'Battleground for the soul of this nation': GOP infighting threatens one of party's longest-serving senators

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46% : As Democrats prepare for a potentially challenging Senate race in 2026, Texas is one of the few states that Trump won by a significant margin that the party hopes to make competitive next year.
40% : ALSO READ: 'Blunt political reality': Republican leadership won't be ditching Trump anytime soon "And in times like these, President Trump doesn't need fence sitters -- he needs warriors," Hunt continued. Republicans' concern is that this expensive intra-party dispute could greatly affect the upcoming midterm elections, which is why they are counting on Trump to step in and help address the issue.
28% : While there has been a slight shift towards Democrats in recent presidential elections, Trump won the state comfortably in 2024, raising doubts about the likelihood of Texas turning Democratic in the near future.

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