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My source is the 2018 senate election.

Robert was defeated despite overwhelming publicity from out of state sources, and being backed by a father in law that 'conservatively' has a 500mm net worth (as of 2 years ago, during which time the S&P 500 has nearly doubled).

Texas was too smart for him.

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Ok. So again, that's his father in law not Beto. but yeah the father in law did spend a few hundreds of thousands on pacs supporting Beto's political career. Which is chump change at that level.

"Too smart" is a very subjective statement. We have Abbott and I'd argue that anyone who voted for him is mostly braindead. Beto isn't my dream leader but at least he's not openly hostile to anyone but a very specific type brand of crazy/religious extreme.

The article is about how many people are moving to Texas. Abbott must not be too hostile.

He's openly hostile. He's specifically told people coming from CA to not "blow it" when they get here. He makes regular threats against Austin for calling him out on being a hypocrite and trying to overstep authority. Can't help it if people don't pay attention. It's genuinely harder to see until you're in the middle of it though.

And hostile depends heavily on your perspective.

If you are a woman who values access to healthcare, specifically abortion, he is very hostile to your wellbeing and interests.

But there are plenty of others who feel the exact opposite in Texas since obviously he is elected. Just brushing aside for a different thread arguing about lopsided representation lol.

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