Mr Tung's anti-democratic campaign is supported by several tycoons, such as Gordon Wu, Peter Woo and Ronnie Chan.

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The record attendance attracted local leaders including Houston Mayor Annise Parker, former Mayor Pro Tem Gordon Quan, San Antonio City Council Member Elisa Chan, State Representative Gene Wu, and U.S. Representatives Sheila Jackson Lee and Al Green.

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