Texas Gov. Perry raises more than $17 million since mid-August

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 | 12:46 p.m. CDT; updated 3:06 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, October 5, 2011

WASHINGTON — Texas Gov. Rick Perry raised more than $17 million in his first seven weeks running for president, his campaign announced Wednesday, an impressive total that helps cement his status as the top alternative to Mitt Romney and counter the perception that his campaign is struggling.

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