Trump’s snub of Crenshaw may not sway Texas voters away from incumbent
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HOUSTON — Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) didn’t land President Donald Trump’s endorsement, typically a boost in competitive primaries, but Texas voters don’t seem to mind.
Crenshaw is fending off state Rep. Steve Toth in a competitive Republican primary, without the help of either the president or Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX). In a series of interviews with the Washington Examiner, Texas voters expressed that the lack of an endorsement holds little weight in their decision at the ballot box.
“I voted for Crenshaw regardless of Trump’s endorsement,” 58-year-old Cyndi Garlinger told the Washington Examiner.
Crenshaw’s relationship with the president has been on a downward decline since he did not vote to overturn the 2020 election and was outspoken on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The Texas Republican also had a fallout with the GOP TV personality Tucker Carlson last year.
Other voters in the area told the Washington Examiner they were supporters of Toth but that the president’s involvement had no impact on their support for Crenshaw’s opponent. Meanwhile, some voters threw their support behind Toth after they felt misrepresented by Crenshaw.
“When he first came on the scene, I was all for him, but he’s kind of sold out, I think, and I don’t agree with his politics anymore,” 47-year-old information technology manager John, who did not wish to have his last name published, said. “I think he’s in it for himself and not the people of Texas.”
“Personally, in regards to Dan Crenshaw, I reached out to him for some help,” 59-year-old Scott Tevington said. “I mean, he never responded to that. I’m not going to vote for him this time.”
This is not the first time Crenshaw has faced an uphill reelection battle.
The four-term congressman was able to defeat a tough primary challenge without a Trump endorsement in the 2024 election.
“I make my own opinion,” 51-year-old Stacey Pierce told the Washington Examiner on whether she takes endorsements into account. “I mean, I like that Trump endorses certain people, but if I did not like that person, his endorsement wouldn’t mean anything.”
For nearly a decade, Republican candidates have sought Trump’s endorsement, but as the president heads toward lame-duck status, these endorsements may fade from voters’ minds. The two-term president has controlled much of the GOP landscape since 2015, when he launched his first presidential bid. With him heading into his last two years, many people are left wondering how much weight he …
Why resist verification?
HOUSTON — Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) didn’t land President Donald Trump’s endorsement, typically a boost in competitive primaries, but Texas voters don’t seem to mind.
Crenshaw is fending off state Rep. Steve Toth in a competitive Republican primary, without the help of either the president or Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX). In a series of interviews with the Washington Examiner, Texas voters expressed that the lack of an endorsement holds little weight in their decision at the ballot box.
“I voted for Crenshaw regardless of Trump’s endorsement,” 58-year-old Cyndi Garlinger told the Washington Examiner.
Crenshaw’s relationship with the president has been on a downward decline since he did not vote to overturn the 2020 election and was outspoken on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The Texas Republican also had a fallout with the GOP TV personality Tucker Carlson last year.
Other voters in the area told the Washington Examiner they were supporters of Toth but that the president’s involvement had no impact on their support for Crenshaw’s opponent. Meanwhile, some voters threw their support behind Toth after they felt misrepresented by Crenshaw.
“When he first came on the scene, I was all for him, but he’s kind of sold out, I think, and I don’t agree with his politics anymore,” 47-year-old information technology manager John, who did not wish to have his last name published, said. “I think he’s in it for himself and not the people of Texas.”
“Personally, in regards to Dan Crenshaw, I reached out to him for some help,” 59-year-old Scott Tevington said. “I mean, he never responded to that. I’m not going to vote for him this time.”
This is not the first time Crenshaw has faced an uphill reelection battle.
The four-term congressman was able to defeat a tough primary challenge without a Trump endorsement in the 2024 election.
“I make my own opinion,” 51-year-old Stacey Pierce told the Washington Examiner on whether she takes endorsements into account. “I mean, I like that Trump endorses certain people, but if I did not like that person, his endorsement wouldn’t mean anything.”
For nearly a decade, Republican candidates have sought Trump’s endorsement, but as the president heads toward lame-duck status, these endorsements may fade from voters’ minds. The two-term president has controlled much of the GOP landscape since 2015, when he launched his first presidential bid. With him heading into his last two years, many people are left wondering how much weight he …
Trump’s snub of Crenshaw may not sway Texas voters away from incumbent
Why resist verification?
HOUSTON — Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) didn’t land President Donald Trump’s endorsement, typically a boost in competitive primaries, but Texas voters don’t seem to mind.
Crenshaw is fending off state Rep. Steve Toth in a competitive Republican primary, without the help of either the president or Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX). In a series of interviews with the Washington Examiner, Texas voters expressed that the lack of an endorsement holds little weight in their decision at the ballot box.
“I voted for Crenshaw regardless of Trump’s endorsement,” 58-year-old Cyndi Garlinger told the Washington Examiner.
Crenshaw’s relationship with the president has been on a downward decline since he did not vote to overturn the 2020 election and was outspoken on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The Texas Republican also had a fallout with the GOP TV personality Tucker Carlson last year.
Other voters in the area told the Washington Examiner they were supporters of Toth but that the president’s involvement had no impact on their support for Crenshaw’s opponent. Meanwhile, some voters threw their support behind Toth after they felt misrepresented by Crenshaw.
“When he first came on the scene, I was all for him, but he’s kind of sold out, I think, and I don’t agree with his politics anymore,” 47-year-old information technology manager John, who did not wish to have his last name published, said. “I think he’s in it for himself and not the people of Texas.”
“Personally, in regards to Dan Crenshaw, I reached out to him for some help,” 59-year-old Scott Tevington said. “I mean, he never responded to that. I’m not going to vote for him this time.”
This is not the first time Crenshaw has faced an uphill reelection battle.
The four-term congressman was able to defeat a tough primary challenge without a Trump endorsement in the 2024 election.
“I make my own opinion,” 51-year-old Stacey Pierce told the Washington Examiner on whether she takes endorsements into account. “I mean, I like that Trump endorses certain people, but if I did not like that person, his endorsement wouldn’t mean anything.”
For nearly a decade, Republican candidates have sought Trump’s endorsement, but as the president heads toward lame-duck status, these endorsements may fade from voters’ minds. The two-term president has controlled much of the GOP landscape since 2015, when he launched his first presidential bid. With him heading into his last two years, many people are left wondering how much weight he …
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