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Texan Campaign Trails Show Sharp Personalities
Texas campaigns reveal distinct styles as leaders like Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and Gov. Preston Smith tour by jet, train, and plans for a coast trip. Frances Farenthold avoids billboards while Dolph Briscoe hosts weekend staff meetings at his Catarina ranch. Senators Cartlidge, Sanders, and Christie propose walking, flying, or canoe campaigns to engage voters.
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Garth Jones
Associated Press
Texas
Ben Barnes
Barnes
Amarillo
Houston
Brownwood
Fort Worth
Temple
East Texas
Ing
Preston Smith
Smith
House
Senate
Richardson
Chamber of Commerce
Orange
Bob Wills
San Antonio
Lawrence Welk
Catarina
Cotulla
U.S
Joe Christie
U.S. Senate
Armand Bayou
Bill Jones
Ralph Hall
Farenthold
Bill Hobby
Houston Post
Jan Sanders
Barefoot