Crossfiled1 outlets · filed 27 October 2026
High gas prices could put Texas in play for Democrats
With the midterms just over a week away, many Texas voters are expressing concerns about high costs, especially for gas. Those concerns are leading some to believe James Talarico has a shot at becoming the first Democrat elected statewide in Texas since 1994.
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Both CBS News and 60 Minutes frame the story around high gas prices and broader economic concerns giving Democrats an opening in Texas and the midterms. CBS News focuses on Texas voters and says those worries are leading some to think James Talarico could become the first Democrat elected statewide since 1994. 60 Minutes is more general, saying CBS polling shows economic issues have given Democrats an edge and adding strategist reaction.
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