Sen. Hutchison Kicks Off Bid For Texas Governor

Aug. 17, 2009
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison announces her run for Texas governor Monday with a sharp blast at Gov. Rick Perry, saying he has overstayed his welcome with an administration marked by arrogance and "tragic" mistakes.
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