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As Democrat Wendy Davis attempts to boost her bid in Texass gubernatorial race, her campaign is launching a new radio ad this week featuring first lady Michelle Obama.

For Wendy, education is a top priority because she wants to give all our kids a chance to build a better life for themselves and for their families, Mrs. Obama says in the ad, launched Wednesday. Thats what the American dream is all about. And Wendy knows something about the American Dream.

Mrs. Obama goes on to discuss Ms. Daviss upbringing, praising the state senator for working hard to graduate college and Harvard Law School after becoming a mother at age 19. Ms. Daviss history, which has often played a prominent role on the campaign trail, came under fire earlier this year amid accusations that she had exaggerated details of her story.The Davis campaign has since released a detailed chronology of her story.

Mrs. Obama also touts the candidates work to expand Medicaid, raise the minimum wage and create jobs.

Ms. Davis has raised millions of dollars for her campaign after drawing the spotlight last year for her marathon filibuster of an abortion bill, but she continues to struggle to make her campaign against Republican Greg Abbott competitive. A recent poll showed Mr. Abbott, the state attorney general, leading by 11 points.

In past elections, Democratic candidates turned to President Barack Obama to help give their campaigns a jolt. But amid the presidents widespread unpopularity, many candidates this cycle are instead turning to Mrs. Obama, who offers both higher approval ratings and a less-partisan image. The first lady has already campaigned on behalf of Democrat Michelle Nunn in Georgia and has plans to visit Iowa, where Democrat Bruce Braley is facing off against Republican Joni Ernst.

In a CNN interview last month, Ms. Davis demurred on the question of whether she would like Mr. Obamas support on the campaign trail. I am running as Wendy Davis on my platform and my plans for what Ill do for the state, and I will be my own spokesperson for what I will do on that role, she said.

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