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hamsterjill

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13. Duly noted. But it's still an issue

Reply to Polybius (Reply #12)

Tue Jul 1, 2025, 01:30 PM

Jul 1

Please read my post fully and yet again, I state it is NOT my thinking. It's wrong and it's despicable.

Obama's mother was White as well, and you wouldn't believe the stupid comments that I heard. Democrats do not have the luxury of failing to understand these regional prejudices. In no way should we accept them, but to deny that they still exist is foolish.

Allred is well qualified and I voted for him last time. But if it's a choice between him and Joaquin in a primary, I will choose Joaquin because I have personal experience with Joaquin, and I believe he is a better candidate. My decision would have nothing to do with Allred's heritage. If Allred is the ultimate candidate, he will have my vote again.

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Colin Allred will run for Texas Senate seat [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 1 OP

Alread could probably beat Paxton Vogon_Glory Jul 1 #1

No relation to Gloria, I Hope Escaped Floridian Jul 1 #2

No relation. Colin is Afro-American and his surname Vogon_Glory Jul 1 #3

if we have midterms, he's already got my vote. nt Javaman Jul 1 #4

If Joaquin runs, I will support him hamsterjill Jul 1 #5

Why not Julian BumRushDaShow Jul 1 #6

Because Joaquin has been my Congressman for many years and I think he's brilliant. hamsterjill Jul 1 #7

Oh I know there is a big issue down there BumRushDaShow Jul 1 #8

I think it's a possibility that they will run Ron Nirenberg in Joaquin's place hamsterjill Jul 1 #9

That's good! BumRushDaShow Jul 1 #10

"Allred's wife is White" Polybius Jul 1 #12

Duly noted. But it's still an issue hamsterjill Jul 1 #13

Colin, Beto, Joaquin... our bench is deep! CapnSteve Jul 1 #11

This is why Trump is pushing them to redistrict, isn't it? LauraInLA Jul 1 #14

Sustained gerrymandering has been the GOP playbook here for decades... CapnSteve Jul 1 #15

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