The contest for the Texas Senate seat currently held by John Cornyn is pretty tight, with Attorney General Ken Paxton just edging out James Talarico by a single point, as per a recent Emerson Poll.
This survey from Emerson College was conducted on August 9 and 10 among a group of 1,000 likely voters.
“Texas Senate elections seem to hinge on age demographics.” Pollster noted. “[V]oters under 50 back Talarico by a significant 15 points (53% to 38%), whereas those over 50 lean towards Paxton by an 11-point margin (53% to 42%).[.]”
Where is the logic here??:
The race for governor is also close, with Republicans holding an edge. Governor Greg Abbott has a slight lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa, with a 4-point margin (49 to 45%).
Abbott is seeking a fourth term, while Hinojosa has represented the Texas House since 2017.
According to RealClearPolitics’ average, Talarico is slightly ahead by 1.2 points. However, as noted by my colleague earlier this month, Talarico seems to have hit a ceiling in support, struggling to surpass the crucial 50 percent mark…
Two polls from late July indicate that “Talarico is effectively harnessing the state’s Democratic support while Paxton is attempting to attract traditional Republican voters. Both surveys show Talarico with a slight edge, 48 percent to 46 percent in Wedgwood and 47 percent to 45 percent in South Texas.”
Check out — “In Your Many Names We Pray” — Talarico’s unusual prayer:
“The undecided voters largely consist of right-leaning individuals who have long been Republican voters,” Mercer added.
While Paxton has his share of controversies, it’s hard to believe someone like Talarico, seen as eccentric and corrupt, could win a statewide Senate race in Texas, especially given the state’s previous rejection of Beto O’Rourke by 11 points.
Paxton has his flaws, as we all do, but he’s always preferable to someone like Talarico, who projects an image of being devout while promoting views that often distort traditional values. It would be unsettling if that approach were to succeed, particularly in Texas, as it could inspire more Democrats to follow suit.
I’m set to outpace Graham Platner and Francesca Hon by a considerable margin compared to Talarico. He represents a serious threat and putting him in the national spotlight could be a troubling scenario for many.
