Democrats Could Flip the Texas House, Depending on Who You Ask

[TexasTowelie]

Texas has long been viewed as an impenetrable Republican stronghold. But this is a wildcard year, where factors such as a global pandemic, social uprisings and a divisive reality star president have kept everyone on their toes.

Republicans still have the advantage, but if 2020 has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. Now, Democrats could actually have a shot at turning the Texas House blue.

No, really. Don't stop us even if you've heard this a few dozen times before.

“That’s about 50/50,” said Thomas Marshall, political science professor at the University of Texas at Arlington. “I think there are certainly some chips on the table. The question is: Can either party win the table?”

Read more: https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-house-could-turn-blue-this-year-11954373

[Sherman A1]

1. Hopefully this will come to pass

[yellowdogintexas]

2. five of the most targeted seats are in Tarrant County

We have really been busting butt to contact all our voters and get these folks a victory. Three of our incumbents are Democrats and essentially unopposed.

[AlCarroll]

3. No surprise

Houston, once a Bush stronghold, elected a gay mayor a few years ago.

Thankfully the state is changing.