# PM News: Trump's Approval Dips as Democrats Gain Ground in Texas

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Podcast: [Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465)
Published: 2026-07-29T21:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

We start with a revealing CNN poll showing a significant drop in Donald Trump's approval ratings among Republicans, with only 19% expressing enthusiasm for his upcoming term. Next, we dive into the Texas Senate race, where Democrat James Talarico is making waves with a 5-point lead over Republican Ken Paxton, signaling a potential shift in a state long dominated by Republicans. Just 1 in 5 Republicans enthusiastic about rest of Trump term: Poll Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new Texas Senate poll Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .

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