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35. Early voting in PRIMARY elections begins this week in Texas.

Tue Feb 17, 2026, 12:49 PM

Feb 17

PRIMARY election day is March 3.

Facts are indeed important, but the point that Talrico's opponents, at this point, are Democrats rather than Republicans remains.

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Colbert Says CBS Refused To Air His Interview With Democrat Candidate Fearing FCC Blowback [View all] demmiblue Feb 17 OP

That is a HUGE shame evemac Feb 17 #1

I wish Jasmine Crockett was still going to be in the house, 'cause it looks like all of BComplex Feb 17 #14

Crockett is amazing, but she doesn't stand a chance in Texas. hamsterjill Feb 17 #24

Crockett is great. awesomerwb1 Feb 17 #25

With redistricting, they've all but eliminated her district. YodaMom2 Feb 17 #30

Since it's primary season, could Colbert simply offer to have any other "Democrat Candidate" on as well? lapucelle Feb 17 #2

Yes. onenote Feb 17 #18

Stephen Colbert Goes Scorched-Earth On CBS, Reveals What He Was Told Not To Mention LetMyPeopleVote Feb 17 #3

I love Colbert MustLoveBeagles Feb 17 #44

Fuck the liberalgunwilltravel Feb 17 #4

Fuck brendan carr! joshdawg Feb 17 #11

Fairness doctrine? get the red out Feb 17 #5

Only for them. mdbl Feb 17 #6

The Republican view of "Fairness"... GiqueCee Feb 17 #10

As I recall popsdenver Feb 17 #19

Didn't Saint Ronnie get rid of the fairness doctrine Bengus81 Feb 17 #20

Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature... LetMyPeopleVote Feb 17 #7

This YouTube video has has already had more than 2 million viewers red dog 1 Feb 18 #46

This video has already had more than 2 million views .. (Dr. Heather Cox Richardson) red dog 1 Feb 18 #47

Colbert should invite the opposing candidate on and then make an absolute fool of him, which he has a gift for doing! LaMouffette Feb 17 #8

At this point, the opposing candiates are Representative Jasmine Crockett and Ahmad Hassan, a sometimes Republican lapucelle Feb 17 #13

Oh! I did not realize. Thanks for clearing that up for me. Love, love, love Jasmine Crockett! Did you see her LaMouffette Feb 17 #32

Early voting starts this week in TX - facts are important. nt TBF Feb 17 #34

Early voting in PRIMARY elections begins this week in Texas. lapucelle Feb 17 #35

So does the point that Cornyn is already running ads against Talarico - TBF Feb 17 #38

Democrats expect Republicans to run negative ads. lapucelle Feb 17 #41

I thought that assertion odd, as well Torchlight Feb 18 #48

A Republican Candidate Is Not Going to Appear Where They Will Be Deftly Challenged. ruet Feb 17 #17

What Colbert should do is a comedy segment with an actor playing Ken Paxton. jls4561 Thursday #51

The only late show the FCC will like will be someone with their nose up the repukes' asses mdbl Feb 17 #9

Agree Traildogbob Feb 17 #31

IMNSHO, he was one of the worst choices as a late night host. mdbl Feb 18 #49

R.I P. CBS Joinfortmill Feb 17 #12

It's where people go to "C" all the BS they can handle. BComplex Feb 17 #37

I'm sure Colbert would love to interview Ken Paxton. He could ask such fascinating questions as: jls4561 Feb 17 #15

Love how how he still did the interview and put it on the more consequential platform anyways (the internet) SSJVegeta Feb 17 #16

Fallon got slapped on this one. JohnnyRingo Feb 17 #21

Talarico posted it on X and it has 3.1million views so far on X alone Ellipsis Feb 17 #22

Streisand effect. nt Wednesdays Feb 17 #36

Reminds me of censorship of the Smothers Brothers Show for anti-Vietnam war song by Pete Seeger. Martin68 Feb 17 #23

Heckovajob, Brendan C_U_L8R Feb 17 #26

I hope Colbert and some friends start to buy up media samsingh Feb 17 #27

Some really rich friends, maybe Mysterian Feb 17 #29

MaddowBlog-Colbert accuses CBS of blocking on-air interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico LetMyPeopleVote Feb 17 #28

More links: mahatmakanejeeves Feb 17 #33

Vive la Resistance! Justice matters. Feb 17 #39

He will be on Lawrence tonight n/t malaise Feb 17 #40

Hocus-Pokus DallasNE Feb 17 #42

Oh is CBS now for the Fairness Doctrine? choie Feb 17 #43

This stunt backfired LetMyPeopleVote Feb 18 #45

MaddowBlog-'Their plan backfired': Colbert's James Talarico interview generates large online audience LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #50

PSA: The equal-time rule should not be confused with the now-defunct FCC fairness doctrine... GJGCA Thursday #52