The Republican Party is failing to support its candidates in Texas, leading to anxiety and frustration among state-level leaders.

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The thread discusses a former GOP leader's criticism of the Republican Party's failure and the resulting anxiety among candidates in Texas ahead of the midterms. It highlights internal party tensions and concerns about the party's performance.

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Parent: Political PartiesEntity: Republican PartySub-entity: Texas state candidatesImpact: negativeDate: Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026Target: The effectiveness of the Republican Party in supporting its candidates in Texas

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Ex-GOP leader: Republicans are 'freaking out' as the party fails them

The former Republican state House Speaker in Texas, Dade Phelan, told reporters in Dallas that the national Republican Party is failing them and that candidates across the state are "freaking out." 

https://www.alternet.org/republican-party-texas-midterms/

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Ex-GOP leader: Republicans are 'freaking out' as the party fails them https://www.alternet.org/republican-party-texas-midterms/ via Alternet.org

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