Will Trump’s Failures Cost the G.O.P. in Texas?
2/28/202635 min
The Texas Senate primary is three days away, and it’s a high-stakes race. With President Trump slumping in the polls and voters disenchanted with his handling of the economy, Democrats could have a shot at this traditionally Republican state. For this week’s round table, Opinion’s national politics writer Michelle Cottle joins the columnists Jamelle Bouie and David French to discuss Trump’s ineffective State of the Union address, what to expect on Tuesday and what the races reveal about the challenges facing both parties.
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[upbeat music] This is The Opinions, a show that brings you a mix of voices from New York Times Opinion. You've heard the news. Here's what to make of it.
Michelle Cottle· Host0:41
[upbeat music] I'm Michelle Cottle. I cover national politics for New York Times Opinion, and this week we've got the band back together. I've got my fabulous colleagues, David French coming to us from Chicago, and our man in Charlottesville, Jamelle Bouie. Guys, good to see you as always.
David French· Panelist1:09
Hey, Michelle.
Jamelle Bouie· Panelist1:09
Hey, Michelle. Hey, David.
Michelle Cottle· Host1:11
All right. Today we're gonna talk about the center of the electoral universe in the coming week, Texas, and the emerging cracks in Trump's coalition. Usual caveat, we are recording this on Thursday, and Trump is set to head to Texas on Friday, ahead of the state's