{"id":2193588,"date":"2024-03-05T22:15:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T03:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-sweeps-texas-with-double-bidens-votes-days-after-dueling-border-visits\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T22:20:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T03:20:08","slug":"trump-sweeps-texas-with-double-bidens-votes-days-after-dueling-border-visits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-sweeps-texas-with-double-bidens-votes-days-after-dueling-border-visits\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump dominates Texas, doubling Biden&#8217;s votes after border visits"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-sweeps-texas-with-double-bidens-votes-days-after-dueling-border-visits%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2193588&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"image.jpg\" alt=\"Image\"><br \/>\n      <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Former President Donald Trump dominates the state of Texas, paving his way to the Republican nomination.<\/p>\n<p>With nearly half of the votes counted, Trump leads Haley \u2062with an impressive 75 percent of the vote,\u200c securing a \u200dvictory in the second-largest delegate state. Meanwhile, former South \u200cCarolina Gov. Nikki Haley continues her losing streak, receiving just over 19 percent of the vote.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden is projected to win the state&#8217;s 244 delegates in the Democratic primary.\u200b However, he falls\u2064 far behind Trump in terms\u2063 of\u2063 votes, with Trump receiving over 1\u200b million votes compared to Biden&#8217;s 486,597 votes.<\/p>\n<p>Texas Republicans also consider \u200cpropositions aimed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vulnerable-senate-democrat-opposes-ending-title-42\/\" title=\"Vulnerable Senate Democrat Opposes Ending Title 42\">strengthening border security<\/a> \u2063and \u200bpreventing the\u2064 employment of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-urge-americans-to-stay-home-in-january-knowing-no-one-would-show-up-for-a-stolen-inauguration\/\" title=\"Democrats Urge Americans to Stay Home in January Knowing No One Would Show Up for a Stolen Inauguration\">illegal aliens<\/a>. These propositions receive\u200b overwhelming support from voters.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200bthe 2020 election, Trump\u200c triumphed over Biden in Texas, securing over 52 percent of the vote.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s recent victory comes after both him and Biden made visits to the southern border. Biden&#8217;s \u2062visit to Brownsville\u200c saw minimal illegal crossings, while Trump&#8217;s\u2064 visit to Eagle Pass witnessed a significant surge in illegal activity.<\/p>\n<p>Biden pretends \u2063to\u200b be unaware of Trump&#8217;s visit, claiming he had already planned his own trip. \u2062Trump, on the other hand, \u200bfocuses \u2063on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/migrant-encounters-at-southern-border-top-1-million-in-fy-2023-outpacing-2022\/\" title=\"\"Migrant Encounters\" at Southern Border Top 1 Million in FY 2023, Outpacing 2022\">border crisis caused<\/a> by the Biden administration&#8217;s disastrous policies.<\/p>\n<p>Illegal border crossings have skyrocketed under Biden&#8217;s leadership, and he has struggled to shift the blame onto Trump and House Republicans. Polls \u2062show that the border crisis has become a top concern for voters, with more Americans trusting Trump\u2064 to handle the situation.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Brianna Lyman is an elections correspondent at The Federalist.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-image data-amount=\"5\">\n<h2>Popular<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What challenges\u200b and criticisms \u2062does Trump face in maintaining his dominance in Texas, and how might these\u2063 affect the state&#8217;s political\u2063 landscape<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Sive margin of 15 points in the Texas primary\u2063 election. This solidifies his \u2062position \u200cas the frontrunner and cements his control over the Republican Party in the Lone Star State.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s stronghold in Texas should come as no surprise. Texas has long been considered a stronghold \u200cfor conservative politics and Republican candidates. In fact, Trump\u2064 won Texas \u200din both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, securing a significant number of electoral votes and further solidifying his popularity among Texans.<\/p>\n<p>His dominance in the state can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, Trump&#8217;s brash and \u200dunapologetic style resonates with many Texans\u200c who appreciate his direct and \u200cno-nonsense approach to politics.\u200d His blunt rhetoric and willingness to take on controversial issues have endeared him to many \u200cconservative voters in the state.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Trump&#8217;s policies\u2064 align \u2062with the values and priorities of many Texans. His emphasis on border security and immigration\u2062 resonates with the state&#8217;s demographic concerns. Texas shares a long border with Mexico, and \u200dimmigration\u200d has been a key\u2064 issue for many Texans for years. Trump&#8217;s promise to build a border wall and crack down on illegal immigration garnered significant support in the state.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Trump&#8217;s policies \u200don energy and deregulation have also gained traction in Texas. As an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/it-requires-competency-former-pennsylvania-senator-rick-santorum-on-whether-john-fetterman-can-do-the-job-with-serious-health-issues\/\" title=\"\u2018It Requires Competency\u2019: Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum On Whether John Fetterman Can Do The Job With Serious Health Issues\">energy-rich state<\/a>, many \u200dTexans \u2063have benefitted from Trump&#8217;s\u2062 pro-fossil fuel policies. His push for American energy independence and opposition to environmental regulations resonated with the state&#8217;s\u200b energy industry and led to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-congressional-veterans-endorse-virginia-republican-derrick-anderson-in-2024-house-race\/\" title=\"Two experienced Congress members endorse Virginia Republican Derrick Anderson for the 2024 House race.\">increased \u2064support<\/a>\u200d for his\u2063 candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s dominance in Texas has far-reaching\u2064 implications for both the state and the Republican Party as\u200c a whole. With\u2064 his\u2062 stronghold in\u200b Texas, Trump has\u2062 significant influence in shaping the party&#8217;s platform and selecting candidates for future \u2062elections. His popularity among Texans\u200d will likely result in a\u2063 strong showing for Republican candidates in state and local elections.<\/p>\n<p>However, Trump&#8217;s dominance in Texas is not \u200dwithout its critics and challenges. There are many moderate Republicans \u200bwho may be\u2062 disillusioned with his divisive rhetoric\u2063 and controversial actions. \u200bFurthermore, there is a growing\u200b demographic shift in Texas, \u200bwith \u2062the state becoming more diverse and potentially more favorable\u2064 to \u200dDemocratic\u200d candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, for now,\u200b Trump&#8217;s hold \u2064on Texas remains \u200dstrong. His ability to mobilize supporters and maintain a loyal base \u2062has positioned him as a formidable force in the state&#8217;s political arena. As Texas continues to play a significant role in national \u2064politics, Trump&#8217;s dominance in\u2062 the state will undoubtedly shape the future of the\u200b Republican Party and \u2064conservative politics in the years\u2062 to come.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, former President Donald Trump&#8217;s dominance in the state of Texas has\u2062 solidified his control over the Republican Party and positioned him as the frontrunner for the presidential nomination. His popularity among Texans can be attributed to his direct and no-nonsense approach to politics, alignment with the\u200b state&#8217;s values and priorities, and policies on\u200c border security and energy.\u2064 While there are challenges and critics, Trump&#8217;s stronghold in Texas will continue\u2064 to shape the future\u2062 of conservative politics in the state and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Donald Trump easily won the state of Texas, moving closer to securing the Republican nomination. With about half of the votes counted, Trump had over 75% of the vote, prompting news outlets to declare him the winner in the state. Texas, with its 161 delegates, is the second-largest delegate state<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":74,"featured_media":2193589,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"http:\/\/image.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2193588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"http:\/\/image.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2193588","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/74"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2193588"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2193588\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2193589"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2193588"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2193588"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2193588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}