A veteran Lone Star State strategist forecasts a midterm win for Democrat James Talarico, believing political winds could swing deep red Texas blue. Yes, Virginia, there may in fact be a blue wave in Texas this year. I've been in Texas politics for most of my adult life. I worked for Governor Ann Richards, a Democrat. And I worked for Republican George W. Bush when he ran for the governor's mansion—and the White House. I've witnessed the best of times and the worst of times for both parties.