达拉斯 —— 在德克萨斯州，一切都更大，包括今年11月的政治赌注。
DALLAS — Everything is bigger in Texas, including the political stakes this November.
德克萨斯州选民将于11月3日前往投票站，参加一场可能重塑该州政治版图的选举，主要角逐包括州长、联邦参议员以及国会和州议会席位。共和党籍州长格雷格·阿博特将面对民主党人吉娜·伊诺霍萨，而共和党人肯·帕克斯顿将与民主党人詹姆斯·塔拉里科争夺一个联邦参议院席位。
Texas voters head to the polls Nov. 3 in an election that could reshape the state's political landscape, with major battles for governor, U.S. Senate and seats in Congress and the state legislature. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott faces Democrat Gina Hinojosa, while Republican Ken Paxton squares off against Democrat James Talarico for a U.S. Senate seat.
在达拉斯的德克萨斯州博览会上，选民告诉福克斯新闻数字频道，经济压力正在塑造他们对该州未来的看法，有人预测这个可靠的“红色”孤星州将保持现状，而另一些人则认为民主党人今秋有机会。
At the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, voters told Fox News Digital that pocketbook pressures are shaping how they view the state's future, with some predicting the reliably red Lone Star State will stay that way while others see an opening for Democrats this fall.
共和党刚刚获得了一本争夺国会控制权的强大新战术手册。以下是其中的内容“我认为我们会很艰难，但我认为它会保持红色，”来自加兰的布里安娜告诉福克斯新闻数字频道。来自休斯顿的一对夫妇迈克和辛西娅则更加肯定。“红色。它将保持红色，”他们说。克里斯将这种信心推向了更高程度。
REPUBLICANS JUST GOT A POWERFUL NEW PLAYBOOK FOR THE BATTLE FOR CONGRESS. HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE "I think we're going to struggle, but I think it will stay red," Briana of Garland, told Fox News Digital. Mike and Cynthia, a couple from Houston, were more definitive. "Red. It's going to stay red," they said. Chris took that confidence a step further. "Hell will freeze over before Texas flips blue," Chris told Fox News Digital.
“地狱结冰之前，德克萨斯州不会变蓝，”克里斯告诉福克斯新闻数字频道。来自达拉斯的帕特里克和詹妮弗也持有这种信心。
Patrick and Jennifer, of Dallas, shared that confidence. "Texas will always be a Republican state," Jennifer said, while acknowledging that Republican candidates will not win every race. "But we still think it will stay Republican," Patrick added.
“德克萨斯州永远是一个共和党州，”詹妮弗说道，同时承认共和党候选人不会赢下每一场竞选。“但我们仍然认为它会保持共和党，”帕特里克补充道。
Not everyone at the fair was betting on Texas staying firmly in Republican hands.
并非博览会上的所有人都押注德克萨斯州将稳稳掌握在共和党手中。我们请美国人给经济打分。然后我们询问这会否改变他们的投票。玛丽表示，她认为达拉斯-沃斯堡地区正朝相反方向发展。
WE ASKED AMERICANS TO GRADE THE ECONOMY. THEN WE ASKED IF IT WOULD CHANGE THEIR VOTE. Mary said she believes the Dallas-Fort Worth area is moving in the opposite direction.
“它肯定更倾向于蓝色。德克萨斯州整体而言，我不确定，”她说。“我认为如果有一场选举会向蓝色倾斜，那将是这一场。所以我们拭目以待。”撇开党派政治不谈，多位选民表示经济仍是首要考量。
"It's definitely leaning more blue. Texas as a whole, I'm not sure," she said. "I think if there would be an election that swings blue, it would be this one. So we'll see if it happens." Party politics aside, several voters said the economy remains top of mind.
从纽约搬到德克萨斯州的辛西娅表示，她正在寻找能够促进经济增长、支持企业发展，并让家庭拥有足够可支配收入以享受州博览会等休闲活动的政策。
Cynthia, who moved to Texas from New York, said she is looking for policies that will grow the economy, support businesses and leave families with enough disposable income to enjoy outings like the State Fair.
福克斯新闻民调：成本挤压下，沮丧的选民转向民主党。“如果你没有足够的可支配收入，就无法真正享受这样的活动，”她说，“这很昂贵。”珍妮弗也指出了通货膨胀以及物价持续高企带来的长期压力。
FOX NEWS POLL: SQUEEZED BY COSTS, FRUSTRATED VOTERS TURN TO THE DEMOCRATS "If you don't have enough disposable income, then you can't really enjoy something like this," she said. "It's pricey." Jennifer also pointed to inflation and the prolonged strain of higher prices.
“我认为人们原本就预期会出现某种程度的通胀，”珍妮弗说，“但我没想到它会持续这么久。”与此同时，罗克珊也对国家当前的走向表达了不满，称对现任政府的不满正在影响她的政治观点。
"I think people were expecting some sort of inflation," Jennifer said. "But I don't think we were prepared for it to last this long." Meanwhile, Roxanne also expressed frustration with the country's current direction, saying dissatisfaction with the current administration is influencing her political outlook.
“我只是不同意现任政府的做法，所以我非常希望看到其他人上台，做得更好，”她说。
"I just don't agree with the current administration, so I really want to see somebody else come in and do a better job," she said.
从游乐场的旋转木马到投票箱，德克萨斯州的选民对“孤星之州”的未来走向提出了不同的看法，但他们一致认为，在11月3日投票前，经济问题不容忽视。
From the midway to the ballot box, Texas voters offered competing views of where the Lone Star State is headed, but agreed the economy will be difficult to ignore as they prepare to cast their ballots Nov. 3.