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Abbott Parodies Davis in Star Wars-Themed Ad

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Greg Abbott has released a new Star Wars-themed ad attacking his Democratic opponent, state Sen. Wendy Davis, over her fundraising efforts in Hollywood.

By Emily RamshawMay 22, 2014, 8:32 a.m. CentralUpdated May 22, 2014, 8:32 a.m. Central

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Abbott Parodies Davis in Star Wars-Themed Ad

by Emily Ramshaw, The Texas Tribune
May 22, 2014

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<p><span>Republican gubernatorial hopeful&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.texastribune.org/directory/greg-abbott/">Greg Abbott</a><span>&nbsp;has released a new Star Wars-themed ad attacking his Democratic opponent, state Sen.&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.texastribune.org/directory/wendy-davis/">Wendy Davis</a><span>, over her fundraising efforts in Hollywood.&nbsp;</span></p>
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Abbott Parodies Davis in Star Wars-Themed Ad

Emily Ramshaw, The Texas Tribune
May 22, 2014

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Greg Abbott has released a new Star Wars-themed ad attacking his Democratic opponent, state Sen. Wendy Davis, over her fundraising efforts in Hollywood. 

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