BREAKING: Talarico AHEAD in Texas | And Democrats Could Take Back the Senate
New Texas Senate polling shows Talarico leading or tied with Ken Paxton in four consecutive surveys, with Paxton’s 52% unfavorable rating and cost-of-living concerns ranked critical by 98% of voters raising serious questions about Republican Senate control in 2026.
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⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:05 The Shock Poll: Talarico’s Lead Revealed
4:30 Paxton’s Unfavorable Ratings Breakdown
6:45 Cost-of-Living & Voter Priorities
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@TheTECShow
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Four recent Texas Senate polls now show Talarico either leading or tied with Paxton — a clear shift from earlier this year when Paxton held the advantage. Paxton's favorability is underwater by 18 points (34% favorable / 52% unfavorable), while Talarico is net-positive. If Democrats hold Georgia, Michigan, and New Hampshire and pick up Ohio and Alaska, flipping Texas would give them Senate control outright.
What matters more to you in this race: the polling trend, or the fact that the Texas generic ballot still favors Republicans 49–43?
@garaf1246
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Texas, where cows and guns have more rights than women. Where minorities are the majority, yet they are governed by a very strong legislative majority white. 44% of voters feel things are going on the right direction. Beto gave me hope. Talarico gives me wings. But reality is a cement block tied to my feet. 🙄🙄
@3rdandlong
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
You need to look at SC. Annie Andrews is apparently tied with Lindsey in her Senate bid after winning nomination.
@urantiahub
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
A corrupter select another corrupter, and if people still agree, what's wrong with you Americans? Do you want to lengthen world problem? Costs are up around the world.
@Moraprecisionreloader
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Paxton doesn't look to good at all.😅😅
@AsifAli-tl6fu
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
I don't know if you're going to answer my question but I was just curious which watch are you wearing in the video
@vickeyweber8251
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Talarico wins Texas
@Susan-z6j5z
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
So embarrassing that the Republicans couldn't get a better candidate. Go Dems
@delicienstfleury1629
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
I hope & believe that Dem will win Texas!
@3467AAA
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
The Democratic Party shouldn’t put their eggs on TX. TX and FL always always vote against their own interests in the end. Unless Talarico has an 8% advantage, dems are losing.
@castaway3265
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Please do not count Fetterman in your Dem tallies. If Republicans only get 50 Senate seats, Fetterman will switch to Republican. They are already courting him actively to switch sides and he has no integrity so he will
likely do it.
@sdavismay10
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Yes, Texas is a possibility to flip that senate seat
@tonyweakley1406
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
How do y'all come up with margin of error?
@Marg-elle
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Talarico has a chance if voter rolls are not subject to purging.This is one of many tactics.
@gibbs615
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
LET'S GO TALARICO!!!💙💙💙
@LadyBlackstar
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
James has the sauce and it is 🔥 Texas HOT FIRE SAUCE 🔥 , y'all ! 🙌🏼 🤠 🙌🏾
@mygetawayart
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
The only way i see Dems winning Texas but losing Ohio, Iowa and Michigan is if the GOP completely abandons Paxton, decides that race is too expensive to defend and they'd rather defend smaller but less contentious seats. If they do decide to back Paxton, and they still lose Texas, then i don't see a way in which the GOP only loses Texas. If Texas goes, so will Ohio, so will Michigan, so will Alaska, Iowa and maybe even Nebraska.
@King-zt9fi
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Until Talarico passes 50%, Texas will always Texas.
@monnieJ27
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Brother did you see the primary? Platner drew blood, it was amazing, It really did not look like the scandals impacted him at all
@reybetancourt5200
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
get ready for the midterm help anyway donate phonebank flip the house and senate vote blue
@patrick-c8d7r
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Montana and South Carolina are in play …I think Lady Lindsey could lose this one and that smoke jumper in Montana ? Ya, he's got a shot .
@sonjo2419
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
I sure hope for Talarico✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
@Johnny-e2l1z
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Please vote blue 💙 everyone, everywhere and let's create a tsunami that cannot be denied. Say no to Paxton the pedo protector.
@freddiejenkins8370
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
TX voters will screw up!
@redgree1645
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
I love, love Talarico. Vote for James Talarico Texas 🎉❤
@phillipareed2
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
JT in TX!
@Luba-l2r
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Stop spreading bs because talarico is not leading
@maryrandle2926
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
I am a Texan and we do not trust the polls; only votes count, let's VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!
@republicrat327
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Texas is possible for Democrats
@WhatWeDo8420
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Bout time Texas.
@MissCandorJr
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Liked
@lianghorng8116
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
VOTE FOR CHANGE. GOD BLESS AMERICA.
@LuxembourgtBonbon
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Congrats 🎈🍾! . Good job 👏! .
@LuxembourgtBonbon
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Believed or not this med term is a greater opportunity again for Democrat and Independent candidates , but lightly light when it comes to Republicans ! . To me that’s could be a great victory James Talarico , believed or not the future Senator Talarico could be become either a fever favorite for President too , same things like Borack Hussein Obama , or even better than . One ❤❤❤ 💗 💕 💕 💕 love guy . Full stop ✋ 🛑 ! . .
@3dpooltile829
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Talarico is a man of morality and integrity. Paxton is a well known BS artist and white collar criminal.
@faerydae29
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
I wish Florida had a chance, we have such a good candidate running. But I hope we take back the senate and impeach and remove Trump
@HeatherGrassMi
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Love your show. Thank you 🩵
@FranciscoBirrueta
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
People in Texas please open your eyes ? Look on this unhinch maga Trump he is an idiot he doesn't care our country he says he cares Iran and netanyahu if you have a hard time to pay your food he doesn't care what he does is sleeping looking on him please invock the 25 th how can a president of us can say you are dumb pig and tugs the is an stupid look how our country is heading economy inflation gasoline prices taxes tariffs Iran war talarico has to focus on economy inflation how he can do better for you please vote 🔵🔵🔵
@CMcGee-i5r
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
I like your commentary. Pretty sober most of the time. It would be nice to see you look beyond just the polls and crosstabs and betting markets, like maybe campaign strategies the various candidates are running, and whether it seems to be working for them or not. Maybe even the type of press that they're working against from opposite leaning "news" outlets
@ronaldtakats8021
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Talerico for Texas has definitely a good chance. Go Democrats! 😁
@kathyhembyhewett6109
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
He’s got a great chance, thanks to Paxton.
@meegri9892
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 am
Texas is def looking good