During his speech at the Texas Republican Party Convention on Thursday, former Texas Governor Rick Perry issued a strong warning to national Democrats who are investing heavily in Wendy Davis’ gubernatorial campaign.
Perry dismissed the idea that Texas could turn blue, delivering a fiery statement:
“The national Democrats think Texas is the new battleground. Well, let’s be really clear: Texas will be their political burial ground!”
Democrats’ Push to Flip Texas
Democrats have long viewed Texas as a potential swing state, given its growing population and shifting demographics. Wendy Davis, the Democratic nominee for governor, gained national attention for her 2013 filibuster against abortion restrictions, making her a key figure in the party’s efforts to challenge Republican dominance in Texas.
National Democratic donors and strategists have poured significant resources into her campaign, hoping to mobilize new and minority voters and break the Republican stronghold.
Rick Perry’s Response: Texas Will Stay Red
Perry’s speech emphasized that Texas remains solidly Republican, boasting a strong economy, conservative values, and a history of GOP leadership. His statement reinforces the Republican Party’s confidence that Texas will continue to reject progressive policies and remain a conservative stronghold.
His bold claim that Texas will be Democrats’ “political burial ground” reflects Republican determination to defend the state from Democratic influence.