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Van de Putte's Convention Intro: The Chicken Thing

Democrat Leticia Van de Putte's speech at the Texas Democratic Party's convention in Dallas followed an introductory video that left delegates joking about roast chicken and knives.

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Democrat Leticia Van de Putte's speech at the Texas Democratic Party's convention in Dallas followed an introductory video that left delegates joking about roast chicken and knives.

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