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At convention, Texans featured, but don't play leading roles

from Austin American-Statesman

At convention, Texans featured, but don't play leading roles Austin American-Statesman Two of the 17 rising Democratic stars plucked to share keynoting duties at the second night of the Democratic National Convention are Texans — freshman U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and two-term state Rep. Victoria Neave, both from Dallas. Eva Longoria, the actress, activist and ninth-generation Texan, was the emcee Monday for the first night of the virtual national convention, which also included appearances by half a dozen other Texans, including former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke. But no Texan will have a featured, solo prime-time speaking spot at the convention, which runs through Thursday. READ MORE

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