DALLAS — The Texas economic system is buzzing, but it surely’s not due to Gov. Greg Abbott — it’s despite him, Beto O’Rourke stated Monday.
“It’s not doing properly due to any politician — Democrat, independents or in any other case,” the Democratic nominee for governor stated of the Texas economic system throughout a gathering with The Dallas Morning News’ editorial board. “It’s doing properly due to entrepreneurs and threat takers, the employees who present the worth day in and day trip.
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