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4 Jul, 5 tweets, 2 min read
Breaking: Texas GOP Chairman Allen West announced that he is running for governor, challenging fellow Republican Greg Abbott. bit.ly/3dHnDtX
Since his election as Texas GOP chair in July of last year when he soundly beat then-incumbent James Dickey, West has criticized Abbott's coronavirus response and sought to push the governor's legislative agenda further to the right. bit.ly/3hwNlT7
Abbott has mostly ignored West's attacks.

But the governor has increasingly catered to his right flank in recent months as he has appeared to try to tamp down on potential vulnerabilities ahead of his #TX2022 reelection campaign. bit.ly/3ymx6ii
Former state Sen. Don Huffines of Dallas launched a bid against Abbott in May.

Facing the intraparty angst, Abbott has embraced former President Donald Trump more than ever. bit.ly/3jE41uB
In June, Abbott secured Trump's endorsement for reelection, announced Texas would build its own border wall to finish the job started under Trump and invited Trump to the state for a border tour. bit.ly/3weTM2f

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Authors say Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin canceled book event examining slavery’s role in Battle of the Alamo after Texas GOP leaders complained bit.ly/3wijfIe
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The For the People Act aims to set up automatic voter registration, expand early voting, ensure more transparency in political donations and limit partisan drawing of congressional districts, among other things. Republicans are expected to block it today. cnbc.com/2021/06/22/sen…
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1/ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed legislation called the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act.

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The laws won’t provide relief to Texans for storm-related costs, including expensive power bills and paying to insulate homes. #TXlege

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