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lees1975

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96. He had too big a lead for what happened in Dallas County to make a difference in the election.

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 02:02 PM

23 hrs ago

But, I've been saying, who among the Democrats is keeping an eye out and working to make sure this doesn't happen and apparently, everyone knows about these shenanigans, but no one is doing anything to stop it except click their tongues and raise money for their own race.

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Curious....what would you like to see different? I would love to see a more progressive walkingman Yesterday #5

Its Not About Texas Sunnyskies801 Yesterday #16

I hear your frustration. What policies should the Democratic Party be putting forth... Ol Janx Spirit Yesterday #33

Totally agree here sboatcar Yesterday #55

When I see/hear Ms. Crockett speak - I hear Barbara Jordan Dan Yesterday #85

EXCELLENT commentary, Dan. B.See 21 hrs ago #110

When I see/her her spesk, I hear a Progressive who is a tough fighter, soldierant 9 hrs ago #124

Constructive suggestions should always be welcome 🙏 surfered 23 hrs ago #99

Personally I'd like to see Talarico bring Crockett into his organization... CaptainTruth 23 hrs ago #100

"Cute?" No, actually very professional n/t leftstreet Yesterday #9

You didn't read my reply. Sunnyskies801 Yesterday #20

Oh, okay n/t leftstreet Yesterday #23

The Democratic Party ran Kamala Harris for President of America mysteryowl Yesterday #52

apparently that sentiment is considered "offensive" Skittles 20 hrs ago #112

What could the Party do to solve this problem? surfered 22 hrs ago #102

I hope the Texas Democratic party and the DSC and DNC karynnj Yesterday #10

I like her too MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #58

So any black woman running should automatically win? Happy Hoosier Yesterday #12

Never Said That Sunnyskies801 Yesterday #22

Don't vote "automatically," vote strategically. sop Yesterday #44

I think Talerico recognizes that damage. Happy Hoosier Yesterday #53

She didn't say black wimen were entitled to ein happy feet Yesterday #36

Don't pre-apologize JustAnotherGen 23 hrs ago #88

Including white christian men. niyad Yesterday #48

Entitled... just wow padah513 Yesterday #49

I'm trying to interpret the post another way Happy Hoosier Yesterday #61

As long as Talarico JustAnotherGen 23 hrs ago #89

Democrats are not engaging in voter suppression MorbidButterflyTat 23 hrs ago #95

I'm not talking about TEXAS Dems JustAnotherGen 23 hrs ago #101

No it's not entitlement - it's anger TBF Yesterday #69

Interesting, isn't it, how B.See 21 hrs ago #111

Dallas was one - but how do you explain Williamson? TBF 55 min ago #125

You and people like you in the Dem party are the problem violasays Yesterday #71

Well, worse things could happen... thought crime 10 hrs ago #122

Huh? malaise Yesterday #14

Why do her posts stay at the number 22? twodogsbarking Yesterday #32

I wondered the same thing. yellow dahlia Yesterday #40

My first thought. yellow dahlia Yesterday #39

I'm a white woman, also a bit disgruntled mountain grammy Yesterday #17

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yes WE are.. that is all. mountain grammy Yesterday #26

I am glad you don't live in Texas. hamsterjill Yesterday #31

Exactly. We shared similar thoughts at the same time. yellow dahlia Yesterday #38

That's right. hamsterjill Yesterday #57

Does she have to be ready to endorse Talarico today? Ilikepurple Yesterday #72

THANK YOU! violasays Yesterday #75

It's totally gross BaronChocula 23 hrs ago #90

Do you live in Texas? hamsterjill Yesterday #78

So we just get one? violasays Yesterday #84

Why do I have to live in Texas to suggest listening to a viewpont? Ilikepurple 23 hrs ago #93

Because if you don't live in Texas, you don't understand how things work down here. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #104

No one said '"shut up and stay in line". ShazzieB 23 hrs ago #98

She already HAS endorsed Talarico--- except perhaps to label it as an 'endorsement' ! Jack Valentino 14 hrs ago #119

I was referring to sunnyskies801 as that's who this subthread was responding too Ilikepurple 40 min ago #127

And he is a hammer who can smash the evil in Christain Nationalists which may stop the gop taking them for granted... GreenWave Yesterday #74

Jasmine Crockett was clearly tryingto keep the party united, because of the BIG picture. yellow dahlia Yesterday #35

EXACTLY! Sometimes people forget that an election is a choice between A or B groundloop Yesterday #46

"No candidate is going to perfectly align with everything you want or believe." yellow dahlia 23 hrs ago #97

You and I are most definitely on the same page. hamsterjill Yesterday #63

I am not a new poster violasays Yesterday #73

It shows 64 posts. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #105

We are indeed on the same page on all the issues you covered. yellow dahlia 23 hrs ago #94

