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Friday, September 02, 2011
Perry Attempting To Win Support Of Religious Conservatives
The Los Angeles Times yesterday reported on Texas Gov. Rick Perry's efforts to win support of religious conservatives in his bid to become the Republican nominee for President. Last week end he participated in a two-day retreat with major evangelical leaders. Some 200 people attended the off-the-record meeting at the ranch of San Antonio entrepreneur James Leininger, a major supporter of Perry. Perry and his wife spent extended time with the Christian leaders, speaking candidly about his faith, including specifically about when he accepted Jesus as his savior. In response to a question, Perry said he would pick a pro-life running mate.