Texas still in red state of mind

November 1, 2014 | Updated: November 1, 2014 10:11pm

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Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Wendy Davis greets supporters before a block-walking session on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, in Killeen, Texas. A state senator from Fort Worth, Davis is a decided underdog in a fiercely conservative state, but even if she losses, the election may have more name-recognition and future appeal than many other unsuccessful candidates elsewhere in the country. (AP Photo/Will Weissert)

Will Weissert, Associated Press

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Wendy Davis, pictured campaigning Oct. 25 in Killeen, has never led Republican Greg Abbott in polling and is expected to suffer a decisive loss Tuesday.

By Mike Ward and Peggy Fikac

November 1, 2014 | Updated: November 1, 2014 10:11pm

VICTORIA — Jockeying for position to see the arriving stars Friday, more than 200 people blocked Main Street outside Fossati's, Texas' oldest delicatessen. Julie Montero, 38, a karate enthusiast from Richmond, pushed her way to the front just as the black SUV pulled up.

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