Perry Backer: Supporters Pressured Him After IA To Quit

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Bill Miller, an Austin political consultant and lobbyist who supported Rick Perry, told TPM that while he was unsure what prompted Perry’s decision to drop out, internal pressure was a crucial factor.

“I do believe supporters and staff urged him to strongly consider the path he chose,” he said. “I don’t think it is Gingrich’s rise in the polls as much as his own lack thereof. He’s been hearing it since Iowa.”

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