Abbott dismisses GOP worries, says Texas voters will be 'rushing to vote' for Paxton

Texas Governor Greg Abbott dismissed Republican worries about the state's political future, stating that voters will overwhelmingly choose Republican candidates, particularly in the upcoming midterm elections. With a short span until November, Abbott emphasized the contrast between the Republican and Democratic platforms during an interview with ABC News' Jonathan Karl. The Texas governor maintained that voters will choose between common sense, offered by Republicans, and the perceived craziness of the Democratic platform.

Despite polls suggesting a tight race in the Texas Senate race, Abbott pointed to James Talarico, the Democratic candidate, as someone voters will eventually learn to avoid. He claimed Talarico's record is "crazy" and that voters will ultimately rush to vote for Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate and Texas Attorney General. Paxton has faced impeachment by the GOP-led Texas House but was acquitted by the Texas Senate.

Abbott downplayed the impact of President Trump's approval rating on Texas voters, stating that people are more focused on the contrast between Republican and Democratic candidates rather than Trump. The Texas governor also addressed the issue of data centers in Texas, acknowledging the opposition but emphasizing the need for community approval during the approval process.