Tano Tijerina, a former Democratic official, recently praised the GOP and former President Trump, highlighting a shift in voter allegiance in Texas border counties. This change, fueled by Trump's resurgence and substantial campaign funding, is resulting in an erosion of the Democratic stronghold in the region. Many residents, including Tijerina, are switching parties, indicating a transformative moment marked by a growing acceptance of Republican ideals, which were previously stigmatized. Political experts anticipate lasting effects on electoral dynamics in South Texas.
Sometimes we need to break things down to build them up, Tijerina declared to enthusiastic applause.
There's a lot of people like myself that are changing parties. You can change our minds.
The Republicans have a great opportunity, Tijerinasaid in late February.
There is a moment where a threshold is crossed, Corral said. Where people are like, 'Maybe it's safe for me to come out as Republican.
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