'Common sense always wins': Abbott vows to 'demolish Democrats' at GOP Midterm Convention

 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott takes the stage on the second day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 10, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott blasted Democrat policy during his speech at the first-ever Republican Midterm Convention.

During day two of the historic-event in Dallas, Texas, Abbott (R-Texas) asserted that the upcoming midterm elections were a choice “between common sense and crazy.”

“Democrats defy common sense,” he said.

He highlighted laws he signed during his governorship, including banning Sharia law in the Lone Star State, banning sanctuary cities, and deeming income tax unconstitutional in the state. Comparing these achievements with blue policy, he claimed that Democrats on the ballot in Texas voted to defund the police, voted against laws meant to ensure election integrity and voted for an income tax to be implemented in Texas.

“Common sense always wins,” Abbott said. “Together we are going to demolish Democrats. We are going to keep Texas red,” adding that they would help President Donald Trump keep America great.

The GOP convention aims to bolster Republican support ahead of the midterms, with a number of Republicans facing tight races.

Texas faces a prominent race for Senator John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) seat, who lost the Republican nomination to Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary run-off election. Paxton is set to face State Representative James Talarico (D-Texas) in the November general election.