Abbott Votes, Predicts Strong Showing With Latinos
Attorney General Greg Abbott voted with his family Thursday, then confidently predicted he would reach his goal of a strong finish in heavily Hispanic South Texas. The Republican candidate for governor said he was buoyed by the long lines at the Randall’s grocery store in south Austin, where he cast a vote alongside his wife, Cecilia, and his teenage daughter, Audrey.
“I feel good,” Abbott said. “I feel good about the long line that we were in. Voter turnout seems to be up today, but I’m going to be campaigning today through Election Day because I want to ...
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Susan Clark via Texas Tribune on Facebook
He's delusional.
Alan Alexander Arismendez via Texas Tribune on Facebook
lololol. You won't cross 40% among Latinos, mijito. Dream on.
Tony Carver via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Oh sure 5 days from the election he's now calling it "The Valley", for the last couple of years he's referd to it as a "third world country".... But sure Latinos are just gonna let that one slide.
Daniel Grossi via Texas Tribune on Facebook
He'll win in a landslide. I wonder who Barbie will vote for
Roy Dean via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Ve te la chingada Abbott!
Craig Steiger via Texas Tribune on Facebook
They won't be voting for Abbott! He seems to think the commercial with his Latino mother-in-law will influence them to vote for him....
Larry P. Lanclos via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Wendy is about to lose by the largest margin for a Democrat running for Governor in Texas history.
Dana Dixon via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Latinos are not stupid.
Noel Barragan via Texas Tribune on Facebook
He was in el paso and didnt even know
Natalia Rene via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I hope he loses.
Daniel Grossi via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Abbott will win by a landslide. Wonder who wendy will vote for
Edward De La Cruz via Texas Tribune on Facebook
The man is as delusional as his supporters. And I'll be glad when I don't have to see his mother in law campaign commercial. Go Wendy Davis!!!
Aron Peña via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Even with all the Democratic corruption, mail ballot fraud, politiquerras, voter assistance abuses, and Drug monies used for Democratic GOTV, Abbott will get very close to winning the Valley! #ImWithAbbott
Erik Noriega via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Behahaha! He's delusional.
Chuck Cornell via Texas Tribune on Facebook
It's not just Latinos here in the Valley. I voted today and not for Mr. Abbot. He does not speak to me. Or for me.
Tina Jansen-Keagy via Texas Tribune on Facebook
hahahahahhahahahahhahahahahahahh, idiot.
Ben Sanders via Texas Tribune on Facebook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VPowUVUo5o
Cheryl Yvette Fuentes via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I don't think so!
Christyne Harris via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Why can't Greg Abbott EVER answer a straight question with a straight answer?
Terri Scott Magnotti via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Wow, positive word choice from texas tribune about Abbott. What a surprise. Your bias continues to entertain.
Bambi Clark via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Just another billionaire bought Republican.
Michael A Dominguez via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I'm sure he'll get the vote of some aspirational Republicans down there.
Janice Gilliland Hobbs via Texas Tribune on Facebook
That's pretty ridiculous! I don't know any Latinos who would vote for Abbott. Some people are smart enough to not vote against their best interests. I voted for Wendy Davis because she speaks for everyone, not just old, white, rich men.
Chuck Waldrep via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Because if all he has done for them?Or because like the Bushes he has some little brown ones.
Lynne Dobson via Texas Tribune on Facebook
disgusting man…in every sense. Shameful and tragic if we ( not me) elect him.
Jake Billingsley via Texas Tribune on Facebook
It's hard for me to imagine why anyone of Texans spirit would support a candidate for elected office who wants respect, accessibility, and accommodations for their own disability, yet who tries to deprive three million other Texans with disabilities of those same rights by repeatedly using their power to argue in federal and state courts, though unsuccessfully, that Texas does not have to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act. That is just not what the spirit of Texas is about.
Scott Wanner via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Tired of the Liberal bureaucracy draining me ... Early Voted all RED
Susan Jones Salter via Texas Tribune on Facebook
God who,cares
Tboy Derouen via Texas Tribune on Facebook
STX needs something or someone it looks very poor down here. We just as soon be called Mexico.
Joe Parra via Texas Tribune on Facebook
For sure this Latino did not vote for Abbott
Matt Martinez via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I definitely did not vote for him here in Hidalgo County!!!
Jeffrey Dickey via Texas Tribune on Facebook
My wife and I voted for him.
George Puente via Texas Tribune on Facebook
You people need to stop drinking that democrat kook aid. The RGV is like a 3 world country with all of the connection politicians have. Look at our the old sherif and the drug unit or the jp that's just got indicted.. Be smart vote for the best candidate not for a party.
Pat Evans via Texas Tribune on Facebook
God forbid ....he is such a horrendous unqualified person ..we are already the laughing stock of the whole united states. Now we are comedy central.
Marina Brown via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Yeah that's what we need another dumb bag like Perry... No way Abbott!
Thomas Baker via Texas Tribune on Facebook
If Hispanics support his candidacy they will be sadly disappointed and not included in the Abbott agenda.
Sam Davis via Texas Tribune on Facebook
He made sure some can't vote against him by use of voter ID. Apparently Abbott has a low estimation of the Valley's IQ.
Enrique Elizondo via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Not omnly crippled but also stupid
Daniel Grossi via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Even with all the voter fraud being perpetrated by the democrats recently there's no way any will win. Wendy doesn't stand a chance and she can thank her stance on the issues
Olga Pina via Texas Tribune on Facebook
He means 'the third world country' referring to Latinos in the valley of South Texas...HYPOCRITE!
John Morales via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Two things to never argue with someone, religion and politics. It's pointless. All the ranting and blathering these past few months won't mean a thing on November 4th. All the numbers indicate that Abbott is poised to win and so is Patrick. By the way, those who haven't been to the valley but denounce the third world comment anyway are just plain fools. It's terrible there. I've been to third world countries and I see very little difference. It's depressing and its been that way for a long time. The only hopeful change may come from the oil companies that moved in decently.
Alfonso Moreno via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Mr. Abbott got my vote !!!
Betsy Bitter via Texas Tribune on Facebook
He is running such a positive campaign. He is so friendly and family oriented. Can't wait to see him be Governor of Texas!
Jose B. Gonzalez via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Abbott didn't get my vote...
John Morales via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I wonder if young Mr Klineburg suffers from the same ideology that most liberals do. Namely, the assume that all minorities share that same ideological mindset. That is the problem in a nutshell. Liberals (and Conservatives) fail to realize that the minority of people are quite traditional in their values. That being the case, its merely a matter of education. My very liberal friend said today that the only way Texas will turn blue is if they hold their breath.
John Morales via Texas Tribune on Facebook
"majority of people"