‘This is a change-election year’: Texas Dem puts governor’s race in play

Longtime Republican incumbent Governor Greg Abbott is facing an unexpectedly tough challenge from Democratic state lawmaker Gina Hinojosa. Abbott has spent heavily on ads, supported by a massive war chest that includes a $5 million contribution from Elon Musk. Hinojosa is tapping into voter discontent regarding data centers, governance, and a controversial school voucher program.

CNN’s Anderson Cooper hosts Democratic strategist Paul Begala and conservative talk radio host Mark Davis to debate Texas’s political climate.

0:00 A surprisingly competitive race for Texas governor
1:28 Gina Hinojosa criticizes Abbott over his relationship with Musk
4:24 Paul Begala and Mark Davis discuss Abbott’s re-election chances
6:00 Very conservative Texans are supporting Talarico for Senate

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