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leftieNanner

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12. Keep in mind

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 06:20 PM

23 hrs ago

That the Republican party in Texas has been urging their folks to vote for Crockett, because they think she will be easier to beat in the general election.

We shall see.

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A word on Crockett/Talarico [View all] Aviation Pro Yesterday OP

The runner up needs to support the winner Bobstandard Yesterday #1

just vote d. fuck goldilocks. pansypoo53219 19 hrs ago #29

ABSOLUTELY PortTack 5 hrs ago #50

Which part of Texas do you live in? TBF Yesterday #2

I'm in Florida Aviation Pro Yesterday #5

You would be as excited as I am then - TBF Yesterday #6

I will be donating to the winner, post-primary...... lastlib Yesterday #9

Keep in mind leftieNanner 23 hrs ago #12

And where do you live? Are you in Houston? TBF 22 hrs ago #20

That wasn't a lecture leftieNanner 21 hrs ago #22

I'm in Austin. I voted for Talarico.. ananda 23 hrs ago #13

Either way we have a lot of work ahead of us ... TBF 21 hrs ago #25

I keep hoping Texas is ready to turn. ananda 20 hrs ago #27

Hasn't happened since near the turn of the century, is what I read... Jack Valentino 17 hrs ago #30

1994, my friend, and that's an easy google search. nt TBF 9 hrs ago #38

Does Texas have an open primary? mdbl 9 hrs ago #37

Yes and although I love all of you so concerned from other states - TBF 8 hrs ago #39

I'm in Pennsylvania, so take this with a grain of salt FakeNoose 8 hrs ago #43

With an open primary we have Independents voting too - TBF 7 hrs ago #45

Glad I don't have to choose Red Mountain Yesterday #3

Preach MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #4

If only they could meld into one candidate named Crockarico... PeaceWave Yesterday #7

You mean Crockett supporters? Cirsium Yesterday #8

All supporters no matter WHO they support. paleotn 23 hrs ago #16

Maybe Cirsium 23 hrs ago #17

Believe me, I understood the op ... TBF 22 hrs ago #18

Calls for unity Cirsium 22 hrs ago #21

K&R spanone Yesterday #10

Well said and absolutely correct. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #11

Crockett gets my vote. LilElf70 23 hrs ago #14

But but but do either pass the 200 purity tests that some D voters apply??? NoMoreRepugs 23 hrs ago #15

And are either as crazy as the mf'ers on the other side - TBF 8 hrs ago #40

Texas Dems have two very fine candidates from which to choose Zambero 22 hrs ago #19

An embarrassment of riches for Dems Seinan Sensei 21 hrs ago #23

Two good candidates mvd 21 hrs ago #24

If I still lived in Texas, Jasmine Crockett would get my vote in the primary Trailrider1951 21 hrs ago #26

My job as a voter is to vote for the most liberal candidate on the ballot. Thus... Beartracks 19 hrs ago #28

lol - sometimes that works. I learned with Wendy Davis that can be a costly mistake. nt TBF 8 hrs ago #41

Well, yeah, it's not without risks. But if it keeps another (R) from contributing to a legislative majority... Beartracks 2 hrs ago #61

I guess I should have said - that probably works but not in a statewide contest in Texas. TBF 44 min ago #64

I voted for Jasmine PurgedVoter 17 hrs ago #31

Daughter in law enforcement in Lubbock duhneece 11 hrs ago #32

I think Talarico has the best chance in Nov. The GOP wants Crockett. Callie1979 10 hrs ago #33

She loses by 8, he loses by 5. Who cares. Move on. 617Blue 8 hrs ago #42

The blue wave never comes ashore? Frasier Balzov 4 hrs ago #53

All excellent points. Callie1979 3 hrs ago #59

Thank goodness elections aren't decided by the early polls FakeNoose 4 hrs ago #54

Exactly. And with it as close as it is, I see him far more the "GOTV" person Callie1979 3 hrs ago #60

5 is closer than 8. A win is a 3 point swing. You dont think thats doable?? Callie1979 3 hrs ago #58

Always Zelda_Orchid 10 hrs ago #34

Democrats here only feel bad because one of them will not have the nominaion. Liberal In Texas 10 hrs ago #35

Already early voted. whomever wins is my candidate. nt Javaman 9 hrs ago #36

Sigh. Not getting my hopium up. It's Texas ffs Arazi 8 hrs ago #44

With many fine qualities I still found Beto Aviation Pro 7 hrs ago #47

From your lips to the voters hands 🙏 Arazi 7 hrs ago #48

I'm an American in Colombia cannabis_flower 7 hrs ago #46

Colombia rso 5 hrs ago #51

I just don't see Crockett winning the general Ziggy Beans 7 hrs ago #49

Sure she can. Elections are about voter engagement. pat_k 1 hr ago #63

I disagree Ziggy Beans 16 min ago #65

Crockett carries a heavier electoral systemic burden than do male European criminals. She must overperform to win. Marcuse 5 hrs ago #52

Truth - the cards are stacked against her down the road FakeNoose 4 hrs ago #55

I voted for Talarico but will happily support Crockett if she wins LetMyPeopleVote 4 hrs ago #56

Whoever is nominated deserves our support EnergizedLib 4 hrs ago #57

I'm not in Texas, but I believe the "loser" and his/her supporters will go all out to get the Democratic nominee elected pat_k 1 hr ago #62