The Rise of the Texas Left.

O'ROURKE, Beto, 1972-; POLITICAL campaigns; MODERATES (Political science); POLITICAL attitudes; DEMOCRATIC Party (U.S.)

HOUSTON (Tex.); SAN Antonio (Tex.)

The article focuses on the former U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke campaign's biggest service to Texas politics was proving that statewide Democrats need not cater to a narrow swath of suburban moderates. Topics include that Democratic power in Texas has long been confined to the big cities of Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, blue dots in a vast sea of red; and mentions that Texas is a top 2020 target for congressional seats, national Democratic Party operatives appear most concerned with courting the moderate suburban voters they believe are the key to further gains in Texas.