
GOP Win Says More About Filemon Vela than a South Texas ‘Red Wave’
When Congressman Filemon Vela decamped for K Street, he created a predictable opportunity for a Republican upset in the Valley.
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When Congressman Filemon Vela decamped for K Street, he created a predictable opportunity for a Republican upset in the Valley.
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