Longtime Texas Republican Says GOP Has Become a 'Cult'
Summary
Former Texas Republican Congressman Alan Steelman said President Donald Trump has turned the GOP into a “cult organized around one man.” Steelman is among former Texas Republicans backing Democrat James Talarico in his U.S. Senate race against Ken Paxton, while several cited polls show a close contest.Key Facts
- Alan Steelman represented Texas in Congress during the 1970s and previously led the Dallas County Republican Party.
- Steelman said the Republican Party had changed since Trump’s rise to political prominence and no longer reflected principles he associated with past Republican presidents.
- Roughly 25 former Texas Republicans have campaigned for Talarico, according to the article.
- Talarico’s campaign released a list of more than 20 Republicans endorsing him over Paxton.
- Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Phillips said his endorsement reflected concerns about Paxton’s public career and that he believed Talarico would serve with dignity and honor.
- Neil Bush, brother of former President George W. Bush, said he voted for Talarico because character matters more than party affiliation.
- An ActiVote survey of 400 likely voters conducted October 22–28 showed Talarico leading Paxton 52.1% to 47.9%, with a 4.9-point margin of error.
- A Fox News poll conducted October 15–19 found the race tied at 49%, according to the article.
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