08-05-2018, 04:33 PM
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls...-6310.html
It's only August and Beto is within striking distance of winning the US Senate seat currently held by Ted Cruz. It's still a "leans Republican" race but that much weakness in such a solidly red state is surprising.
The key is whether Beto can maintain fundraising levels, so far he's far surpassing expectations on that. Getting on TV across Texas is very expensive and to date he's relied more on in-person campaigning and social media. I think if this guy can get his message to enough people and places in Texas and Dems launch a strong voter turnout effort, he could win. That would be the upset of the year.
Something else surprising, and good news for Dems: a poll out this weeks shows 52% of Texans now "disapprove" of Trump.
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/04/...ew-volume/
It's only August and Beto is within striking distance of winning the US Senate seat currently held by Ted Cruz. It's still a "leans Republican" race but that much weakness in such a solidly red state is surprising.
The key is whether Beto can maintain fundraising levels, so far he's far surpassing expectations on that. Getting on TV across Texas is very expensive and to date he's relied more on in-person campaigning and social media. I think if this guy can get his message to enough people and places in Texas and Dems launch a strong voter turnout effort, he could win. That would be the upset of the year.
Something else surprising, and good news for Dems: a poll out this weeks shows 52% of Texans now "disapprove" of Trump.
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/08/04/...ew-volume/