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61. The last time a dem won a state-wide office in Texas was 1994 -

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 06:01 PM

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Further, Trump has already posted on Truth Social that he wants Cornyn/Paxton to work things out. By that they most likely mean Trump will make an endorsement, and the other candidate will drop out. We could absolutely use that primary to let them tear each other apart for a couple months. If he pulls Paxton (gives him another role), and lets Cornyn have the spot - then we have James Talarico, a 36-year-old state rep, running against a seasoned senator who has been in office two decades and is a republican in TX.

You tell me. Who is the underdog?

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

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

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

Either way Akakoji Yesterday #4

You don't know Texas Witnessof Trump Yesterday #6

Fuck Trump Pototan Yesterday #14

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

most of us do Skittles Yesterday #16

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

they will tear each other to pieces Skittles Yesterday #5

Exactly ... the Repukes are losing voters every day FakeNoose 13 hrs ago #65

EVERY time repukes bend at the knee to Trump's fascist wishes Skittles 13 hrs ago #66

Meanwhile Talarico is out campagning for positive change FakeNoose 12 hrs ago #68

I've been reading about him for some time Skittles 12 hrs ago #69

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

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

I agree in that I think Paxton will beat Cornyn in the runoff. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #63

Maybe not... Vogon_Glory 22 hrs ago #54

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

I was hoping he would win because of the racial misogyny that is still vigorously alive in my state. Sadly. efhmc 22 hrs ago #49

For me, it's because he's a unique voice against Christian Nationalism at a time... pat_k 22 hrs ago #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 21 hrs ago #58

That is interesting. pat_k 15 hrs ago #62

Well, they're ganging up on him. I knew it would be like this. LeftInTX 10 hrs ago #71

James Talarico is well-equipped to take them on -- and perhaps change a mind or two. pat_k 10 hrs ago #72

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

They should both sue together. ananda Yesterday #10

Yes, I agree. LisaM Yesterday #12

Did Talarico benefit from BidenRocks Yesterday #8

I think so. LiberalLovinLug Yesterday #9

No question. ananda Yesterday #11

partly Skittles Yesterday #17

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

same moonshinegnomie Yesterday #30

And sexists! TexasBushwhacker 22 hrs ago #53

I too voted for who I thought had the better shot Skittles 13 hrs ago #67

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

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

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

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

Two good candidates otchmoson Yesterday #20

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

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

Adelson kcoates Yesterday #27

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

talarico is far from a fetterman moonshinegnomie Yesterday #31

Good to hear displacedvermoter Yesterday #33

Can you specify why LtTx Yesterday #32

A fear I have, displacedvermoter Yesterday #34

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

I fear that people who take money from gambling displacedvermoter 23 hrs ago #42

Have you also looked into the money TBF 23 hrs ago #43

I am not working to take anyone down displacedvermoter 23 hrs ago #45

You completely ignored my point about finances TBF 22 hrs ago #46

I despise the whole campaign finance system displacedvermoter 21 hrs ago #57

I have to agree the whole campaign finance system TBF 13 hrs ago #64

The Good Guys might not need so long in the Wilderness Vogon_Glory 21 hrs ago #56

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

Yes, I fear you are correct displacedvermoter Yesterday #36

As long as our candidate is honest and open, BidenRocks 21 hrs ago #55

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

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

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

Moderates came out - TBF 22 hrs ago #52

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

Now that he's won the nomination, I fully support him... no ifs, ands, or buts. Torchlight 23 hrs ago #44

Thank you - he is very much the underdog against Paxton or Cornyn - TBF 22 hrs ago #47

Is He? BidenRocks 21 hrs ago #59

The last time a dem won a state-wide office in Texas was 1994 - TBF 16 hrs ago #61

I think MAGAts are a lost cause Skittles 12 hrs ago #70

"...and could hinge on whether or not President Donald Trump offers an endorsement." Wednesdays 22 hrs ago #48

Paxton seems to be the MAGA choice - heaven help us. TBF 22 hrs ago #51

Of course, he's the most criminal mdbl 20 hrs ago #60