Shami's Final Days Before the Democratic Primary

If Farouk Shami believes the polls that show him getting stomped in Tuesday’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, he’s not letting on.

From the moment his red cowboy boots touched the tarmac as he emerged from his private plane at San Antonio International Airport, the Palestinian-born businessman was on message and on parade — and, at one point, even on the dance floor.   

“I’m a positive thinker. If I wasn’t sure of winning, I would not have put my foot in,” Shami said in his signature bullhorn tone, pressing his BlackBerry against his ear. “Hello? Hello? You’re speaking ...

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