Behind the Curtain: Texas is the #1 story of America
No state looms larger, more dominant or more instructive about the future of American politics, governance and AI than Texas.Why it matters: Texas is suddenly — and unexpectedly — the American story. It's the battleground and proving ground for immigration policy, AI, data center growth, Hispanic voting patterns, and the direction of the Democratic Party.Put simply, it seems nearly impossible for Republicans to retain the presidency in 2028 without the Lone Star State. And it seems nearly imposs
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