From Malay Mail · · 1m 50s
Trump carried Texas easily in 2024, now Republicans fighting to hold it
Texas Democrats challenge Republican dominance after Trump's 2024 win.
In brief
Texas Democrats challenge Republican dominance after Trump's 2024 win. Texas Democrats see a rare chance to break Republican hold in November's midterms due to voter anger over immigration and cost of living. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Texas Democrats see opportunity
Democrats in Texas see a rare chance to break Republican dominance in November's midterms due to voter anger over immigration and cost of living.
Senate race tightens
Polls show James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton by 50 percent to 47 percent in a University of Texas poll, with a separate UMass Lowell poll finding them tied.
Paxton's controversies
Paxton was impeached by the Texas House in 2023 over corruption and abuse of power but acquitted by the state Senate, with recent reports of him spending new year's eve in dubai.
Talarico's appeal
Talarico, a 37-year-old former teacher and state lawmaker, attracts independents and Trump disillusioned Republicans with his Christian faith and economic populism.
Trump's campaign
Trump warns losing the Senate seat could jeopardize Republicans' narrow majority, nicknaming Talarico 'Talafreako' and accusing Democrats of reopening borders.
Latino voter discontent
One in five texas latino voters who supported trump in 2024 would not vote for him again due to immigration enforcement impacts on businesses and family separations.
Economic impact
Cattle industry groups in texas, kansas, and oklahoma warn immigration raids disrupt agricultural businesses and threaten beef prices.
Governor race tightens
Three-term republican incumbent greg abbott faces an unexpectedly close contest against state lawmaker gina hinojosa in the governor race.
Voter shift
Benny melendez, a construction business owner and son of immigrants, switched from voting for trump to democrats to punish him after immigration enforcement devastated his business.
What it means
Texas Democrats see a rare chance to break Republican hold in November's midterms due to voter anger over immigration and cost of living.
