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Rick Perry’s Campaign: Nah, He Didn’t Flub Ronald Reagan’s Name! (VIDEO)

Republican presidential candidates Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, left, and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, right, speak on stage during a commercial break during a pre-debate forum at the Quicken Loans Arena, Thursday, ... Republican presidential candidates Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, left, and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, right, speak on stage during a commercial break during a pre-debate forum at the Quicken Loans Arena, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, in Cleveland. Seven of the candidates have not qualified for the primetime debate. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) MORE LESS
By Catherine Thompson
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August 6, 2015 8:19 p.m.
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A spokesperson for former Texas Gov. Rick Perry denied late Thursday that Perry mangled Ronald Reagan’s name during a second-tier Republican presidential primary debate.

While responding to a question from moderator and Fox News host Bill Hemmer, Perry took a shot at a “Ronald Raven” for signing legislation in 1986 that allowed undocumented immigrants to apply for legal status.

After the debate, Perry spokeswoman Lucy Nashed told ABC News that the former governor “clearly said Ronald Reagan.” Watch the tape and judge for yourself:

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Catherine Thompson (@kt_thomps)  Catherine Thompson is a senior editor for Talking Points Memo in New York City. She came to the site in 2013 and reported on national affairs. Previously, she worked as a research assistant to investigative reporter Wayne Barrett. She can be reached at catherine@talkingpointsmemo.com.
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