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40. Where did that "fear" come from?

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 09:57 AM

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I don't know who started it, but he is much more like a Bill Clinton than anywhere near a Fetterman. It's a ridiculous rumor and one that we shouldn't be giving credence to on DU.

Even his origin story is similar to Clinton's with the single mother, his academic prowess at UT and Harvard. If you want to compare him to someone there's your parallel.

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Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

I urge all Jasmine voters to get behind Talarico Skittles Yesterday #1

Sadly it looks like it'll be Cornyn again Witnessof Trump Yesterday #2

Either way Akakoji Yesterday #4

You don't know Texas Witnessof Trump Yesterday #6

Fuck Trump Pototan Yesterday #14

What do they call it these days? A-Schwarzenegger Yesterday #15

most of us do Skittles Yesterday #16

Witnessof Trump "Sounds Like A Cult" ! stonecutter357 Yesterday #29

they will tear each other to pieces Skittles Yesterday #5

Exactly ... the Repukes are losing voters every day FakeNoose Yesterday #65

EVERY time repukes bend at the knee to Trump's fascist wishes Skittles Yesterday #66

Meanwhile Talarico is out campagning for positive change FakeNoose Yesterday #68

I've been reading about him for some time Skittles Yesterday #69

Why? Talarcio polled better than Crockett. Callie1979 Yesterday #18

The majority of Hunt voters are expected to go to Paxton. bearsfootball516 Yesterday #26

I agree in that I think Paxton will beat Cornyn in the runoff. hamsterjill Yesterday #63

Maybe not... Vogon_Glory Yesterday #54

He also said: "Every vote must be counted. Every voice must be heard... pat_k Yesterday #3

I was hoping he would win because of the racial misogyny that is still vigorously alive in my state. Sadly. efhmc Yesterday #49

For me, it's because he's a unique voice against Christian Nationalism at a time... pat_k Yesterday #50

I think that is a strong message and so hope it gets out. I adore them both. We Dems need many of their voices, efhmc Yesterday #58

That is interesting. pat_k Yesterday #62

Well, they're ganging up on him. I knew it would be like this. LeftInTX 23 hrs ago #71

James Talarico is well-equipped to take them on -- and perhaps change a mind or two. pat_k 22 hrs ago #72

If Crockett sues, she needs to be very clear of her intent hamsterjill Yesterday #7

They should both sue together. ananda Yesterday #10

Yes, I agree. LisaM Yesterday #12

Did Talarico benefit from BidenRocks Yesterday #8

I think so. LiberalLovinLug Yesterday #9

No question. ananda Yesterday #11

partly Skittles Yesterday #17

And Jasmine had been on Colbert many times TexasBushwhacker Yesterday #24

same moonshinegnomie Yesterday #30

And sexists! TexasBushwhacker Yesterday #53

I too voted for who I thought had the better shot Skittles Yesterday #67

My thought at the time and now. Yes. underpants Yesterday #22

That's what I'm thinking. Plus, she ain't got no penis, and she's black. Timeflyer Yesterday #25

Jasmine Crockett certainly understands her next step will have consequences. democrank Yesterday #13

Excellent news from Texas. Bring it home in Nov. He gives us the BEST chance. Callie1979 Yesterday #19

Two good candidates otchmoson Yesterday #20

I hope Talarico and Crockett can get together, put their egos aside and mucifer Yesterday #21

Great Opportunity for Democrats in Texas now. PCB66 Yesterday #23

Adelson kcoates Yesterday #27

I fear a Fetterman happening, I fear. displacedvermoter Yesterday #28

talarico is far from a fetterman moonshinegnomie Yesterday #31

Good to hear displacedvermoter Yesterday #33

Can you specify why LtTx Yesterday #32

A fear I have, displacedvermoter Yesterday #34

Where did that "fear" come from? TBF Yesterday #40

I fear that people who take money from gambling displacedvermoter Yesterday #42

Have you also looked into the money TBF Yesterday #43

I am not working to take anyone down displacedvermoter Yesterday #45

You completely ignored my point about finances TBF Yesterday #46

I despise the whole campaign finance system displacedvermoter Yesterday #57

I have to agree the whole campaign finance system TBF Yesterday #64

The Good Guys might not need so long in the Wilderness Vogon_Glory Yesterday #56

This is disturbing. No one with an ounce of ethics should take money from her. travelingthrulife Yesterday #35

Yes, I fear you are correct displacedvermoter Yesterday #36

As long as our candidate is honest and open, BidenRocks Yesterday #55

She wants to open TX up for casinos BeyondGeography Yesterday #37

Hopefully, that is good ... displacedvermoter Yesterday #38

Good. You can't get elected state-wide in Texas without some GOP support Jose Garcia Yesterday #39

Moderates came out - TBF Yesterday #52

Just so we're clear on the circumstances - angel823 Yesterday #41

Now that he's won the nomination, I fully support him... no ifs, ands, or buts. Torchlight Yesterday #44

Thank you - he is very much the underdog against Paxton or Cornyn - TBF Yesterday #47

Is He? BidenRocks Yesterday #59

The last time a dem won a state-wide office in Texas was 1994 - TBF Yesterday #61

I think MAGAts are a lost cause Skittles Yesterday #70

"...and could hinge on whether or not President Donald Trump offers an endorsement." Wednesdays Yesterday #48

Paxton seems to be the MAGA choice - heaven help us. TBF Yesterday #51

Of course, he's the most criminal mdbl Yesterday #60