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3 Democratic Texas sheriffs deny endorsing Abbott

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Three out of 12 Democratic sheriffs from the South Texas border who Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this week said had endorsed him, have not, Border Report has learned.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Abbott faces pushback from Democratic sheriffs after touting bipartisan endorsements (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) this week faced pushback from multiple Democratic sheriffs after saying they endorsed his gubernatorial reelection campaign in Texas. The saga started Monday, when Abbott announced that 12 Democratic sheriffs across the state were backing his campaign against Democratic state…

  2. Valley Central

    3 Democratic Texas sheriffs deny endorsing Abbott (opens Valley Central)

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    Valley Central's feed description

    Three out of 12 Democratic sheriffs from the South Texas border who Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this week said had endorsed him, have not, Border Report has learned.

  3. Newsweek

    Sheriffs Deny Endorsing Greg Abbott (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    At least three Democratic sheriffs whose endorsements the Republican governor had touted have denied backing his re-election bid.

  4. The New Republic

    Sheriffs Say Greg Abbott Is Lying About Their Endorsements (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott publicized the endorsements of 11 Democratic sheriffs. Three of them denied ever endorsing him. Zapata County Sheriff Ramon Montes, Val Verde County Sheriff Joe Frank Martinez, and Webb County Sheriff Marin Cuellar all publicly announced that they were not endor…

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