Originally Posted by
allegro
Yes. See my edit, I missed the Arnold reference.
Remember that Reagan and Arnold were/are both ACTORS … in Hollywood. The populist attraction won them the seat far over any party affiliation.
Re now, Texas (or any state): There are voters who refuse to vote for any Democrat. It’s ingrained in their respective psyches. Just like Democrats who refuse to vote for any Republican, ever. Even if it’s someone they really like. But if someone runs as an independent in a state race, you really don’t need big party backing.
Bill Walker (Alaska), Lincoln Chafee (Rhode Island), Charlie Crist (Florida), Jesse Ventura (3rd Party, Minnesota), Angus King (Maine),