Abbott strategist @granitewinger debriefs with reporters, predicting "known-down, drag-out fight" against @BetoORourke. He says Abbott will spend more than $100M.
"We're gonna take the wood to this guy," Carney says. "We're not gonna take him off the mat." #TXGOV
"We're gonna take the wood to this guy," Carney says. "We're not gonna take him off the mat." #TXGOV
Will Abbott shift to the middle for the general election? "Greg Abbott's never shifted on an issue for elections, ever," Carney says.
How much influence does @DonHuffines have over Abbott going forward? "Who?" Carney asks.
More seriously, Carney says he hopes Huffines stays engaged "and spends some of his money to help candidates win in the general election."
More seriously, Carney says he hopes Huffines stays engaged "and spends some of his money to help candidates win in the general election."
"We haven't taken a position on the AG's race, and I don't know that we will" in the runoff, Carney says
Carney: "We will erase on the whiteboard all of the thoughts that Tarrant County is changing"
Refreshing candor from a political consultant...
Will Abbott debate O'Rourke? "It depends," Carney says. "If it's a competitive race, maybe. If it's not, probably not."
Will Abbott debate O'Rourke? "It depends," Carney says. "If it's a competitive race, maybe. If it's not, probably not."
Carney on Abbott's transgender care investigation order: "That is a 75-80% winner. ... That is a winning issue. Texans have common sense."
"This is why the Democrats across the country are out of touch."
"This is why the Democrats across the country are out of touch."
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