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Dewhurst Touts Texas, Bashes Washington in New Ad

In a new commercial running statewide on television, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst contrasts Texas with Washington on issues of economic development and border security.

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In a new commercial running statewide on television, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst contrasts Texas with Washington on issues of economic development and border security. He's running for reelection in a primary that has drawn challenges from state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson and Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples. 

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