Well said! Mme. Defarge 22 hrs ago #108

I inow you can't reply here... Happy Hoosier Yesterday #56

I'm a white woman and I hear you. Joinfortmill Yesterday #64

I understand what you are saying but the only thing I can offer is this Escurumbele Yesterday #65

If you followed this primary election, you know it had nothing at all to do with that. lees1975 Yesterday #70

There is also this video here on DU that explains some of what happened in Dallas County Escurumbele Yesterday #77

He had too big a lead for what happened in Dallas County to make a difference in the election. lees1975 23 hrs ago #96

Wrong place Keepthesoulalive Yesterday #82

I love her. She is such a class act. Vinca Yesterday #2

We need her back in government. wnylib Yesterday #6

Absolutely. She would have been elected in a nanosecond in one of the sane states. Vinca Yesterday #15

Exactly! But, sadly, she is in TX. nt City Lights Yesterday #19

We don't want to lose her! She is more than welcome to my state (WA)! thought crime 10 hrs ago #123

True. In the TX general election, Talarico has wnylib Yesterday #25

It's true. It doesn't make it right...it's just reality. yellow dahlia Yesterday #41

Agree. wnylib Yesterday #67

Maybe not in MN, either. Ocelot II Yesterday #54

I didn't realize that. wnylib Yesterday #68

Omar would get my vote and I live in Greg Stanton's district AZProgressive 19 hrs ago #118

As AG RetiredParatrooper Yesterday #50

Thank you Jasmine. FalloutShelter Yesterday #3

i am glad this potentially divisive primary ended with a handshake rampartd Yesterday #4

Class Act Happy Hoosier Yesterday #7

According to something I read yesterday somewhere, her "future" is to niyad Yesterday #51

DURec leftstreet Yesterday #8

Good one on Jasmine Crockett peggysue2 Yesterday #11

K&R sadly for, two good candidates running against each other. UTUSN Yesterday #13

Well done! ananda Yesterday #18

I hope Crockett soon gets back in Congress. She is a breath of fresh air sorely needed. Lonestarblue Yesterday #21

Agreed. yellow dahlia Yesterday #42

She remains in Congress through the end of 2026. Wiz Imp Yesterday #76

I'm surprised and a bit sad she didn't win this election.... Blue Owl Yesterday #27

Now, THAT'S how class is done! (nt) GiqueCee Yesterday #28

She's a class act and deserves a political future in Texas somewhere. surfered Yesterday #29

I am really happy to see this. She's shown she is a champion with this! hamsterjill Yesterday #30

Agreed! yellow dahlia Yesterday #43

She works within the confines of our government. Despite good intentions and hard work she is limited. twodogsbarking Yesterday #34

They should both fight to make sure that every vote cast in Dallas County is counted. RandySF Yesterday #37

Exactly. yellow dahlia Yesterday #45

I hope we will have the opportunity to hear her biting wit in the future. NNadir Yesterday #47

Pure class Grim Chieftain Yesterday #59

She has a future Joinfortmill Yesterday #60

A true stateswoman. nt Trueblue Texan Yesterday #62

I voted for her, but... CapnSteve Yesterday #66

The Texas Supreme Court's edict in the middle of voting really pissed me off. ificandream Yesterday #79

So late last night they were still going to count many ballots senseandsensibility Yesterday #81

Jasmine has already conceded. I didn't see the final tally to know whether they did or didn't. ificandream 23 hrs ago #92

This doubles my admiration for her. Mister Ed Yesterday #80

I'm sorry, but no sympathy from me biocube Yesterday #83

This message was self-deleted by its author live love laugh 19 hrs ago #116

Thank you for posting the text of the tweet mdbl Yesterday #86

He got the Colbert Bump. Simple as that LiberalLovinLug Yesterday #87

Her most recent tweet 'The work continues' Torchlight 23 hrs ago #91

An Example of a Specific Policy Aepps22 22 hrs ago #103

Exactly. Trump/MAGA's whole DEI narrative B.See 20 hrs ago #113

FORMIDABLE! Mme. Defarge 22 hrs ago #106

Thank you, Representative Crockett. blogslug 22 hrs ago #107

Ohh.. I started crying because This is Cha 21 hrs ago #109

Classy, professional and smart. n/t TygrBright 20 hrs ago #114

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles 20 hrs ago #115

Big Blue Wave's reply to Jasmine Crockett: red dog 1 19 hrs ago #117

I wanted James to take that race kwolf68 14 hrs ago #120

What a gracious tweet! summer_in_TX 13 hrs ago #121

I think Crockett will work hard with Talarico to win the Senate in November. She has a bright future. walkingman 41 min ago #126