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Hey folks,
Texas is becoming an absolute nightmare for Republicans—and Ken Paxton may be dragging the whole party down with him.
In this one, I break down Trump’s bizarre relationship with Paxton, the leaked recording exposing chaos inside the campaign, some brutal new polling, and why Republicans are suddenly pouring an unbelievable amount of money into a state they should never have to worry about.
[00:01:22] A leaked recording exposes Ken Paxton complaining about how little control he has over his own campaign—and why that could seriously piss off Trump.
[00:03:35] Paxton’s soon-to-be ex-wife appears in a wildly awkward campaign ad as Republicans scramble to save his candidacy.
[00:05:38] The new New York Times/Siena polling is stunning: James Talarico is over 50%, while Republicans appear to be hitting a ceiling.
[00:07:48] A Republican strategist warns of a potential “catastrophic” result as outside groups dump enormous amounts of money into Texas.
[00:09:51] Talarico shows Democrats exactly how to answer ugly attacks: push back, go on offense, and make the race about who’s actually fighting for people.
This isn’t just about one Senate race. If Democrats can actually break through statewide in Texas, it changes the political map in a massive way—and Republicans clearly understand the danger. They’re spending heavily, shifting resources, and desperately trying to rescue a candidate voters appear to hate. This is an essential look at what could become one of the biggest stories of the 2026 midterms. If you value independent political coverage that cuts through the bullshit, help me keep it going.
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With urgency,
—Mike
