I always thought this race would be a heavy lift, but damn!!!
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/...
Abbott and Davis are the respective Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates. The poll found that 49 percent of women said they preferred Abbott over Davis while 41 percent said they preferred Davis to Abbott. Meanwhile 53 percent of men said they prefer Abbott while 32 percent said they prefer Davis.
Over all, the poll found Abbott leading Davis, 51 percent to 37 percent, virtually unchanged from PPP's findings in November which had Abbot leading Davis, 50 percent to 35 percent.
Despite this news, Texas Dems should use her popularity within the party to build a foundation for 2018 and 2020 State races, which will determine reapportionment. That matters more than anything else. I still think the race will be closer in the end, with her getting 44-46% on heavy Latino turnout. This is where the Castro brothers can shine. No one will blame them or the state party leadership if she loses, but if she is north of 45%, that is something to build on and brag about.
But I have to say I am shocked that she losing among women voters. Damn!!!