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Texas conservatives are ‘breaking rank’ and pledging to vote Democrat
In Texas, some Republicans are reporting that they are ‘breaking rank’ and pledging to vote Democrat. This sentiment stems from Republicans who are angry at Gov. Greg Abbott’s refusal to block data centers, providing hope for an upset among his Democratic challenger.
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