Democrats build momentum in Texas Senate race

Democrats are seeing new signs they could make inroads in the traditionally deep-red state of Texas this fall.The party has long faced hurdles in the Lone Star State. Winning the White House race this year still looks like a long shot, and the party has experienced disappointing losses in recent cycles after former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D) nearly ousted Sen. Ted Cruz (R) in 2018. But new polling now suggests the party is competitive in Texas, both on the presidential level and