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Perry 'to quit' US Presidential race

Texas Governor Rick Perry is abandoning his bid for the Republican nomination in the US presidential race, and endorsing Newt Gingrich, officials say.

Perry 'to quit' US Presidential race

Thu, 19 Jan, 2012 - 15:25

Texas Governor Rick Perry is abandoning his bid for the Republican nomination in the US presidential race, and endorsing Newt Gingrich, officials say.

Perry plans a news conference later today in South Carolina, where he will announce his decision.

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