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Rick Perry spokesman Ray Sullivan this week blasted a new e-book claiming to provide a "behind the scenes" look at the race for the Republican nomination, calling it "a low in irresponsible, unsourced and unfounded 'reporting.'"

The new e-book from Politico, called "Inside the Circus," by journalists Evan Thomas and Mike Allen, suggests that painkillers played an influential role in Perry's campaign performance.

The e-book contains "anonymous untruths about Gov. Perry's debate performances," according to Sullivan in a statement. "Gov. Perry's recovery from summer surgery was successful, leaving him more than able [to] handle the grueling schedule that accompanies modern presidential campaigns."

Perry had serious back surgery on July 1 that involved a spinal fusion and nerve decompression to treat a recurring injury. He entered the GOP presidential race in August.

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