Strayhorn has hired pollster and consultant John McLaughlin of McLaughlin & Associates and media consultant Alex Castellanos of National Media Inc.

McLaughlin worked on the campaign of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Castellanos has worked as a consultant to President Bush.

"I have had three successful statewide campaigns with Alex, and in two of those I was the top vote-getter in the state," Strayhorn said. "I am honored they are joining me on this mission."

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