Joe Rogan touts Texas Dem James Talarico on podcast September 16 Texas Democrat has 61% shot at victory over state AG based on average of nine forecasts with swing of dozen points on Kalshi in a week as GOP gov goes from 90%-plus favorite before Dallas convention to 77% based on projections average. more   Tentative forecast has Dems +9 in west wing fights as Burrows strike force plans 27 stops in October in cities and suburbs where 25 to 30 Republican seats could be at risk despite facade of nonchalance at caucus event amid blue wave threat. more Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows at TPPF event Sept 10   Gina Hinojosa works the phones for Texas governor bid September 16 Talarico probability of win hits record highs on prediction markets after Siena/ReconMR survey gives Republicans serious scare with Democrat ahead of third-term governor for first time as Emerson poll has incumbent ahead by 3 in race that could go to wire. more   Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego at Bobby Pulido rally September 13   Ken Paxton captured on cell phone video in London on Fourth of July Democrat Talarico vaults to 56% favorite on Polymarket amid revelations of July 4th confrontation American couple says Texas Senate candidate initiated when man who filmed AG with girlfriend claims he yelled and got physical in bid to grab camera. more   Bo French asks Elon Musk why X censoring ad for RRC bid September 8 Governor and other GOP nominees run risk of looking like they're embracing or condoning racism by staying mum or failing to call for candidate to suspend campaign or for voters to reject him amid fear of hurting their own bids. more   Bo French puts railroad commission race that had been quiet back on the map with posting of Texas-Ohio State game crowd picture on social media in move that draws swift rebuke from Cornyn who asks if other leaders will speak up or look the other way on racism. more GOP RRC nominee Bo French posts UT fans picture September 13   Congress candidates Eric Flores and Tano Tijerina in Dallas September 10 President's bizarre treatment of Paxton at RNC event with shots at personal appearance and speech could stem from AG claim he would not quit race if Cornyn won endorsement for runoff despite Trump's demands. more