I’m related by marriage to a guy who is active in Harris County (Houston) Republican politics. He describes the mood among party operatives as “ready to dial 911.” Cruz is polling relatively poorly with key groups, since “nobody really wants to vote for an asshole.” Beyond that, there’s concern that the O’Rourke campaign will get turnout levels that will put him over the top. This is Texas, though, and mid-term voters in Texas have long been reliably Republican. Still, this is definitely a race worth watching.
The odds are still against O’Rourke but, honestly, either way, the Democrats get something out of this. If O’Rourke loses by a hair, it will be because Republicans had to pour a ton of cash into this race, and that’s cash that is then no longer available for other races. And, either way, it will lay to rest the notion that Democrats cannot win a statewide office in Texas. O’Rourke is providing a template for future wins.
Before TX went Red approx 25 years ago it was a Democratic state. Blue Dog for sure but still Democratic.
The idea that Texas is a Republican state and always has been has been very effective propaganda.
If Texan Latino’s ever want to start eliminating rampant racism, they have to vote out the rampant racists.
GOTV!
I’ve got my Beto yard signs on my lawn and I see Beto signs in front of farms and businesses all the time here in central Texas, to date I have not seen a single Cruz sign. Not one. So yes, people will vote for Cruz because he has an R next to his name but they aren’t going to publicly admit going to bat for the biggest prick not in the White House in government.
is “possible” Cruz could lose his Senate seat
Let’s just admit it’s “happening” … that Cruz will lose his Senate seat. *lol… I’m an optimist!! 