After the biggest blackout in Texas history, it seemed inevitable that there would be a political price. Hundreds died and millions were left in the cold. At this point, though, it’s not clear that continued anxiety is motivating voters. | mosebuchele
A person carries a bucket of firewood in South Austin during the winter storm in February 2021.
After the biggest blackout in Texas history in February 2021, it seemed almost inevitable that there would be a political price to pay. The disaster killed hundreds and left millions in the cold and dark for days. At this point, though, it’s not clear that continued anxiety over the electric grid is motivating voters.
If the state of the energy system does not figure into people’s votes, it’s not because they haven’t been reminded of it. The grid was a big part of Beto O’Rourke's campaign for governor. Back in February, the Democrats’ candidate for governor started what he called his “Keep the Lights On" tour. “Every Texan should be able to depend on the lights staying on going forward,” he told a crowd gathered at his
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