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mountain grammy

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17. I'm a white woman, also a bit disgruntled

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 10:43 AM

22 hrs ago

but honestly, we've got nowhere else to go.. and if you look at both sides of the aisle in every state legislature and Congress, our side looks more like America, by a lot!
"We the People" have just one party representing people and it's the Democratic Party, as imperfect as it is.

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A tweet from Jasmine Crockett [View all] Nittersing 22 hrs ago OP

Post removed Post removed 22 hrs ago #1

Curious....what would you like to see different? I would love to see a more progressive walkingman 22 hrs ago #5

Its Not About Texas Sunnyskies801 22 hrs ago #16

I hear your frustration. What policies should the Democratic Party be putting forth... Ol Janx Spirit 21 hrs ago #33

Totally agree here sboatcar 21 hrs ago #55

When I see/hear Ms. Crockett speak - I hear Barbara Jordan Dan 20 hrs ago #85

EXCELLENT commentary, Dan. B.See 17 hrs ago #110

When I see/her her spesk, I hear a Progressive who is a tough fighter, soldierant 5 hrs ago #124

Constructive suggestions should always be welcome 🙏 surfered 19 hrs ago #99

Personally I'd like to see Talarico bring Crockett into his organization... CaptainTruth 19 hrs ago #100

"Cute?" No, actually very professional n/t leftstreet 22 hrs ago #9

You didn't read my reply. Sunnyskies801 22 hrs ago #20

Oh, okay n/t leftstreet 22 hrs ago #23

The Democratic Party ran Kamala Harris for President of America mysteryowl 21 hrs ago #52

apparently that sentiment is considered "offensive" Skittles 16 hrs ago #112

What could the Party do to solve this problem? surfered 18 hrs ago #102

I hope the Texas Democratic party and the DSC and DNC karynnj 22 hrs ago #10

I like her too MustLoveBeagles 21 hrs ago #58

So any black woman running should automatically win? Happy Hoosier 22 hrs ago #12

Never Said That Sunnyskies801 22 hrs ago #22

Don't vote "automatically," vote strategically. sop 21 hrs ago #44

I think Talerico recognizes that damage. Happy Hoosier 21 hrs ago #53

She didn't say black wimen were entitled to ein happy feet 21 hrs ago #36

Don't pre-apologize JustAnotherGen 19 hrs ago #88

Including white christian men. niyad 21 hrs ago #48

Entitled... just wow padah513 21 hrs ago #49

I'm trying to interpret the post another way Happy Hoosier 21 hrs ago #61

As long as Talarico JustAnotherGen 19 hrs ago #89

Democrats are not engaging in voter suppression MorbidButterflyTat 19 hrs ago #95

I'm not talking about TEXAS Dems JustAnotherGen 19 hrs ago #101

No it's not entitlement - it's anger TBF 21 hrs ago #69

Interesting, isn't it, how B.See 17 hrs ago #111

You and people like you in the Dem party are the problem violasays 21 hrs ago #71

Well, worse things could happen... thought crime 6 hrs ago #122

Huh? malaise 22 hrs ago #14

Why do her posts stay at the number 22? twodogsbarking 22 hrs ago #32

I wondered the same thing. yellow dahlia 21 hrs ago #40

My first thought. yellow dahlia 21 hrs ago #39

I'm a white woman, also a bit disgruntled mountain grammy 22 hrs ago #17

Post removed Post removed 22 hrs ago #24

yes WE are.. that is all. mountain grammy 22 hrs ago #26

I am glad you don't live in Texas. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #31

Exactly. We shared similar thoughts at the same time. yellow dahlia 21 hrs ago #38

That's right. hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #57

Does she have to be ready to endorse Talarico today? Ilikepurple 20 hrs ago #72

THANK YOU! violasays 20 hrs ago #75

It's totally gross BaronChocula 19 hrs ago #90

Do you live in Texas? hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #78

So we just get one? violasays 20 hrs ago #84

Why do I have to live in Texas to suggest listening to a viewpont? Ilikepurple 19 hrs ago #93

Because if you don't live in Texas, you don't understand how things work down here. hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #104

No one said '"shut up and stay in line". ShazzieB 19 hrs ago #98

She already HAS endorsed Talarico--- except perhaps to label it as an 'endorsement' ! Jack Valentino 10 hrs ago #119

And he is a hammer who can smash the evil in Christain Nationalists which may stop the gop taking them for granted... GreenWave 20 hrs ago #74

Jasmine Crockett was clearly tryingto keep the party united, because of the BIG picture. yellow dahlia 21 hrs ago #35

EXACTLY! Sometimes people forget that an election is a choice between A or B groundloop 21 hrs ago #46

"No candidate is going to perfectly align with everything you want or believe." yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #97

You and I are most definitely on the same page. hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #63

I am not a new poster violasays 20 hrs ago #73

It shows 64 posts. hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #105

We are indeed on the same page on all the issues you covered. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #94

