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A New York Times/Siena poll puts Abbott three points behind Democrat Gina Hinojosa, and the Cook Political Report has moved his race from solid to leans Republican.","category":"Politics","area":"United States","publishedAt":"2026-10-07T02:25:16.704Z","sourceReportedAt":"2026-10-06T19:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-07T02:25:16.704Z","readTime":"2 min read","scores":{"trust":86,"critic":87,"hype":15,"notes":{"trust":"Trust high (86) due to multiple named sources, poll data, and independent outlets confirming Abbott’s rally skip.","critic":"Critic score 87; article explains relevance, includes quotes, specific figures, and clear structure.","hype":"Hype low (15); language is measured without sensational adjectives or clickbait."}},"tags":["#TexasPolitics","#GregAbbott","#DonaldTrump","#Midterms2026","#Polls","#CookPoliticalReport"],"entities":["Greg Abbott","Donald Trump","Gina Hinojosa","Cook Political Report","New York Times/Siena University poll"],"body":[{"type":"key_takeaways","items":["Greg Abbott announced he will not attend Donald Trump’s San Antonio rally, saying a prior campaign event prevents it.","A New York Times/Siena University poll shows Abbott at 46% and Democrat Gina Hinojosa at 49%, a three‑point deficit.","The Cook Political Report changed its rating of Abbott’s race from “Solid Republican” to “Leans Republican”.","Left‑leaning outlets framed the decision as evidence of Trump’s waning influence within the GOP."]},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Governor Greg Abbott said he would not be present at President Donald Trump’s campaign stop in San Antonio, explaining that a previously scheduled campaign event required his attendance. The statement was made on Monday, ahead of the midterm elections."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A poll conducted by the New York Times and Siena University released over the weekend recorded Abbott at 46% support, while Democratic nominee Gina Hinojosa led with 49%. The same poll had shown Abbott ahead by seven points in June, indicating a recent shift."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan race‑rating organisation, revised its assessment of the Texas governor’s race from “Solid Republican” two years ago to “Leans Republican” in recent months, reflecting the tighter contest."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Political Wire’s digest noted that Abbott’s move mirrors a broader pattern of Republican incumbents across the country avoiding public association with Trump, a phenomenon not confined to traditionally Democratic states."},{"type":"pullquote","text":"If the election were held tomorrow, all state wide races go blue.","author":"Briscoe Cain, Texas state Rep."},{"type":"stat_callout","value":"46%","label":"Abbott’s support in NYT/Siena poll","subtext":"Three‑point gap behind Democrat Gina Hinojosa (49%)"},{"type":"heading","text":"What the right omitted"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"No right‑rated outlet ran the story, so none mentioned Abbott’s poll deficit, the Cook Political Report’s rating change, or the broader pattern of Republican incumbents avoiding Trump."}],"basedOn":[{"sourceName":"La Opinion","url":"https://laopinion.com/2026/10/06/greg-abbott-marca-distancia-de-donald-trump-al-dejarlo-solo-en-un-mitin-de-campana-en-texas","headline":"Greg Abbott Marks Donald Trump's Distance by Leaving Him Alone at a Campaign Rally in Texas","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-10-07T03:06:34.000Z"},{"sourceName":"KTSM","url":"https://ktsm.com/news/national-news/abbott-not-joining-trump-at-san-antonio-campaign-stop","headline":"Abbott not joining Trump at San Antonio campaign stop","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-10-07T02:42:19.000Z"},{"sourceName":"Daily Kos","url":"https://dailykos.com/stories/2026/10/6/800108279/elections/greg-abbott-bails-on-trump-rally","headline":"Even Greg Abbott is avoiding Trump","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-10-06T19:00:00.000Z"},{"sourceName":"The Hill","url":"https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6131972-abbott-skips-trump-san-antonio-rally","headline":"Abbott not joining Trump at San Antonio campaign stop","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-10-06T18:10:24.000Z"},{"sourceName":"Political Wire","url":"https://politicalwire.com/2026/10/06/greg-abbott-to-skip-trumps-event-in-texas","headline":"Greg Abbott to Skip Trump’s Event in Texas","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-10-06T17:11:10.000Z"},{"sourceName":"MS NOW","url":"https://ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/abbott-trump-texas-maine-iowa-ohio-vance-florida-polls-midterm-elections","headline":"Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.6.26: Abbott to skip Trump’s event in Texas this week","angle":"","publishedAt":"2026-10-06T16:09:21.000Z"},{"sourceName":"USA Today","url":"https://usatoday.com/story/news/state/texas/2026/10/06/greg-abbott-skipping-trump-rally-in-texas-for-ken-paxton/92119442007","headline":"Gov. 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