Why Gov. Greg Abbott was the 'big winner' on Super Tuesday in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at a Parent Empowerment Rally in the auditorium of the Texas Capitol on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at a Parent Empowerment Rally in the auditorium of the Texas Capitol on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Photo credit Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK

Texans cast their ballots in the primary election on Tuesday night, awarding the state's Republican presidential primary to former President Donald Trump and selecting U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Dallas) to oppose U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) in November.

But Republican strategist Vinny Minchillo of Glasshouse Strategy explains why the night's big winner was actually Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R).

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