Born: New Haven, Connecticut, July 6th, 1946
Married: To Laura Welch, with 16-year-old twin daughters
Why in the news: Just won re-election as governor of Texas, now considered leading candidate for president
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Born: New Haven, Connecticut, July 6th, 1946
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