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In Flashy Web Ad, Abbott Questions Davis' Ethics

In a game show-style ad with flashing, neon lights edited in, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott's campaign attacks Democratic candidate Wendy Davis for supporting President Barack Obama and mixing her business and politics.

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In a game show-style ad with flashing, neon lights edited in, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott's campaign attacks Democratic candidate Wendy Davis for supporting President Barack Obama and crossing her business and politics. 

The ad, which is presented as a pop quiz, features an interview Davis did with Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief and CEO Evan Smith during the Texas Tribune Festival. In the ad, Smith asks Davis about continuing her law practice even though she is running for governor, if she regrets voting for Obama and what her thoughts are on lawmakers making money off of clients that have business and interests with the Legislature.

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