Win or lose, Beto O’Rourke will help Texas Democrats

… A new Marist College poll shows Republican Sen. Ted Cruz with a 49% to 45% advantage over Democrat Rep. Beto O’Rourke (TX-16) in the Texas Senate race. This is the latest poll that gives Cruz a small, but clear advantage in the contest. …

Why does the closeness of the race matter if Cruz is probably going to win? It’s all about driving turnout in the House races in the state, and it could help Democrats down-ballot. CONT.

Harry Enten, CNN