Also in today's newsletter: • The latest drama in the #TXSen GOP runoff • Why Dems keep strugging to land a major candidate for #VTGov • The wife of the RNC's chair disputes a report saying she's decided to run for Congress And, as always, plenty more!

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Trump will reportedly endorse John Cornyn in #TXSen GOP runoff against Ken Paxton, per @[email protected]. Election is May 26.

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Every time someone points out to the doomers that Trump didn't cancel *this* election, there's always an excuse—usually that the "stakes are too low" and "Trump doesn't care." The stakes are high as possible in #TXSen, and we know Trump cares. So why didn't he just declare Cornyn the winner?

I've seen enough: James Talarico (D) wins the #TXSEN Dem primary.

I've seen enough: Sen. John Cornyn (R) and Ken Paxton (R) advance to a GOP runoff in #TXSEN.

And, Talarico (D) takes the raw vote lead w/ a 76%-23% rout of Crockett (D) in Travis. Co. (Austin). This isn't on track to be a blowout, but he's the clear favorite. #TXSEN

Crockett (D) wins Harris Co. (Houston) early vote 54%-45% over Talarico (D), but that's not good enough w/ Talarico dominating heavily Hispanic counties. #TXSEN

As expected, Talarico (D) dominating Austin area home base, winning Hays Co. 74%-26%. He's the heavy favorite based on everything we've seen so far. #TXSEN

And, Talarico (D) wins the Nueces Co. (Corpus Christi) early vote 62%-36% over Crockett (D), the first indication he's winning Hispanic voters. If that's the case elsewhere, he's the heavy favorite to win. #TXSEN