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Vogon_Glory

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54. Maybe not...

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:38 PM

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The cray-crays in the Texas Republican Party have been playing “Can you top this” games during the last couple of cycles while trying to drive the state party even further to the right. If enough of the crazies turn out for the run-off and more moderate Texas Republicans stay home (Moderate is a relative term when it comes to comes to Texas Republicans), Cornyn could lose and Talarico will have more than a fighting chance at winning the senate race.

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

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

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

Either way Akakoji Wednesday #4

You don't know Texas Witnessof Trump Wednesday #6

Fuck Trump Pototan Wednesday #14

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

most of us do Skittles Wednesday #16

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

they will tear each other to pieces Skittles Wednesday #5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maybe not... Vogon_Glory Wednesday #54

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

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

For me, it's because he's a unique voice against Christian Nationalism at a time... pat_k Wednesday #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 Wednesday #58

That is interesting. pat_k Wednesday #62

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

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

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

They should both sue together. ananda Wednesday #10

Yes, I agree. LisaM Wednesday #12

Did Talarico benefit from BidenRocks Wednesday #8

I think so. LiberalLovinLug Wednesday #9

No question. ananda Wednesday #11

partly Skittles Wednesday #17

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

same moonshinegnomie Wednesday #30

And sexists! TexasBushwhacker Wednesday #53

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

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

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

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

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

Two good candidates otchmoson Wednesday #20

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

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

Adelson kcoates Wednesday #27

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

talarico is far from a fetterman moonshinegnomie Wednesday #31

Good to hear displacedvermoter Wednesday #33

Can you specify why LtTx Wednesday #32

A fear I have, displacedvermoter Wednesday #34

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

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

Have you also looked into the money TBF Wednesday #43

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

You completely ignored my point about finances TBF Wednesday #46

I despise the whole campaign finance system displacedvermoter Wednesday #57

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

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

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

Yes, I fear you are correct displacedvermoter Wednesday #36

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

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

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

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

Moderates came out - TBF Wednesday #52

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

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

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

Is He? BidenRocks Wednesday #59

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

I think MAGAts are a lost cause Skittles Wednesday #70

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

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

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