Experts pounce on Dem upset in Texas: 'This will send shockwaves through Republican party'
The Democrats flipped a highly watched seat in deep red Texas, despite Donald Trump's strong endorsement, and political insiders say the result will be disastrous for the Republican party.
We reported on how Trump went to bat hard for a Republican running for a Texas state senate seat, but ultimately Democrats had a massive "shock upset" instead. Trump's candidate, Leigh Wambsganss, was defeated soundly.
The reactions poured in.
Dem strategist Matt McDermott called it a "huge political earthquake in Texas tonight as Democrats flipped a State Senate seat from red to blue in a district Trump won by 17 points," and noted, "Trump personally waded in — endorsing the Republican and personally urging base turnout — and was dealt a massive loss."
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Columnist Greg Sargent said, "
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Mattie Timmer chimed in, saying, "