What 2012 candidate lost momentum when he could not remember the names of the three federal cabinet departments he would eliminate?
A) Mitt Romney
B) Rick Perry
C) Rick Santorum
D) Jon Huntsman

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During a November 2011 Republican presidential debate, Rick Perry announced his plan to eliminate three federal agencies but could not remember the names of all three. He stated, "I will tell you, it’s three agencies of government when I get there that are gone: Commerce, Education, and the – what’s the third one there? Let’s see." He later admitted he couldn't remember the third one and said, "Oops." This was considered a major gaffe and ultimately hurt his campaign momentum.

What 2012 Candidate Lost Momentum When He Could Not Remember