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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 37 MIN

Could this finally be the year for Texas Democrats?

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

It’s been more than thirty years since a Democrat won state-wide in Texas. But some think a voter backlash against President Trump’s policies could end that drought and that Democratic nominee for Senate James Talarico, could defeat either of his two Republican challengers, John Cornyn or Ken Paxton in the general election. Or are his chances just a blue mirage? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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