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Dan Patrick on Rick vs. Kay

The state senator from Houston and radio talk show host explains why he's for Governor Perry in the Republican primary but not against Senator Hutchison.

By Evan SmithDec. 15, 2009, 5:00 a.m. CentralUpdated Dec. 15, 2009, 5:00 a.m. Central

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Dan Patrick on Rick vs. Kay

by Evan Smith, The Texas Tribune
December 15, 2009

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Dan Patrick on Rick vs. Kay

Evan Smith, The Texas Tribune
December 15, 2009

The state senator from Houston and radio talk show host explains why he's for Governor Perry in the Republican primary but not against Senator Hutchison. 

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