Gov. Greg Abbott spends millions to help down-ballot Republicans in Texas
The ads are served to targeted voters in each district depending on what the Abbott campaign has modeled as each voterโs top issue. โSo, remember, on health care, Texas Republicans are working for you,โ Oliverson says. The House Democratic Campaign Committee scoffed at the Abbott campaign offensive. โFrankly, given the now open warfare among Texas Republicans, Abbott's move seems more about the next GOP primary than this election." Abbottโs political stature has taken a hit as he has navigated the coronavirus pandemic, with his approval ratings sagging over the summer.