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Dewhurst Ad Attacks Patrick on Name Change, Debts

A new TV ad from Republican Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst criticizes his challenger, state Sen. Dan Patrick, for not paying debts forgiven in bankruptcy and for changing his name from Danny Goeb. The two are headed for a May runoff.

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A new TV ad from Republican Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst criticizes his challenger, state Sen. Dan Patrick, for not paying debts forgiven in bankruptcy and for changing his name from Danny Goeb. The two are headed for a May runoff. 

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