Jen Psaki

So Trump may be juicing up just as many voters who don't like him as he's juicing up voters who do.

That's a tough spot to be in because that primary in Texas is about to become the first real test of MAGA's electoral resistance in 2026.

As I mentioned, Senator John Cornyn has been in the United States Senate for almost a quarter of a century.

He's a favorite of the Republican old guard.

But the ride or die MAGA faithful are backing a challenge from State Attorney General Ken Paxton, who's a guy with a boatload of baggage.

And with a third candidate in the race as well, there's a good chance of a runoff because none of them are likely to earn 50% of the vote, which is required to advance in Texas.

So in the end, we could see a weakened Republican facing off against a really strong Democrat.

And that Democrat might be the Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, or it might be the state representative James Tallarico.

But more important than that specific dynamic is this one.

The midterms have begun.

And since last November, we've seen Democrats consistently outperform their numbers from 2024 by 10 points or more.

They flipped local races in deep red states, including one in Texas just four weeks ago.

Even Greg Abbott, the Republican governor who's seeking his fourth term, could be vulnerable.

As Texas voters grow frustrated at how Republicans are doing when they're in charge.

And believe me, I get it.

Texas has been the great white whale for Democrats for years.

One more conversation about Texas being purple.

I'm going to lose my hair.

But for Republicans, Texas could be the canary in the coal mine this time around.

Joining me now is the Texas state representative, Gina Hinojosa.