O'Rourke talks taking on Abbott in TX gubernatorial race: 'We're underdogs'
The March 1 primary set up a gubernatorial matchup between incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic former Congressman Beto O'Rourke. Changing demographics and increased voter turnout may help O'Rourke's chances, but multiple political strategists said the Democrat will have a steep hill to climb to victory.
In a state where a Democratic governor hasnt been elected since 1990, where Republicans overwhelmingly control the state government and in an election in which his opponent has more than seven times as much cash on hand, ORourke said he considers himself an underdog.
Were underdogs and theres no other position wed want to be in, ORourke said in an interview.
However, top advisors to Abbott view the governor's opponent a little differently.
Beto is a joke, said Dave Carney, Abbotts top political adviser. Its not anything were worried about right now.
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(Midland Reporter-Telegram)