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Video: A War of Words in the Runoff for Lt. Gov.

No subject was off limits in the Republican primary runoff for Texas lieutenant governor. State Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst exchanged heated attacks.

by Justin Dehn and Alana Rocha

Credit: Steve Moakley / Todd Wiseman

No subject was off limits in the Republican primary runoff for Texas lieutenant governor. From depression and bankruptcy to questioning the other's conservatism, state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst exchanged heated attacks.

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Justin Dehn’s staff photo
Alana Rocha’s staff photo

Alana Rocha

Director of News Partnerships