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TBF

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20. And where do you live? Are you in Houston?

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 07:10 PM

22 hrs ago

I'm in Ron Paul's old district and I do hear republican scuttlebutt down here believe it or not ...

although it's fun to be lectured to by folks in other states

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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