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NEW EXCLUSIVE: Third time the charm? Another poll shows Democratic US Senate candidate up in Texas WASHINGTON — The third poll in a row shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico ahead of Republican Attorney General Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race. “What do you make of... all these polls coming out showing Paxton down?” I asked outgoing Sen. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) of the latest Texas Southern University poll that has Talarico up by two points. “Umm, well, I suspected that would be the case,” Cornyn — who lost the GOP primary to Paxton — replied. “But we made our case and didn’t prevail.” “Do Democrats have a chance?” I pressed. “Yes,” Cornyn replied. “Really?” “Yeah,” Cornyn said. “Are you going to be helping Paxton at all?” I asked as Cornyn boarded an elevator in the Capitol’s basement. “Ummm,” Cornyn said as the elevator doors shut. “I wasn’t thinking of it.” Full (unpaywalled) transcript at AskaPol politics on Substack.show more

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Matt Laslo2 months ago

*CLICK* and help a startup out! Full (unpaywalled) transcript at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack.

Gary V. Mauney2 months ago

@jamestalarico @KenPaxtonTX @askapolpolitics The polls are worthless in those types of races. And even if not worthless, a few points in the Democratic direction is fool’s gold.

Matt Laslo2 months ago

@jamestalarico @KenPaxtonTX @askapolpolitics 💯 — so so early…

🌊 Leftover News 🌊2 months ago

@jamestalarico @KenPaxtonTX @askapolpolitics While Greg Abbott sits in his iron chair sucking whiskey and Ken Paxton bumps uglies above the saloon, the Texas GOP indulges in flimflam and debauchery in their lawless #TexasWhorehouse. Sheriff James Talarico brings a higher law to Texas.

Baker MAYBACH™ NAFO FELLA 🇺🇦🇺🇦🔥✊️🎉2 months ago

@jamestalarico @KenPaxtonTX @askapolpolitics 🔥🔥🔥✌️❤️

Manda Gershon, Alaska Whisperer2 months ago

@jamestalarico @KenPaxtonTX @askapolpolitics Talerico won't even come close to winning. These polls are only showing how inaccurate they are.

Matt Laslo2 months ago

@jamestalarico @KenPaxtonTX @askapolpolitics Not untrue!

Musicology1012 months ago

@jamestalarico @KenPaxtonTX @askapolpolitics Polls don't vote people do. If people do not vote early make a plan with friends, family and neighbors to car pool and vote like your life, the future of your children's lives, grandchildrens lives, your neighbors, nieces and nephews lives depends on it

Matt2 months ago

@jamestalarico @KenPaxtonTX @askapolpolitics 6 polls in a row and betting markets are 50/50. Best chance for a Dem.since 88. Beto only led two polls and was down 6 average on ED in 2018

Melanie West1 month ago

@jamestalarico @KenPaxtonTX @askapolpolitics Brilliant! And yeah, they made their case… unfortunately, a lot of it was criminal cases. Many thanks, Matt! 🙏🏻❤️

Rhonda Santos2 months ago

@jamestalarico @KenPaxtonTX @askapolpolitics Lol. Where's Beto? Cmon. Its texas. A replublican would win even if they pardoned pedophiles or had been indicted on 3 charges of fraud.... oh wait... thats EXACTLY the case with Ken Paxton

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