Well said! Mme. Defarge 18 hrs ago #108

I inow you can't reply here... Happy Hoosier 21 hrs ago #56

I'm a white woman and I hear you. Joinfortmill 21 hrs ago #64

I understand what you are saying but the only thing I can offer is this Escurumbele 21 hrs ago #65

If you followed this primary election, you know it had nothing at all to do with that. lees1975 21 hrs ago #70

There is also this video here on DU that explains some of what happened in Dallas County Escurumbele 20 hrs ago #77

He had too big a lead for what happened in Dallas County to make a difference in the election. lees1975 19 hrs ago #96

Wrong place Keepthesoulalive 20 hrs ago #82

I love her. She is such a class act. Vinca 22 hrs ago #2

We need her back in government. wnylib 22 hrs ago #6

Absolutely. She would have been elected in a nanosecond in one of the sane states. Vinca 22 hrs ago #15

Exactly! But, sadly, she is in TX. nt City Lights 22 hrs ago #19

We don't want to lose her! She is more than welcome to my state (WA)! thought crime 6 hrs ago #123

True. In the TX general election, Talarico has wnylib 22 hrs ago #25

It's true. It doesn't make it right...it's just reality. yellow dahlia 21 hrs ago #41

Agree. wnylib 21 hrs ago #67

Maybe not in MN, either. Ocelot II 21 hrs ago #54

I didn't realize that. wnylib 21 hrs ago #68

Omar would get my vote and I live in Greg Stanton's district AZProgressive 15 hrs ago #118

As AG RetiredParatrooper 21 hrs ago #50

Thank you Jasmine. FalloutShelter 22 hrs ago #3

i am glad this potentially divisive primary ended with a handshake rampartd 22 hrs ago #4

Class Act Happy Hoosier 22 hrs ago #7

According to something I read yesterday somewhere, her "future" is to niyad 21 hrs ago #51

DURec leftstreet 22 hrs ago #8

Good one on Jasmine Crockett peggysue2 22 hrs ago #11

K&R sadly for, two good candidates running against each other. UTUSN 22 hrs ago #13

Well done! ananda 22 hrs ago #18

I hope Crockett soon gets back in Congress. She is a breath of fresh air sorely needed. Lonestarblue 22 hrs ago #21

Agreed. yellow dahlia 21 hrs ago #42

She remains in Congress through the end of 2026. Wiz Imp 20 hrs ago #76

I'm surprised and a bit sad she didn't win this election.... Blue Owl 22 hrs ago #27

Now, THAT'S how class is done! (nt) GiqueCee 22 hrs ago #28

She's a class act and deserves a political future in Texas somewhere. surfered 22 hrs ago #29

I am really happy to see this. She's shown she is a champion with this! hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #30

Agreed! yellow dahlia 21 hrs ago #43

She works within the confines of our government. Despite good intentions and hard work she is limited. twodogsbarking 21 hrs ago #34

They should both fight to make sure that every vote cast in Dallas County is counted. RandySF 21 hrs ago #37

Exactly. yellow dahlia 21 hrs ago #45

I hope we will have the opportunity to hear her biting wit in the future. NNadir 21 hrs ago #47

Pure class Grim Chieftain 21 hrs ago #59

She has a future Joinfortmill 21 hrs ago #60

A true stateswoman. nt Trueblue Texan 21 hrs ago #62

I voted for her, but... CapnSteve 21 hrs ago #66

The Texas Supreme Court's edict in the middle of voting really pissed me off. ificandream 20 hrs ago #79

So late last night they were still going to count many ballots senseandsensibility 20 hrs ago #81

Jasmine has already conceded. I didn't see the final tally to know whether they did or didn't. ificandream 19 hrs ago #92

This doubles my admiration for her. Mister Ed 20 hrs ago #80

I'm sorry, but no sympathy from me biocube 20 hrs ago #83

This message was self-deleted by its author live love laugh 15 hrs ago #116

Thank you for posting the text of the tweet mdbl 20 hrs ago #86

He got the Colbert Bump. Simple as that LiberalLovinLug 20 hrs ago #87

Her most recent tweet 'The work continues' Torchlight 19 hrs ago #91

An Example of a Specific Policy Aepps22 18 hrs ago #103

Exactly. Trump/MAGA's whole DEI narrative B.See 16 hrs ago #113

FORMIDABLE! Mme. Defarge 18 hrs ago #106

Thank you, Representative Crockett. blogslug 18 hrs ago #107

Ohh.. I started crying because This is Cha 17 hrs ago #109

Classy, professional and smart. n/t TygrBright 16 hrs ago #114

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles 16 hrs ago #115

Big Blue Wave's reply to Jasmine Crockett: red dog 1 15 hrs ago #117

I wanted James to take that race kwolf68 10 hrs ago #120

What a gracious tweet! summer_in_TX 9 hrs ago #121