Incumbent Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke appear poised to receive their respective party’s nominations in the March 1 Texas primary elections, according to a new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll. Abbott leads O’Rourke 47% to 37% in the likely though still hypothetical matchup for the November general election.
Turning to the economy, a large majority of Texans report feeling the effects of inflation. Eighty-eight percent said that based on their experience, prices for goods and services have “generally increased.” Among that group, slightly more than half, 51%, reported that rising prices have had a “major impact” on their household financial situation. …
Asked to rate President Joe Biden’s overall job performance, 44% of Texans approved and 42% disapproved. CONTINUED
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