Poll: Beto still valiantly hanging on in his fight to remain politically dead

The majority of those surveyed listed the economy and border security as their top issues this election. The majority polled also expressed support for Abbott’s border security effort, including busing people who illegally entered Texas to blue states and cities.

According to the new Spectrum News/Siena College poll, Abbott leads O’Rourke 50% to 43%.

“Governor Abbott, who won a landslide thirteen-point race against Democratic challenger Lupe Valdez four years ago, has a seven-point lead with over six weeks until Election Day,” SCRI Director Don Levy said in a statement. “Abbott has the support of 95% of Republicans and O’Rourke has the support of 93% of Democrats, while independents tilt toward Abbott by one point.”

According to the poll, Abbott has a 47-46% favorability rating. O’Rourke has a negative 39-52% favorability rating.