Nightly News   |  August 24, 2011

Perry takes lead in poll

Less than two weeks after jumping into the race for the Republican nomination, Texas Gov. Rick Perry has taken a commanding lead in at least one national poll, the first since his entry. NBC’s Lester Holt reports.

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>>> trail, less than two weeks after jumping into the race for the republican nomination, rick perry has taken a commanding lead in at least one national poll, the first since his entry, gallup has perry leading, romney with 17%, ron paul and michele bachmann placed third and fourth. perry's numbers are up from last month before he formally entered the race.