Second Reading Podcast: Texas Public Opinion and This Week's Big SCOTUS Decisions + the Emergence of Stronger Political Parties (?)

In a new Second Reading podcast, James Henson and Joshua Blank look at Texas public opinion related to some of the big Supreme Court decisions this week, and have a ranging discussion about signs of the emergence of stronger, if more polarized political parties. They also touch on news of Kelly Hancock's imminent departure as Acting Comptroller and the politics of the governor's appointment of the Republican candidate for the office, former state senator Don Huffines, rumors about an possible surprising turn in who serves as Secretary of State, and the presidential cash haul. [NOTE: the podcast was recorded mere hours before Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Don Huffines Comptroller of Public Accounts.)

 

References from the pod

Question wording: "As you may know, the 14th Amendment to the Constitution says that all children born in the United States are automatically U.S. citizens regardless of their parents' legal status. Would you favor or oppose changing the Constitution to REPEAL this part of the 14th Amendment?"

Question wording:  "Do you think anyone born in the United States should be granted U.S. citizenship?"

"Texas Democrats' Attitudes as Party Members Gather in Corpus Christi"

"Texas Republican Attitudes at the State GOP Rallies in Houston"