Dallas Morning News: “Armed with a huge financial advantage and one of Texas’ most effective political operations, Abbott has begun targeting Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa by name after ignoring her until recently.”“Hinojosa, an Austin state representative with far less money and lower name recognition, has benefited from a difficult political climate for Republicans, raising questions about the GOP’s three-decade hold on the governor’s mansion.”NPR: In reliably red Texas, the Senate and gubernatorial races are unusually competitive.