As the star vaguely embraces the idea of seeking higher office and leads a hypothetical statewide poll, Texas political insiders weigh in and warn: 'People will start to hate him.'
Texas political insiders are likewise skeptical the 51-year-old Texas native will ultimately leap into the fray, yet are by and large bullish about his prospects if he does — particularly when compared to another potential as-yet-undeclared candidate, Beto O’Rourke, the former congressman who narrowly lost a senate bid to incumbent Ted Cruz in 2018 and has recently emerged as the only prospective serious challenger to Abbott.
in a hypothetical election vs. just 35 percent for Abbott, with 54 percent believing the state was “on the wrong track.” When Abbott is paired againstThe actor could have other advantages, too, such as the ability to potentially raise a massive war chest and dominate media interest. Texas includes 20 different media markets, second only to California in number, which makes it a highly difficult state for a typical campaign. “You either need money or ‘earned media’ — the ability to get coverage no matter what,” saysgoes to Tyler, he’ll get coverage. We’re also a no-limit [fundraising] state” so if a Hollywood backer “wants to write him a million-dollar check,” they can. In March, the actor held a “We’re Texas” concert fundraiser in March raising $7.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Texas appeals judge's temporary injunction barring enforcement of Texas abortion law
Read more »
Texas high school gives 'all clear' after active shooterBREAKING: Unknown suspect apparently shot multiple people before fleeing the scene, according to internal police briefing. Number of victims not immediately clear. 'We don't have any confirmation that the shooter is in custody,' JoshMargolin reports.
Read more »
Paris Texas Surprise-Release New EP, Red Hand Akimbo: ListenListen to the surprise new Paris Texas (ParisTexasUSA) record, 'Red Hand Akimbo':
Read more »
Elon Musk says Tesla will move HQ from California to TexasTesla will relocate its headquarters from Palo Alto, California, to Austin, Texas, though the electric car maker will keep expanding its manufacturing capacity in the Golden State, CEO Elon Musk says.
Read more »
Tesla to move headquarters to Texas from Palo AltoDisenchanted with California's political environment, Elon Musk said Tesla will relocate its corporate offices to Austin but will continue to expand in California as well.
Read more »
Abortions resume in some Texas clinics after judge halts lawAbortions have resumed in at least six Texas clinics after a federal judge halted the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. Amy Hagstrom Miller is the president of Whole Woman's Health, which has four clinics in Texas
Read more »