Day Off

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Republicans Like Power But Have No Interest In Governing

 

Fox News Poll Shows Economy/Affordability Is Big Issue In This Election

 

The charts above are from the Fox News Poll -- done between September 11th and 14th of a nationwide sample of 1,211 registered voters, with a 3 point margin of error.

Requirements Lowered For Patel's FBI

Political Cartoon is by Rick McKee at Cagle.com.
 

Donald Trump Is Extremely Unpopular In Western Europe

The chart above reflects the results of the YouGov Poll's European Tracker. The results are from August 6th through 23rd. 

Emergency Evacuation

Political Cartoon is by Dave Granlund at davegranlund.com.
 

Texas Democrats Have Their Best Chance In Three Decades

The chart above is from the ReconMR Texas Poll -- done between September 8th and 11th of a sample of 614 likely Texas voters, with a 4.3 point margin of error. 

Texas Democrats have not won a statewide race in over 30 years. There have been some years when hopes were high, but they have never been able to get over the hump.

This year looks very different. Several polls have shown Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton in the race for the United States Senate - and most knowledgeable pundits now rate the race either as a toss-up or slightly favoring Talarico.

But the real surprise is happening in the race for governor. Until recently, most people were ignoring this race - assuming that Governor Abbott would easily win, as he had several times in the past. But polls are now showing that race has tightened. This poll has Democrat Gina Hinojosa with a slight lead, and several others have shown her wishing the margin of error.

Most pundits still give Republican Greg Abbott the better chance to win, and I think they are probably right. But this is not a normal election year. Democrats are fired up, Republicans are disappointed in Trump and the economy, and Independents seem to be breaking mostly for Democratic candidates.

I think Talaraco is going to win the senate race. And if there is a massive turnout, Hinojosa (and possibly some other statewide Democrats) could pull off a surprise and win.

As a life-long Texas Democrat, I'm excited.

Red Meat For The Base Is Expensive This Year

Political Cartoon is by Bill Bramhall in the New York Daily News.
 

It's Up To The Voters Now

 

Sitting Ducks

 

Polls Show Democrats Extending Their Generic Ballot Lead

The chart above is from the Economist / YouGov Poll -- done between September 11th and 14th of a nationwide sample of 1,461 registered voters, with a 3.3 point margin of error.

The charts above are from the Marquette Law School Poll -- done between September 2nd and 9th of a nationwide sample of 864 registered voters (including 581 likely voters). The margin of error is 3.6 points for registered voters and 4.3 points for likely voters.

It's Trump's Inflation

 Political Cartoon is by Michael deAdder at Cagle.com.

Another Poll Shows Talarico Leading Paxton In The Texas Senate Race

 

The chart above is from the Mason-Dixon Poll -- done between September 8th and 10th of a sample of 625 likely Texas voters, with a 4 point margin of error.

Friends Of The Groom

Political Cartoon is by Clay Jones at Claytoonz.substack.com.