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25. True. In the TX general election, Talarico has

Reply to Vinca (Reply #15)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 10:51 AM

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an advantage. In NY, MN, or CA, she would win the primary AND the general.

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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