In a recent appearance on CNN’s 'The Lead,' former GOP strategist Joseph Moreno discussed the potential for a Democratic breakthrough in Texas. Moreno noted that the state has not seen a Democratic victory in a statewide election for three decades, but suggested that current political conditions indicate 'this might be the year' for a shift in the state's electoral landscape.

The conversation was prompted by recent polling data that shows Texas state Representative James Talarico (D) leading in his respective race. While the report highlights the optimism expressed by Moreno regarding Democratic prospects, it does not provide specific details on the broader statewide polling or the specific methodology behind the numbers cited. The discussion centers on the possibility of ending the long-standing Republican dominance in Texas, though the report acknowledges that such a feat has remained elusive for Democrats for thirty years. No counter-arguments or perspectives from Republican officials regarding these polling figures were included in the coverage.