Another special election, another jaw-dropping Democratic overperformance. This time, in Tarrant County, Texas.
Benedict Donald must have been worried, because he phoned in last-minute endorsements of the GOP candidate for State Senate District 9. Really? Trump has to tear himself away from his ballroom plans to rush out a statement of support for a Republican in Texas?
The thing is, it didn't work. The Democrat, Taylor Rehmet, squished Repub Leigh Wambsganss by an Abigail-Spanbergerish margin of 15 points. (!) Just for the record, District 9 isn't pink, or rose, or light red — it's deep, dark, ruby, blood-red. It went for Benedict Donald by 17 points in 2024. The Hill, not a publication known for its fondness for our side, called the result "stunning" and a "shock upset."
Well, we don't know about "shock." Team Rehmet obviously worked to get their vote out. And maybe folks in this district who normally vote Republican didn't this time. Or both. But it's not like the GOP hasn't had warning bells clanging like mad in all the latest public opinion polls. Perhaps they just covered their ears? We cats PURR.
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