Growing Tensions Between Romney, Perry in Republican Race
October 21, 2011
Republican presidential candidates former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, and Texas Gov. Rick Perry argue during a Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas, October 18, 2011.
The Midwest state of Iowa has scheduled its presidential caucus vote for January 3, in what amounts to the official start of the process to choose a Republican Party nominee to run against President Barack Obama next year.
The battle for the party nomination has taken a personal turn in recent days between two of the top contenders, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Texas Governor Rick Perry.
Tensions between the Romney and Perry camps have been building for months and their apparent mutual dislike for each other burst onto the stage during the most recent Republican debate in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Perry came into the debate determined to be more aggressive after several mediocre performances and a drop in support in public opinion polls.
Perry chose to focus on allegations several years old that Romney knowingly employed illegal immigrants to cut his lawn.
PERRY: “And Mitt, you lose all of your standing from my perspective because you hired illegals [illegal workers].”
ROMNEY: “I don’t think I’ve ever hired an illegal in my life.
PERRY: "I'll tell you what the facts are!"
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