52% of Texans view Abbott in a favorable manner; only 42% have an unfavorable outlook on the Republican governor. Meanwhile, just 36% of Texans maintain a favorable view of O’Rourke. A whopping 47% view O’Rourke unfavorably.
The news gets better for Abbott and worse for O’Rourke, though. In the following six key issues to Texas voters (the economy, the Second Amendment, the US-Mexico border, election regulations, responses to COVID, and abortion), more voters say Abbott would do a better job than O’Rourke.
Finally, Quinnipiac’s poll revealed the Texas governor has a 53% job approval rating. Only 41% of Texans currently disapprove of Abbott’s leadership as governor.
The bigger picture
All things considered, Abbott is very likely to secure a third term as the governor of the Lone Star State. It’s also worth noting that weeks ago, when O’Rourke campaigned in Houston, one of the city’s residents told him to “get the h*ll out” and never return.
O’Rourke’s policies have alienated a significant amount of Texas voters. He may be better off seeking the governorship in a blue state, such as New York or California.
