You’d be surprised how many in TX adore all Bushes. They gave George P. some 72 percent of the vote for land commissioner in 2014. I believe he got nearly as many votes as did now Governor Abbott.
George P. spent millions to buy his seat. His opponent spent something like $10,000 on a statewide seat.
And still, with no visible opponent, 28% of voters said no.
I agree, more should have said no. But. He essentially ran uncontested.