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Staples Emphasizes Leadership in Campaign Video

A new web video from Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples, a candidate for lieutenant governor, features scenes from his campaign's bus tour and urges voters to "stand with Staples," saying that "leadership begins with action."

by Morgan Smith

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A new web video from Agriculture Commissioner and lieutenant governor hopeful Todd Staples features scenes from the campaign's state bus tour and urges voters to "stand with Staples." Referencing his plan for immigration reform and his fight against federal environmental regulations as agriculture commissioner, Staples reminds voters that "leadership begins with action."  

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