Source: Fox News
Summary
According to a Fox News poll, Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico leads Republican candidate Ken Paxton by 3 points (51% vs. 48%) in the Texas Senate race. The poll also found that more voters are concerned about Paxton’s character than Talarico’s extremism. Additionally, Hispanic voters prefer Talarico by 18 points (59% vs. 41%).
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The process has entered a familiar phase.
The Senate race in Texas is far from settled. Ken Paxton, despite the president’s endorsement, has yet to fully unify the GOP. James Talarico leads by 3 points, with more voters concerned about Paxton’s character than Talarico’s extremism. Hispanic voters prefer Talarico by 18 points.
One quarter of non-MAGA Republicans back Talarico, while fewer Republicans are unified behind Paxton.
It’s a familiar pattern: the Democratic candidate is more popular than the Democratic Party, while the GOP is underwater by only 2 points.
And, as is the case with voters overall, there is an enthusiasm gap, as more Hispanic Democrats than Hispanic Republicans are interested and motivated to vote in the midterms.
