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Staples Swings at Dewhurst in New TV Ad

In a new TV ad, lieutenant governor hopeful Todd Staples' campaign frames the March Republican primary as a clear choice between Staples and incumbent David Dewhurst, painting Staples as the candidate who fought to reduce state spending and challenge Obama administration regulations.

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In a new TV ad, lieutenant governor hopeful Todd Staples' campaign frames the March Republican primary as a clear choice between Staples and incumbent David Dewhurst, painting Staples as the candidate who fought to reduce state spending and challenge Obama administration regulations. It also says Dewhurst failed to repay debts owed by his U.S. Senate campaign.

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