Why would a Texas Democrat want a seat in the Republican state Senate? Fri, 02/28/2020 - 12:00am Ambitious politicians swim upstream, no matter how strong the currents run against them — or how cold the water gets. How ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Why would a Texas Democrat want a seat in the Republican state Senate?