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Candidates Line Up to Take on Battle-Tested Edwards

By Tricia Miller
Roll Call Staff
May 5, 2009, Midnight

There’s little question Republicans are looking to target Rep. Chet Edwards (D-Texas), who could face yet another tough re-election in his solidly conservative Waco-based seat. The question is who his opponent will be.

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