Is This the Nastiest Senate Race in America? Inside the Texas Primary Battle

The Smerconish Podcast · Feb 27, 2026 · 27m

Hear Ben and Michael break down:

The GOP civil war between establishment and MAGA

The brutal Cornyn ad targeting Paxton’s personal life

Why Trump hasn’t endorsed (and whether he will)

Democrats’ unexpected strategy to win back young men

And whether “bro politics” and religious messaging can flip Texas

Is this race headed for a runoff? Can moderation survive the primaries? And in 2026, does infidelity even matter to voters anymore?

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