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summer_in_TX

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5. Hopefully. But Texas was redistricted to heavily favor Republicans.

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Sat Jan 3, 2026, 01:31 AM

Jan 3

Maybe five Democratic seats were left. But they pulled enough from some previously safe Republican seats that I'm hopeful that the backlash to Trump will cause the Rs to lose some of those.

It's encouraging.

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Interesting info from Economist polling [View all] Pototan Jan 2 OP

Thanks for the link. applegrove Jan 2 #1

When I check the states Pototan Jan 3 #2

Yes. I just saw that. Good news. applegrove Jan 3 #3

My pleasure Pototan Jan 3 #8

I think herpes has a higher net approval rating Uncle Joe Jan 3 #4

Hopefully. But Texas was redistricted to heavily favor Republicans. summer_in_TX Jan 3 #5

The Repukes were convinced Pototan Jan 3 #6

"From your lips to God's ears!" summer_in_TX Jan 4 #9

GAWD, THE FISHLIPS Skittles Jan 3 #7