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Texas GOP Celebrates 'Economic Miracle' (It's Just 4 More People Who Can Afford Gas)
A new poll shows Texas Republicans clutching at straws—or at least a 4% economic 'improvement'—while Democrats plot their next move in the Great Queso Wars.

By Alex Jaxon
Published January 11, 2026 at 11:00am

Oh, rejoice, fellow patriots! The Texas GOP has discovered a glimmer of hope in the latest poll—like finding a single unburnt brisket in the smoker after a 24-hour cook. Yes, despite President Trump’s approval rating sinking faster than a liberal’s credibility, Republicans are clinging to the economic uptick like it’s the last bottle of Whataburger Spicy Ketchup at a vegan potluck.
Let’s break it down, shall we? The poll shows that only 24% of Texans think they’re doing okay financially. But hey, that’s up from 20% last February! That’s right, folks—four whole percentage points! At this rate, by 2050, we might hit a whopping 30%! The GOP is practically printing ‘Mission Accomplished’ banners as we speak.
And let’s not ignore the real scandal here—Democrats are still obsessed with health care. 89% of Texans are worried about it? Please. Everyone knows the real crisis is the deep state forcing us to eat kale instead of queso. But no, the liberal media wants you to believe that affordable insulin is more important than freedom fries.
Meanwhile, Trump’s approval among Texas Republicans has plummeted—from 92% to 82%. The horror! It’s almost like people noticed he spent his second term tweeting about UFOs instead of building the wall. But fear not, patriots—this is all part of the plan. The shadow elites want you to doubt him so they can replace him with a synthetic clone (probably made in a George Soros-funded lab).
And then there’s the Senate race. James Talarico, the Austin hipster who probably drinks oat milk lattes, is somehow still unknown to two-thirds of Democrats. Meanwhile, Jasmine Crockett—who actually has a spine—is crushing it. But mark my words, folks: Talarico’s woke agenda will be exposed soon enough. Does he even own a pair of cowboy boots? Doubtful.
So buckle up, Texas. The GOP’s economic miracle is a rounding error, Trump’s base is only 82% loyal, and Democrats are still trying to make health care a thing. The real question is: Who’s funding the tofu lobby? Wake up, sheeple!
