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Al "Dick" Perry for President

From: Sarah Bromer
Length: 07:46

Al Perry, Tucson country singer, is running for president. His middle name is Richard, so he registered himself as Al "Dick" Perry on the Arizona Republican primary ballot. The more famous Rick Perry has dropped out, but Al's still going. While his campaign might be what you'd call a joke, Al has some serious ideas about the American political system. And though he probably won't win, there's something about seeing "joke candidates" like Al on the ballot that feels like a small victory for all of us. This story aired on Arizona Spotlight, on Tucson's NPR station, KUAZ/KUAT, on the weekend of Feb 25th-26th, 2012. Read the full description.

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Playing: Al "Dick" Perry for President
From: Sarah Bromer

390321_2367561110614_1298033506_32005995_1262052817_n_small Al Perry, Tucson country singer, is running for president. His middle name is Richard, so he registered himself as Al "Dick" Perry on the Arizona Republican primary ballot. The more famous Rick Perry has dropped out, but Al's still going. While his campaign might be what you'd call a joke, Al has some serious ideas about the American political system. And though he probably won't win, there's something about seeing "joke candidates" like Al on the ballot that feels like a small victory for all of us.

This story aired on Arizona Spotlight, on Tucson's NPR station, KUAZ/KUAT, on the weekend of Feb 25th-26th, 2012.

To learn more about Al "Dick" Perry's platform, visit http://alperryforpresident.com

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Al Perry, Tucson country singer, is running for president. His middle name is Richard, so he registered himself as Al "Dick" Perry on the Arizona Republican primary ballot. The more famous Rick Perry has dropped out, but Al's still going. While his campaign might be what you'd call a joke, Al has some serious ideas about the American political system. And though he probably won't win, there's something about seeing "joke candidates" like Al on the ballot that feels like a small victory for all of us.

This story aired on Arizona Spotlight, on Tucson's NPR station, KUAZ/KUAT, on the weekend of Feb 25th-26th, 2012.

To learn more about Al "Dick" Perry's platform, visit http://alperryforpresident.com

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To learn more about Al "Dick" Perry's platform, visit alperryforpresident.com

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If you're a registered Arizona Republican, and you want to vote, the primary is February 28th.

Musical Works

Title	Artist	Album	Label	Year	Length
Loserville	Al Perry	Losin' Hand.	Addled Music (BMI)	1995	03:41
The President Song, Side A	Lew King Show	'45 single.	Vegas		03:08
The President Song, Side B	Lew King Show				00:00