O’Rourke has not had the upperhand in any polls, or even come within low single digits, compared to 2018, when he more regularly showed up within the margin of error against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks at a rally in downtown McAllen on Nov. 17, 2021.It’s crunch time for Beto O’Rourke.
Then-U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, left, debates U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz at the KENS 5 Studios in San Antonio on Oct. 16, 2018.But Abbott’s lead has proven more consistent than Cruz’s — one of several differences with the near-miss loss in 2018 that made O’Rourke a star. The national environment continues to favor Republicans, with President Joe Biden deeply unpopular in Texas.
“This is an issue that is fracturing the GOP on top of other issues where you see the extremism be off-putting to the other type of small-government, pro-business-type of Republicans,” said Dyana Limon-Mercado, executive director of Planned Parenthood Texas Votes. “I think Beto has a really strong connection to voters and communities on this issue. At the end of the day, Texans really value freedom and family, and the freedom to make the best decision for their families.
O'Rourke's campaign sought to energize supporters Sunday by touting a recent poll that showed the race was within the margin of error with registered voters and"definite voters.
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