The Democratic nominee for governor in Texas — state Rep. Gina Hinojosa — is giving Republican incumbent Greg Abbott a fight, according to a recent report in The New York Times. The paper writes that while Texas has not elected a Democratic governor since 1990, recent polling suggests a tight race, with one survey even putting Hinojosa on top. Hinojosa joins Morning Joe to discuss the race to lead the Lone Star State and why she says voters in Texas are "angry" and "tired of Greg Abbott."
New polling shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton in the closely watched Senate race in Texas. The same polling has Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa leading three-term Republican incumbent Greg Abbott by 4 points. That comes as a new survey of the nation’s 37 most competitive congressional districts shows Democrats in a strong position to flip control of the House this November. The poll, conducted for The Cook Political Report, also finds voters in these districts are eager to see a new Congress do more than simply hold President Donald Trump to account, but also make fundamental changes to the political system. Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of The Cook Political Report, joins Morning Joe…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is creating a statewide prosecutor position to keep dangerous repeat offenders behind bars following the murder of Andrew Wimsatt. Wimsatt was killed last week by a suspect with a lengthy criminal record. Matt Welch, a friend of Wimsatt's, joins NewsNation's Katie Pavlich to honor his friend, who he believes was let down by the system that was supposed to protect him. "Katie Pavlich Tonight" offers a conservative take on the day’s events while welcoming all viewpoints. The goal: cutting through left-right bias in pursuit of plain facts and honest analysis.
Democrat James Talarico is polling neck and neck with Republican Ken Paxton in the critical Senate Race. But the political battle for Texas is more than about who gets sent to Washington, it’s about who will lead their state as the next Governor. While Greg Abbott is hoping his loyalty to President Donald Trump will earn him another term, Texas Gubernatorial Nominee Gina Hinojosa joins Antonia Hylton to discuss her strategy: meeting voters where they are.
Vice President Vance is giving the keynote address Thursday evening at the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas. President Trump will close out the two-day event after Vance. Trump on Wednesday made a vow to provide $5,000 dividend checks to Americans if the GOP maintains majorities in the House and Senate in November. Vance has already been pressed on the president’s vow, which has received blowback. Other notable speakers today include former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Donald Trump Jr. The event is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. EDT. Watch the live video above. Livestream courtesy of RNC.…
Detroit Pastor Lorenzo Sewell fires up the crowd as he delivers remarks at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, ahead of remarks from GOP leaders and President Trump. "I'm going to stand up and fight, fight, fight for the soul of the nation."
In an MS Now exclusive, Eugene Daniels spoke to IL Gov. JB Pritzker as Democrats are in Texas to provide counterprogramming to Republican's midterm convention. Tune into The Weekend on Saturday at 7 AM ET for much more of his interview.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the socialist movement's threat to U.S. cities, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's moratorium on data centers and the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange. 00:00 Welcoming the RNC to Dallas 00:40 Why Mayor Eric Johnson switched to the GOP 00:55 The "Grave Threat" of socialism in U.S. cities 02:08 Governor Abbott's moratorium on data centers 03:41 Update on the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE)
What to expect from hiThe Republican National Committee’s inaugural midterm convention is set to begin Wednesday, with President Trump speaking both nights. NewsNation's Xavier Walton reports from Dallas, Texas.gh-stakes GOP midterm convention
