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39. Yes and although I love all of you so concerned from other states -

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 09:06 AM

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you need to understand that what people do in other states is not always what people do here.

Yes, republicans do cross over to get the person they think is easiest to beat. And, yes, democrats will cross over to try to help get moderates through on the other side, so we don't end up with psychos in office.

BUT in this race, we do have activity on both sides. Cornyn/Paxton is a race, and Crockett/Talarico is a race. Republicans are favored regardless.

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

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

just vote d. fuck goldilocks. pansypoo53219 Friday #29

ABSOLUTELY PortTack Saturday #50

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

I'm in Florida Aviation Pro Friday #5

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

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

Keep in mind leftieNanner Friday #12

And where do you live? Are you in Houston? TBF Friday #20

That wasn't a lecture leftieNanner Friday #22

I'm in Austin. I voted for Talarico.. ananda Friday #13

Either way we have a lot of work ahead of us ... TBF Friday #25

I keep hoping Texas is ready to turn. ananda Friday #27

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

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

Does Texas have an open primary? mdbl Saturday #37

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

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

With an open primary we have Independents voting too - TBF Saturday #45

My comment was only to point out that the amount of primary voting isn't always a good indicator of outcome for a party mdbl Saturday #66

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

Preach MustLoveBeagles Friday #4

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Friday #7

You mean Crockett supporters? Cirsium Friday #8

All supporters no matter WHO they support. paleotn Friday #16

Maybe Cirsium Friday #17

Believe me, I understood the op ... TBF Friday #18

Calls for unity Cirsium Friday #21

K&R spanone Friday #10

Well said and absolutely correct. Buddyzbuddy Friday #11

Crockett gets my vote. LilElf70 Friday #14

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

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

Texas Dems have two very fine candidates from which to choose Zambero Friday #19

An embarrassment of riches for Dems Seinan Sensei Friday #23

Two good candidates mvd Friday #24

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

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

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

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

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

Alas, I can't. I don't live or vote there. I was speaking generally. But... Beartracks Saturday #67

I voted for Jasmine PurgedVoter Saturday #31

Daughter in law enforcement in Lubbock duhneece Saturday #32

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

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

The blue wave never comes ashore? Frasier Balzov Saturday #53

All excellent points. Callie1979 Saturday #59

Thank goodness elections aren't decided by the early polls FakeNoose Saturday #54

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

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

Always Zelda_Orchid Saturday #34

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

Already early voted. whomever wins is my candidate. nt Javaman Saturday #36

Sigh. Not getting my hopium up. It's Texas ffs Arazi Saturday #44

With many fine qualities I still found Beto Aviation Pro Saturday #47

From your lips to the voters hands 🙏 Arazi Saturday #48

I'm an American in Colombia cannabis_flower Saturday #46

Colombia rso Saturday #51

I just don't see Crockett winning the general Ziggy Beans Saturday #49

Sure she can. Elections are about voter engagement. pat_k Saturday #63

I disagree Ziggy Beans Saturday #65

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

Truth - the cards are stacked against her down the road FakeNoose Saturday #55

I voted for Talarico but will happily support Crockett if she wins LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #56

Whoever is nominated deserves our support EnergizedLib Saturday #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 Saturday #62