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

Reply to Aviation Pro (Original post)

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 10:17 PM

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... if my top choice Democrat didn't win the primary, then the one who did is now my top choice.

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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