Texas Republicans Are Spending Like They’re Scared | On the Ground with Joe Trippi & Carlos Sanchez

Joe Trippi is joined by veteran Texas journalist Carlos Sanchez for a ground-level look at why Texas is suddenly at the center of the 2026 fight. They break down Ken Paxton’s MAGA base, James Talarico’s response to Republican attacks, South Texas redistricting, Hispanic turnout, pocketbook pressure, and why Republicans may be spending hundreds of millions just to hold ground. Sanchez explains why South Texas is not as locked in for Republicans as Trump’s 2024 numbers may suggest, how local Democratic candidates are absorbing GOP attacks, and why immigration, inflation, housing, health care, and corruption could reshape the state’s political map. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to On the Ground with Joe Trippi 01:28 Is Texas really becoming competitive this time? 03:08 Why Texas may see $600 million in spending 04:13 What happened in the Cornyn-Paxton runoff? 05:52 Is Paxton’s MAGA base a floor or a ceiling? 07:27 Is Texas seeing a Republican sea change? 09:32 Can James Talarico beat the GOP attack machine? 11:37 Why South Texas is the key battleground 15:45 Did Republicans overreach with redistricting? 18:05 Is there really a blue wave coming? 19:16 Abbott’s $100 million war chest problem 21:18 How ICE and immigration are hitting South Texas locally 23:59 What will drive Hispanic turnout in Texas? 26:19 Why Black voters are essential in November 27:28 What issues are actually driving Texas voters? 29:15 The danger if Democrats start winning redistricted seats 30:41 Why Texas news deserts help the party in power 32:35 Carlos Sanchez’s final thoughts 🤝 Join the Lincoln Square community on Substack today for unparalleled insights, expert commentary, and news from your favorite pro-democracy voices. Subscribe for free at: https://bit.ly/4jCEUFj 🔔 Subscribe to Lincoln Square on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YEQB4N -🛍️ Get Official Pro-Democracy Merch & Protest Gear Support the movement and wear it proudly. Use code YOUTUBE for 15% off 👉 https://bit.ly/4pBuhUI 💙 Support Independent, Pro-Democracy Media Your support helps inform disengaged Americans nationwide. Every $10 reaches 1,000 voters with the facts. Donate via ActBlue: https://bit.ly/4sBec40 📲 Stay Connected with Lincoln Square Instagram:   / lincolnsquarehq   Facebook:   / lincolnsquarehq   TikTok:   / lincolnsquarehq   Sez Us: https://sez.us/user/lincolnsquarehq?1... BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lincolnsquar... YouTube:    / @lincolnsquaremedia   Xitter: https://x.com/LincolnSquareHQ Substack: lincolnsquare.media #politics #lincolnsquare #democracy #trump #lincolnproject