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ananda

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10. Barbara Jo.rdan was a Black Congreswoman from Houston

Reply to SSJVegeta (Reply #9)

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 01:46 PM

Dec 16

She was the first Black person to give a keynote address at
a Democratic convention...

and she was the primary Congress person, along with Senator
Sam Irvin, in the Watergate hearings.

Much to be admired.

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TX US Senate candidate James Talarico(D) Vs 20 undecided voters [View all] SSJVegeta Dec 16 OP

Yes and I believe he has the crossover appeal necessary to win in his red state surfered Dec 16 #1

I almost wonder if he should run for governor instead SSJVegeta Dec 16 #2

Based upon historical results, I don't believe Jasmine can win state wide and I have the upmost respect for her brains, surfered Dec 16 #3

She could but I agree it is less likely than Talarico SSJVegeta Dec 16 #4

I think Talarico has a better chance as well pinkstarburst Dec 16 #6

Agree surfered Dec 16 #12

Honestly, I think Jasmine should be the one to switch pinkstarburst Dec 16 #5

Same SSJVegeta Dec 16 #8

The window has closed, Talarico missed that chance MagickMuffin Dec 16 #11

OK, he's all right! ananda Dec 16 #7

Sounds like I should know who that is (but I dont) SSJVegeta Dec 16 #9

Barbara Jo.rdan was a Black Congreswoman from Houston ananda Dec 16 #10