Cook Political Report moves Iowa, Texas governor's races in Democrats favor

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its ratings Thursday for both the Texas and Iowa gubernatorial races, giving Democrats a higher chance at claiming the seat. Jessica Taylor, Cook Political Report's Senate and governors editor, wrote i...

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its ratings Thursday for both the Texas and Iowa gubernatorial races, giving Democrats a higher chance at claiming the seat. Jessica Taylor, Cook Political Report's Senate and governors editor, wrote in her analysis that Texas's Democratic nominee for governor, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D), is "surprisingly competitive” against incumbent...