OM DENNE EPISODE
Huge numbers of Texans voted at their very first opportunity yesterday - some enduring waits of over two hours. Donald Trump and James Talarico will both appear in Lubbock on the same day next Tuesday, October 27. A new University of Houston poll shows independent voters tacking significantly towards the Democrats. And Matthew McConaughey, in an effort to promote independent candidates, has ended up facing a significant backlash over his empty messaging.
Lone Star Left: https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/something-is-happening-in-texas
KCBD TV Lubbock: https://www.kcbd.com/video/2026/10/19/trump-talarico-both-holding-rallies-lubbock-oct-27/
Jezebel: https://www.jezebel.com/loud-and-proud-matthew-mcconaughey
San Antonio Express-News: https://www.expressnews.com/news/texas/article/matthew-mcconaughey-backlash-midterm-elections-22483770.php
WOAI San Antonio (right wing garbage warning): https://woai.iheart.com/featured/san-antonios-first-news/content/2026-10-19-house-speaker-says-south-texas-will-decide-control-of-congress/
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