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BBC News - US candidate Rick Perry 'may miss future debates'Rick Perry may skip some upcoming Republican presidential debates, according to campaign officials.
Mr Perry is confirmed for a debate on 9 November, one of more than half a dozen scheduled before the end of the year.
His performance at previous events has hurt his standing in the nomination race - he has said they are more about "stirring up" than true debate.
A recent poll of Republican voters saw the former governor of Texas fall to fifth place among the candidates.
"We haven't said no, but we're looking at each debate," campaign spokesman Mark Miner told the Associated Press on Thursday, adding "while debates are part of the process, they're just one part".
Mr Perry does not hide his distaste for debating, preferring direct appeals to voters and an up-close style of campaigning that lead to his successful gubernatorial campaign.
"These debates are set up for nothing more than to tear down the candidate," he told Fox News on Tuesday.
Good strategy or is he running away?