Davis and Abbott talk up Obama during GOTV rallies

President seen differently by gubernatorial hopefuls

By Patrick Svitek and Theodore Schleifer

October 21, 2014 | Updated: October 22, 2014 9:15am

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Republican Greg Abbott finds plenty of supporters Tuesday in Conroe.

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Republican Greg Abbott finds plenty of supporters Tuesday in Conroe.

By Patrick Svitek and Theodore Schleifer

October 21, 2014 | Updated: October 22, 2014 9:15am

President Barack Obama's shadow loomed over Wendy Davis' and Greg Abbott's get-out-the-vote efforts in the Houston area Tuesday, as the Democrat appealed to African-American voters critical to any coalition that would give her a surprise victory in the race for governor.

Patrick Svitek

Patrick Svitek

Reporter, Houston Chronicle

Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Houston Chronicle Reporter

Patrick Svitek

Patrick Svitek

Reporter, Houston Chronicle

Theodore Schleifer

Theodore Schleifer

Houston Chronicle Reporter

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