TX-SEN: Cook Political Report moves the race to Tossup

[RandySF]

Texas has earned a place in the Toss Up column. GOP U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz isn’t terribly popular, and while that might not necessarily be a problem is a red state, Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke and his message have generated a great deal of enthusiasm among Democrats and independents, as well as Democratic donors across the country who have filled his campaign war chest. At this point, he has outraised Cruz and outspent him on television. A Toss Up rating makes both parties nervous: Republicans for obvious reasons and Democrats because it creates an expectation that they will start spending money on the race. For that matter, Republicans aren’t anxious to spend money in such an expensive state either. The Club for Growth is investing in the race on Cruz’s behalf, but O’Rourke has campaigned against PAC money and outside spending so having the party swoop in with millions in television advertising might well be counterproductive. O’Rourke has earned this rating, but getting the last couple of points to overtake Cruz and win the seat will be difficult though not utterly impossible.


https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/senate/senate-overview/september-senate-overview-three-ratings-changes


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[Colombo123]

1. I sent 200 for

Beto. 👩‍🍳 ng so hot

[bigbrother05]

2. Dems should spend in GOTV efforts across the state

With Beto pulling in good numbers, local organizers will have better opportunities to expand past activities. This would work for all Dems on any ballot in TX and help pick up House seats too.

General ads pointing to GOP efforts (Tom Delay?) to suppress and gerrymander the state for policies that hurt women and middle class families could swell the turnout.