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Herman Cain's bold 9-9-9 plan took a lot of fire during the CNN Western Republican presidential debate and Rick Perry got into a heated exchange with Mitt Romney over illegal immigration. Brian Montopoli explains in "The Drive."
Watch Video - Romney, Perry spar over immigration; Perry booed
Rick Perry attacked opponent Mitt Romney on immigration in a heated Republican debate Tuesday, but certain claims that Romney had illegal immigrants working in his home were not well received by the Las Vegas audience.
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Raw Video: After pitching his jobs bill at Langley Air Force Base on Wednesday, President Obama and the first lady made a surprise stop at a farmer's market and purchased six pumpkins, including two, giant, white gourds called "full moon" pumpkins.
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