Pearson Grimes News Today

Texan Governor Greg Abbott has maintained his grip on America's Lone Star state for seven years, and is likely to clinch a third term later this year. For now, he must grapple with yet another mass shooting.

After a quarter century in statewide office, he remains an enigma—even to the folks who keep electing him. But the truth about the governor is hiding in plain sight.

Here they go again. New York Times Houston bureau chief J. David Goodman made Monday’s paper with this apparently newsworthy criticism of the Republican Party in Texas, “For Texas Governor, Hard Right Turn Followed a Careful Rise.”  

Here they go again. New York Times Houston bureau chief J. David Goodman made Monday’s paper with this apparently newsworthy criticism of the Republican Party in Texas, “For Texas Governor, Hard Right Turn Followed a Careful Rise.”  

Greg Abbott’s shift will face a test in next year’s election, but he has demonstrated during his career a keen sense of the political winds.