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Democrat leads Texas Senate race as Republican attacks backfire

Why this story

Unexpected Democratic strength in deep-red Texas could signal broader electoral shifts.

LEFT FEED REALITY

Paxton's "too low-T" attacks aren't working — Talarico leads 47-44% despite the masculinity messaging per Texas Public Opinion Research.

RIGHT FEED REALITY

Talarico opposed voter ID in 2021 and is now backpedaling on gender statements — Daily Wire and National Review expose the radical record.

GLOBAL POV

International analysts view this as a test of Trump GOP influence — PBS NewsHour frames it as broader American political realignment.

Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: Both candidates are historically unpopular — Washington Examiner calls it choosing between "corrupt" Paxton and "heretic" Talarico.
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