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brooklynite

(94,604 posts) Sat Mar 2, 2024, 04:04 PM Mar 2

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Ted Cruz Stung by New Texas Poll [View all]

Newsweek

Republican Ted Cruz is neck and neck with his expected Democratic challenger in the race for the Texas Senate seat, according to a poll.

A University of Texas at Tyler (UTT) survey found that incumbent Cruz and Texas Representative Colin Allred, the current frontrunner to be Democratic challenger in November's Senate election, are both tied on 41 percent when potential voters are asked who they may support in the race, with 12 percent saying they are still unsure.

In 2018, Cruz won re-election to the Texas Senate seat following a fiercely competitive race with former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke by just over 2.6 points. Ahead of November's elections, Cruz warned Republican voters in Texas that Democrats will target his Senate seat as the party hopes to keep control of the upper chamber.

The UTT survey also found that Cruz is not as well-liked in Texas as his presumptuous Democratic challenger.

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/20240229_TX_UTTyler.pdf

The critical item is not the tie, it's that Cruz, with incumbency and name recognition is at only 41%.

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Ted Cruz Stung by New Texas Poll [View all] brooklynite Mar 2 OP

Everybody hates Rafael. LudwigPastorius Mar 2 #1

From what I have read, Cruz really has not done much for his state of Texas. riversedge Mar 2 #2

He's good at promoting tourism... LudwigPastorius Mar 2 #3

i was just thinking the same thing . AllaN01Bear Mar 2 #5

Exactly my thoughts DENVERPOPS Mar 2 #19

if Democrats don't put out 5000 commercials about this then i don't even know WTF we are doing as a party Takket Mar 2 #28

Do you really think that's the issue undecided voters care about? brooklynite Mar 2 #30

yes, I do. it was a huge story at the time. Takket Mar 3 #41

Today isn't "at the time" brooklynite Mar 3 #42

Sure - but he never needs to do a thing for them. Abutt will make SURE he wins. peppertree Mar 2 #23

that's my way of thinking CatWoman Mar 3 #47

As Al Franken said once, PatSeg Mar 2 #12

Assholes.... SergeStorms Mar 2 #14

It's Texas, so the tie matters, too. AnrothElf Mar 2 #4

I guess another weekend "retreat" in Mexico is coming up then. 4lbs Mar 2 #6

I like Allred, voted for him in the primary, and so did some others I know. ananda Mar 2 #7

I voted for Allred Horse with no Name Mar 2 #8

Horse with no Name.... Upthevibe Mar 2 #22

Totally agree Horse with no Name Mar 2 #34

I also voted for Allred Vogon_Glory Mar 3 #46

"Presumptive" Democratic challenger. ::sigh:: Oh Editor, my Editor... n/t TygrBright Mar 2 #9

Although he is also presumptuous Bayard Mar 2 #18

Right? If anyone is presumptuous, it's Rafael. mahina Mar 2 #25

Meet the Democratic Primary field..... brooklynite Mar 2 #31

Yippee! Being likeable is not one of Cruz's strong suits. surfered Mar 2 #10

Neither is being fit and handsome TexasBushwhacker Mar 2 #35

Even his imaginary friends have turned on him. TheCowsCameHome Mar 2 #11

Described as the most punchable face in Congress. 3Hotdogs Mar 2 #13

Heard This About Raphael Once... GB_RN Mar 2 #15

He's so damned smarmy looking. Lunabell Mar 2 #16

Republicans in the state have taken over the Harris County election system to ensure Cruz wins. Lonestarblue Mar 2 #17

That was true 6 years ago too. Yet here we are. catrose Mar 2 #20

The Republicans in Texas have done everything in their power to alienate the residents of Texas. patphil Mar 2 #21

I really like Colin Allred pinkstarburst Mar 2 #24

I was really excited about Beto, also. ShazzieB Mar 2 #26

But remember, Beto only lost by 2-3 points and as much as I love him, Colin is a better candidate in this mahina Mar 2 #27

Does Colin speak that language nobody in america speaks? getagrip_already Mar 2 #29

and we need to make sure other aliens vote, too DBoon Mar 2 #32

Don't get too excited Raven123 Mar 2 #33

Not sure it will be 10 points, but.. DemocratInPa Mar 2 #36

A funky 10 points... rubbersole Mar 2 #37

This. 👆👆 crickets Mar 2 #40

Frankly, I'm surprised it's that high. calimary Mar 2 #38

Were no Asian giant hornets available? Kennah Mar 2 #39

When I first glanced at the title, I had a momentary vision of him being niyad Mar 3 #43

I voted for Allred Skittles Mar 3 #44

Money might not determine who wins, but donating to Colin Allred will definitely help. He only needs a fair count. ancianita Mar 3 #45