Could Texas Turn Blue? The Midterm Battlegrounds and Trump

Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella are joined by Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha to break down the races shaping the midterms, including whether Texas is becoming more competitive and what James Talarico’s momentum could mean for Ken Paxton. They also look at the upcoming Republican midterm convention in Dallas and whether President Trump can get his voters to turn out when he isn’t on the ballot. Plus, Chuck weighs in on key Senate races in Michigan, Massachusetts and Maine and what they could mean for control of the Senate. Topics Discussed 0:00 Welcome to Practically Political 1:12 Chuck Rocha Joins the Show 1:35 James Talarico, Ken Paxton and the Texas Senate Race 9:03 The Texas Governor’s Race and the Midterms 18:01 Michigan, Maine and the Senate Races Practically Political releases new episodes weekly. Make sure to like and subscribe for more conversations on the biggest stories shaping politics.