Gov. Greg Abbott widens his lead over Beto O'Rourke as Texans prioritize immigration over abortion

What were the libs calling it? #Roevember? Democrats seemed certain that the Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade would have a huge impact at the ballot box, but polls showed that the Dobbs decision really didn’t move the meter that much. We’re sure it pained them to say it, but the Houston Chronicle reported Thursday that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over challenger Beto O’Rourke is widening as voters prioritize immigration over abortion.

🧵 Gov. Greg Abbott's lead is widening over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a Spectrum News/Siena College poll of likely voters released Thursday.https://t.co/IAL3uRym6r pic.twitter.com/42581a82b2

— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) September 22, 2022

The poll also indicated that Texas voters may consider immigration a more important issue than abortion. About 31 percent of respondents said immigration was their top concern ahead of the midterms, while 22 percent said the same for abortion. pic.twitter.com/fb7CzhVpFq

— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) September 22, 2022

And Beto O’Rourke’s plan to secure the border is …? Heck, even Abbott isn’t doing enough — nobody is.

When asked to rank their top two issues, though, the numbers evened out — 13 percent said immigration was their first or second choice; it was 12 percent for abortion. Texans overwhelmingly consider the economy and inflation their highest priority. pic.twitter.com/c7vD2C6TxD

— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) September 22, 2022

The economy and inflation, huh? Crazy.

I don't believe this at all… everyone I speak to says they're voting for Beto.

— dbaimbridge59 (@dbaimbridge59) September 22, 2022

OK then.

Are there really that many Texans who hate immigrants & women?

— FattyCat (@CharIowa1) September 22, 2022

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Yes. It’s Texas. Even the women hate themselves.

Abbott widens lead over O'Rourke in Texas governor's race as voters focus on race and hate over abortion.

— Jay Sherman (@jstherealcritic) September 22, 2022

We get the idea that people who follow the Houston Chronicle don’t represent the majority of Texans. There are people in the replies saying they’re unfollowing and canceling their subscriptions over these poll results.

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