Texas Democrats struggle to find a winning electoral formula

Poor party organization and the president’s low approval ratings are likely to hurt the party’s chances during this year’s midterms.

By Jill AmentApril 5, 2022 9:45 am, , ,

Texas Democrats face a difficult path to victory in November’s midterm elections.

Gromer Jeffers, political writer for The Dallas Morning News told Texas Standard that poor organization within the state Democratic, President Joe Biden’s dismal approval ratings plus typically low Democratic voter turnout during midterms elections are all likely to make it difficult for Democrats to win statewide.

Listen to the full interview in the audio player above.

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