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Ads Infinitum: White Releases First TV Spot

The former Houston mayor hits the airwaves.

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Democrat Bill White has launched his first television ad since jumping into the governor's race. 

The spot, which visually matches those from his days running for Houston mayor, cites the state's low national ranking in graduation rates and "lagging" test scores.

"We must move Texas forward," White says. "We can't afford to stand still."

White also released the ad en Español:

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