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5 min readTexas Is Turning Against Trump and MAGA—Across Every Major Race
The latest polling out of Texas shows a dramatic shift: Democrat James Talerico leads in every major Senate poll—from Fox to Siena to Wedgewood—by margins that would have been unthinkable just a cycle ago. But the collapse isn't limited to the Senate race. The lieutenant governor's race shows Democrat Vicky Goodwin leading MAGA incumbent Dan Patrick 48% to 46%, even with Democrats undersampled. And the governor's race is effectively tied, with Democrat Gina Hinahoosa within a point of Greg Abbott. Something is breaking open in the biggest red state in the country.
The Big Bend Scandal That's Uniting Republicans and Democrats
The most concrete catalyst appears to be the destruction of Big Bend National Park. The Trump administration and Abbott have authorized border wall construction through the park—a remote area along the Rio Grande where local sheriffs, including conservative Republicans, say there are virtually no crossings. The project involves massive cranes bulldozing a pristine natural landscape that includes mountains that already function as a natural barrier.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:30) **Trump and MAGA Collapsing in Texas Polling** - Overview of the Democratic surge across the Senate, Governor, and Lieutenant Governor races.
- 2 (02:08) **Greg Abbott’s Record Under Fire** - The host attacks Abbott for promoting destruction of Big Bend National Park, banning THC, and giving tax breaks to data center billionaires.
- 3 (03:52) **Corruption at Big Bend National Park** - The host details how Trump donors got $7 billion in contracts to build border fences that destroy the park.
- 4 (05:25) **Talerico’s Rally Momentum and Speech** - James Talerico’s rallies in Port Arthur and Pasadena are hitting capacity, and the host plays a clip of his unifying message.
- 5 (08:53) **Ken Paxton’s Desperate and Embarrassing Town Hall** - The host contrasts Talerico’s energy with Ken Paxton’s struggling campaign and a caller confronting him about infidelity.
- 6 (11:00) **Gina Hinojosa’s Bold Proposal** - The host plays a clip of Hinojosa proposing a $1,500 rebate to every Texas household from the state’s overflowing rainy day fund.
- 7 (12:10) **Ken Paxton’s Pathetic Fundraising Plea** - The host mocks Paxton for begging for money on Fox News, calling him a "pathetic little fool."
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump getting the karma he deserves as he collapses in Texas and the MAGA candidates are losing and Texas is starting to turn blue.
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