Democrats are getting their hopes up after a recent poll showed Beto O'Rourke 'virtually tied' with Greg Abbott in governor's race.
, and Abbott has remained relatively unscathed by scandal or major controversy.
On top of other factors, the Lyceum poll was likely conducted too far out in advance to hold water come November, he added: “Their poll implies that the Democratic brand is thriving — and in Texas in particular — when it’s struggling so bad nationwide.” But despite the poll’s problems, Macauley said, such registered voter surveys show the race is more competitive than the incumbent might like. It’ll keep Abbott sweating and campaigning at the same time it puts O’Rourke within striking distance.
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