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New Patrick Ad: "I Honor God First, Not Government"

The Dan Patrick campaign on Thursday released a new television spot highlighting the state senator's Christian values. In the 30-second ad, the Houston Republican tells viewers that he is "a Christian first, a conservative second and a Republican third."

by Morgan Smith

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The Dan Patrick campaign on Thursday released a new television spot highlighting the state senator's Christian values. In the 30-second ad, the Houston Republican tells viewers that he is "a Christian first, a conservative second and a Republican third," emphasizing his work to put "under God" in the state pledge and passing the state law requiring a sonogram for women seeking abortions.

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