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US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Dream of Blue Texas Rides Again

Texas Democratic primary results show James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett, while Republicans face a May runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, with major implications for 2026 Senate control.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

The Texas Primaries Were Good for James Talarico, and Bad for John Cornyn

Texas's 2026 Senate primaries reveal a Republican party torn between Trump-aligned candidates and establishment figures, with incumbent Cornyn defeating scandal-plagued Paxton despite Trump's historical dominance in GOP politics.
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