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Friday, July 22, 2011
Video: Why Gov. Rick Perry’s campaign ads are effective
No one can argue the fact that Rick Perry is a strong campaigner.
As Gov. Rick Perry mulls the possibility of entering the GOP presidential primary, the Tribune takes a look at how he has crafted his image in a series of campaign ads through the years. Award-winning filmmaker Paul Stekler analyzes why they've been so effective and what clues they give us about how Perry would wage a national campaign.
Capitol Buzz: Rick Perry campaign ads
More than 20 years ago, a young and newly converted Republican named Rick Perry introduced himself to Texans in a statewide campaign ad that personified Texas-sized confidence. Reviewing two decades of Perry's political advertising reveals his metamorphosis as a public figure to an image carefully crafted by a media team that is known for being incredibly disciplined and loyal to their client. Posted by thetexastribune on YouTube.
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Perry leaves stuff out. Just like the time he mentioned that Texas aught to secede from the union.... "There's a lot of different scenarios," Perry said. "We've got a great union. There's absolutely no reason to dissolve it. But if Washington continues to thumb their nose at the American people, you know, who knows what might come out of that. But Texas is a very unique place, and we're a pretty independent lot to boot." Perry, quoted by the Austin American Statesman, April 2009
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