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TribCast: Affidavits, Senate Races and Propositions

Reeve, Ben, Evan and Ross talk about the need for some high-profile politicians to sign an affidavit to vote, potential turnover in the Senate and what to expect from the upcoming election.

By Reeve HamiltonOct. 30, 2013, 2:40 p.m. CentralUpdated Oct. 30, 2013, 2:40 p.m. Central

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TribCast: Affidavits, Senate Races and Propositions

by Reeve Hamilton, The Texas Tribune
October 30, 2013

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<p><span>Reeve, Ben, Evan and Ross talk about the need for some high-profile politicians to sign an affidavit to vote, potential turnover in the Senate and what to expect from the upcoming election.</span></p>
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TribCast: Affidavits, Senate Races and Propositions

Reeve Hamilton, The Texas Tribune
October 30, 2013

Reeve, Ben, Evan and Ross talk about the need for some high-profile politicians to sign an affidavit to vote, potential turnover in the Senate and what to expect from the upcoming election.

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