Global Politics Report Editorial
Texas's 'Blue Tsunami' has former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke 'over the moon'
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke about how past efforts by him and other Democrats helped the party win big in Texas in the midterms.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Policy
Published: Nov. 07, 2026 at 05:12 PM ET
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