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fujiyamasan

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17. Encouraging

Reply to ananda (Original post)

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 06:52 PM

Apr 28

Tough race, but I like his brand of Christianity. He strikes me as a decent guy and his message should connect with many. I’m not Christian and am personally not a fan of religiously infused messaging, but if I lived in Texas, I definitely wouldn’t have a problem with the inclusive religious tone — it meets a majority of the voters where they’re at and he’s not alienating any non Christians. Most importantly it’s sincere and authentic.

He’s about the best chance a democrat has had in winning a statewide race in Texas since Beto. The state of the country is obviously in much worse shape than 2018.

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Talarico is leading both Cornyn and Paxton in senate race. [View all] ananda Apr 28 OP

Fingers crossed.... surfered Apr 28 #1

Republicans will solidify once the runoff is over - TBF Apr 28 #2

I think he can totally use this time before the runoff to really solidify his support SSJVegeta Apr 28 #4

I've noticed his outreach to the Hispanic Community - TBF Apr 28 #5

Oh totally! I think we are going to see increasingly favorable polling for him as the general election nears SSJVegeta Apr 28 #7

Yeah, it's a good thing he's built up a warchest. ananda Apr 28 #6

Hes making progress. Not quite where he needs to be but close SSJVegeta Apr 28 #3

His steady, consistent progress is becoming more obvious as the cycle passes. Torchlight Apr 28 #8

THank you. ananda Apr 28 #10

Great! Omnipresent Apr 28 #9

Well, this is early days. I'm a Texan and I have high expectations, but this damnable state can't be relied on Texin Apr 28 #11

I think it depends on the volunteer ground game. ananda Apr 28 #12

I am hopeful but realistic. hamsterjill Apr 28 #14

My family has been here since before the Civil War. ananda Apr 28 #15

Hopefully he shores up Black Voters Aepps22 Apr 28 #13

I got the impression he's not taking any votes for granted and running an inclusive message fujiyamasan Apr 28 #16

Encouraging fujiyamasan Apr 28 #17

That's how I think. ananda Apr 28 #18