at himself in new ad Full Story

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Video: Months of Jokes Culminate in Perry Appearance on "Tonight Show"

By Thanh Tan Dec. 1, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry is scheduled to appear tonight on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Here's a look back at monologues throughout the fall in which Perry was a target of Leno's jokes — many of them. Full Story

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Video: "Oops" Happens in New Perry Ad

By Reeve Hamilton Dec. 1, 2011

Chances are you haven't forgotten that oft-mocked moment from a recent debate in which Rick Perry tried to name the three federal departments he'd eliminate but could only name two. Neither has Perry. Full Story