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- politics@lemmy.world
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott for governor Tuesday, denying the Republican a record fourth term and triggering a political earthquake in a state that has not seen a Democrat sit in the governor’s mansion this century.
Abbott conceded at 10 p.m. at his results watch party. He said he had just gotten off the phone with Hinojosa to congratulate her.
“I love our state. It has been an honor to serve it. And know that we are leaving Texas in far better shape than it’s ever been. Together, we’ve accomplished a lot,” he said.
With a populist campaign promise to revitalize public schools and purge state government of undue corporate and billionaire influence, Hinojosa overcame a more than four-to-one spending disparity to topple the three-term Republican incumbent as part of a blue wave that washed over a long drought-ridden state for Democrats.
Though he launched his reelection bid with the power of incumbency, seemingly limitless fundraising and extensive party infrastructure in place, Abbott was ultimately unable to withstand the intense political headwinds facing the GOP this cycle.
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Good. Fuck Greg Abbot. That corrupt piece of shit should Burn in Hell.
Democrats not only won the Texas governor’s race, but also lieutenant governor, attorney general, agricultural commissioner, railroad commissioner, multiple state supreme court and state board of education seats, and flipped the Texas House blue. We’re facing an entirely new state government in Texas and I’m here for it.
now they can start intergrating the power grid, and reversing the gerrymandered districts.
“I love our state. It has been an honor to serve it. And know that we are leaving Texas in far better shape than it’s ever been. Together, we’ve accomplished a lot,” he said.
Shut the fuck up you useless piece of shit.
remember hes responsible for lawsuits essentially paying out very little, while his lawsuits gave him millions. also many ice facilities are in texas.
Holy FUCKING shit. I did NOT expect Texas of all places to go swing state. This is insane.
It’s not even close which is shocking
This Queer is cheering for you Steers! Great job, Texas!
He can take a long roll off a short pier. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
I’ve been using that clip from Mac and Me, it fits.
Abbott was a vile piece of shit and was long since due for him to be ousted.
mr hotwheels used his bitterness from his injury to prevent others from gaining much money from lawsuits. hopefully she can reverse that law.
Gina and Angie were my stretch wishes. Glad I got one of the 2!
With all the influx, Texas is going to get like 4 new reps after the next census, having a dem governor means that they can veto any ratfuckery with the maps. Good job, Texazul!
