Mitt Romney’s campaign is responding to the latest web video from Rick Perry with some heavy stuff, accusing the candidate of broader “problems with the truth.” The line is reminiscent of common criticisms of Sarah Palin and, more recently, Michele Bachmann, whose reputations for phony claims have been a major drag on their political ambitions.“It is becoming increasingly clear that Rick Perry has problems with the truth. Each of Rick Perry’s attacks has been proven false,” Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul said. “Instead of dreaming up phony attacks on Mitt Romney, Governor Perry should explain why he encourages illegal immigration, why he wants to dismantle Social Security, and why he accepted billions of dollars of stimulus to cover up his massive budget deficit.”
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