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Texas AG Announces Gubernatorial Bid

by Tom Kludt

07.15.13 | 2:22 am

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Sunday that he will launch a 2014 gubernatorial bid, the American Statesman reported.

The announcement had been long anticipated, particularly after Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) announced last week that he will not seek re-election next year.

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Tom Kludt Tom Kludt is a reporter for Talking Points Memo based in New York City, covering media and national affairs. Originally from South Dakota, Tom joined TPM as an intern in late-2011 and became a staff member during the 2012 election. He can be reached at tom@talkingpointsmemo.com.

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