The defections have sparked feelings of betrayal and promises of retribution, particularly as Republicans in the Legislature have presented a unified front.
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Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke sparred over the border, guns, abortion and other issues, each often accusing the other of misrepresenting his positions. But neither landed any knockout blows.
In a fast-paced debate, Gov. Greg Abbott accused Beto O’Rourke of holding an “extreme” position on abortion, while Mr. O’Rourke said that his rival’s “hateful rhetoric” could be linked to deadly shootings.