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Newt's fall sparks Rick Perry buzz

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The speculation began Thursday as soon as the news dropped about Newt Gingrich’s staff exodus: What does it mean for Rick Perry?

Encouraged by Republican figures still hunting for a Mitt Romney alternative with both spunk and stature, the Texas governor was already showing signs he was looking at the presidential race.

Sources close to the governor caution that he’s only considering it and that a run is far from a sure thing.

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