A Democratic presidential candidate has not carried the state of Texas since Jimmy Carter narrowly defeated Gerald Ford in 1976, so why is a reliably red state now the linchpin that could spell electoral demise for President Donald Trump?
Texas Looks Like It May Actually Be In Play Due To 1 Surprising Statistic
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