Perry, Abbott tell residents of other states that Texas is the place to be

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They've been at war with Washington for years.

Now Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Attorney General Greg Abbott have set their sights on other places as well.

The Republican leaders -- both of whom aspire to higher office -- are launching broadsides at leaders in states from California to New York, encouraging residents and businesses there to flee to the Lone Star State.

Democrats and residents of those states say Perry and Abbott are only embarrassing themselves and Texas with their antics. But some political observers say the governor has typically benefited at home from attacks on outsiders.

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/02/07/4608264/perry-abbott-tell-residents-of.html#storylink=cpy

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Some wonder whether the Texas leaders' moves will create a backlash against a state that's already the butt of occasional jokes on late-night talk shows.

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1. Can't wait to see Stewart & Colbert address this.

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Gonna be some fun!

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2. Those who are going to move ought to go now before they need a passport. n/t