EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 7 MIN
Tara discusses a Federalist article on Senate GOP support in Texas.
from The Tara Show
On The Tara Show, hosts Tara and Lee Rogers analyze a recent headline from The Federalist asserting that the Senate GOP leadership would rather cede Texas to Democrats than back its own grassroots voters. The discussion centers on the primary race in Texas between Republican candidate Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, highlighting claims that Senate Republican campaign arms spent heavily in the primary against Paxton and are now withholding funds for the general election. The host argues that this lack of financial backing stems from establishment opposition to grassroots conservative candidates and warns that withholding support risks handing a key Senate race to Democrats.
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In this commentary segment from The Tara Show, host Tara and co-host Lee Rogers evaluate an article published by The Federalist titled "GOP Would Rather Cede Texas To Dems Than Its Own Voters". The hosts discuss the political dynamics surrounding the Texas Senate race, where Republican nominee Ken Paxton faces Democratic candidate James Talarico following a competitive primary against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The segment focuses on comments by Senator John Kennedy indicating that the Senate GOP's campaign arm lacks budgeted funds to assist Paxton's general election campaign. Tara criticizes Senate Republican leadership—including figures such as Senator Tim Scott and Majority Leader John Thune—for allocating millions during primary races while refusing to direct PAC resources toward securing Paxton's victory in Texas. The hosts characterize this approach as an establishment betrayal of conservative voters, contending that the party leadership prefers risking a Democratic victory over supporting non-establishment nominees who challenge the party status quo.
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