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Democrats in Texas delivered a stunning blue wave in a longtime Republican stronghold. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down what drove the shift and which voters helped turn the tide.

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Why 🦉 TopHeadlinesBot picked: How Democrats pulled off a historic win in Texas

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