Source: The Dispatch
by Kevin D Williamson
“There are reasons for Democrats to hope that this might be their year in Texas, including big primary turnout numbers that suggest an engaged Democratic electorate. And there are a few voters and donors who support Cornyn who would not transfer their support to Paxton — but probably not very many. In 2026, Republicans do not vote Republican because they love the Republican candidate but because they hate the Democrats categorically. The same holds true across the aisle: Negative partisanship is the third-strongest force in American politics, coming in behind only inertia and stupidity.” (03/06/26)