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Skittles

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70. I think MAGAts are a lost cause

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 10:03 PM

11 hrs ago

they will either not vote or vote repuke

what I am hoping is a fresh, young candidate with the capability of uniting people may bring out more people who have previously become disenchanted with both parties

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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 11 hrs ago #65

EVERY time repukes bend at the knee to Trump's fascist wishes Skittles 11 hrs ago #66

Meanwhile Talarico is out campagning for positive change FakeNoose 11 hrs ago #68

I've been reading about him for some time Skittles 11 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 12 hrs ago #63

Maybe not... Vogon_Glory 20 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 21 hrs ago #49

For me, it's because he's a unique voice against Christian Nationalism at a time... pat_k 21 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 20 hrs ago #58

That is interesting. pat_k 13 hrs ago #62

Well, they're ganging up on him. I knew it would be like this. LeftInTX 9 hrs ago #71

James Talarico is well-equipped to take them on -- and perhaps change a mind or two. pat_k 8 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 21 hrs ago #53

I too voted for who I thought had the better shot Skittles 11 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 23 hrs ago #40

I fear that people who take money from gambling displacedvermoter 21 hrs ago #42

Have you also looked into the money TBF 21 hrs ago #43

I am not working to take anyone down displacedvermoter 21 hrs ago #45

You completely ignored my point about finances TBF 21 hrs ago #46

I despise the whole campaign finance system displacedvermoter 20 hrs ago #57

I have to agree the whole campaign finance system TBF 12 hrs ago #64

The Good Guys might not need so long in the Wilderness Vogon_Glory 20 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 20 hrs ago #55

She wants to open TX up for casinos BeyondGeography 23 hrs ago #37

Hopefully, that is good ... displacedvermoter 23 hrs ago #38

Good. You can't get elected state-wide in Texas without some GOP support Jose Garcia 23 hrs ago #39

Moderates came out - TBF 21 hrs ago #52

Just so we're clear on the circumstances - angel823 23 hrs ago #41

Now that he's won the nomination, I fully support him... no ifs, ands, or buts. Torchlight 21 hrs ago #44

Thank you - he is very much the underdog against Paxton or Cornyn - TBF 21 hrs ago #47

Is He? BidenRocks 20 hrs ago #59

The last time a dem won a state-wide office in Texas was 1994 - TBF 15 hrs ago #61

I think MAGAts are a lost cause Skittles 11 hrs ago #70

"...and could hinge on whether or not President Donald Trump offers an endorsement." Wednesdays 21 hrs ago #48

Paxton seems to be the MAGA choice - heaven help us. TBF 21 hrs ago #51

Of course, he's the most criminal mdbl 19 hrs ago #60