How Trump Helped Put a Texas Senate Seat In Play
Democrats may be within reach of their first statewide win in decades
The GOP may be putting a Texas Senate seat in play if they ignore President Donald Trump's involvement in the race. Recent polls indicate Democratic candidate James Talarico is leading Republican attorney general Ken Paxton, while Paxton's rival has outraised him significantly. Many view this as an ideal situation for Democrats due to rising unpopularity of Trump, negative economic views among Texans, and a flawed Republican candidate.
Trump initially resisted contributing to the race, citing concerns about the midterm outlook. However, his super PAC finally intervened and donated $10 million in September. The Texas Senate race has become one of the most competitive and expensive in the nation, sparking concern among Republicans and highlighting the potential impact of Trump's actions on the outcome.
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