With the November election only two months away, the blazing heat of Texas summer will not deter Governor Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke from winning over voters in their intense pursuit for the governor seat.
Although the Democratic challenger is attempting to dethrone Abbott and has gained some progress in recent surveys, the Republican incumbent, who is pursuing a third term in office, is five points ahead in the battle to lead the Lone Star State. Many people, however, are not surprised by this, given that Abbott has had two strong and prosperous periods under his belt.
Governor Greg Abbott, who was named "Best Governor in the Nation" in his ongoing second term, is continuing to build on his legacy as a solid conservative leader. What lies behind the people's unwavering support and trust, which contributed to his two term victories, may be his consistency and determination to drive Texas to be a top state.
A free society is built on an open government. For years, Texas has had some of the most accessible government regulations in the country, ensuring that Texans are aware of what their government is doing and how it can affect their lives.
With this, Abbott received the James Madison Award in 2005 for his steadfast dedication to exposure in government and has advocated for openness and transparency all through his term, modernizing the Open Meetings Act and increasing transparency in the use of public dollars.
Furthermore, the Texas economy has grown to nearly $2 trillion since the governor entered office, as the Lone Star State proceeds to smash all milestones for total employment, with more Texans earning than ever before. If Texas were its own sovereign, it would possess the world's tenth strongest economy.
Greg Abbott also established an anti-gang strike group to combat violence and criminals such as MS-13. The Harris County strike team is a collaborative effort between regional, national, and federal authorities. Texas nabbed over 1,000 felons in the first three months.
It will not be long before Texans flock to the polls and exercise their fundamental power to vote. The officials people choose will decide how the country is governed over the coming six years. And given his current success rate over his past two terms, Gov. Greg Abbott is the best candidate in the coming election.
