Texas is famous for its punchy slogans: “Everything’s bigger in Texas,” “Don’t Mess with Texas” and, my personal favorite, “All hat, no cattle.” After nearly eight years of calling this state home, I’ve come to see that these aren’t just clever sayings; they capture something real about the culture and character of the place.

So much so that our U.S. Senate primary race feels less like a campaign and more like one of those slogans springing to life.

On March 3, Texas voters will choose who will represent both parties on the November general election ballot. The Senate race is particularly interesting because the candidates are all quite different but still have pretty strong name recognition.

For Democrats, the choice is tightening between moderate state Rep. James Talarico, 36, and progressive U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who turns 45 this month. For Republicans, the choice lies between the established U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, 74, and the controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, 63. U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, 44, trails significantly behind. President Donald Trump hasn't quite said which Republican he'd endorse for........

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