'Pridefully independent' Abbott goes all in for governor's race

Abbott goes all in, seeking to uphold undefeated record

By Mike Ward

October 25, 2014 | Updated: October 26, 2014 12:56am

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Greg Abbott appears to be headed for an easy victory.

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Greg Abbott appears to be headed for an easy victory.

By Mike Ward

October 25, 2014 | Updated: October 26, 2014 12:56am

AUSTIN - Beneath the ornate chandelier in a downstairs parlor at the Texas Governor's Mansion where Sam Houston once held court, Greg Abbott pondered his hand at a late-night poker game.

Mike Ward

Mike Ward

Austin Bureau Chief, Houston Chronicle

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