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In New Ad, Abbott Rolls Out Traffic Proposal

In his latest TV and radio ad, Republican gubernatorial nominee Greg Abbott complains that "a guy in a wheelchair can move faster than traffic on some roads in Texas," and proposes ending budget diversions from transporation funds.

by Ross Ramsey

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In his latest TV and radio ad, Republican gubernatorial nominee Greg Abbott complains that "a guy in a wheelchair can move faster than traffic on some roads in Texas," and proposes ending budget diversions from transporation funds. 

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