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Two years after 2020, the Big Lie — the false claim that the presidential election was stolen — is as alive as ever in Texas. And with early voting for the midterm elections underway, many worry democracy will be tested this year like never before.
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Gov. Abbott has been able capitalize on polling that shows immigration remains a top concern for Texans, even as abortion, school safety and gun violence compete for voters’ attention.
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We're talking to dozens of Hispanic voters before the November midterms about the top issues on their mind — including what they want from candidates and their state government. We'd love to hear from you too!
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During the 60-minute event, the candidates stuck to the talking points that have so far dominated this election season.
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The debate from the Rio Grande Valley took place as O’Rourke continues to trail in the polls.
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Friday’s debate will allow both candidates to speak to a broader audience from Edinburg, a city of about 100,000 located just 20 miles from the Mexico border. It’s hard to ignore this is the only debate the Republican incumbent has agreed to.
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In the aftermath of the Uvalde shooting, families of victims asked Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session. They wanted him to direct the Texas Legislature to increase the minimum age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic weapon to 21. But Abbott refused.
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The survey, conducted by the Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler, also shows most Texans are concerned about gun violence, but reflects Gov. Abbott’s lead over Beto O’Rourke is widening.
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According to a new Texas Politics Project poll, Republicans overwhelmingly support Gov. Greg Abbott’s busing policy, while most Democrats are against it. Abbott, a Republican running for a third term, continues to lead Democrat Beto O’Rourke.
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The Democrat also announced Thursday that he has accepted invitations to four townhall-style debates while Gov. Greg Abbott agreed to only one debate.