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Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Episode: Is This the Nastiest Senate Race in America? Inside the Texas Primary Battle
Description: Hear Ben and Michael break down:Â
The GOP civil war between establishment and MAGA
The brutal Cornyn ad targeting Paxtonâs personal life
Why Trump hasnât endorsed (and whether he will)
Democratsâ unexpected strategy to win back young men
And whether âbro politicsâ and religious messaging can flip Texas
Is this race headed for a runoff? Can moderation survive the primaries? And in 2026, does infidelity even matter to voters anymore? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.