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kcoates

(71 posts)
27. Adelson
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 08:21 AM
17 hrs ago

Talarico taking so much money from Republican trump loving Miriam Adelson, new owner of Dallas mavs, is why I didn't vote for him. I gave him money in the beginning but that was game changer for me. I will vote for him in November still would have preferred Crockett!

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I urge all Jasmine voters to get behind Talarico Skittles 22 hrs ago #1
Sadly it looks like it'll be Cornyn again Witnessof Trump 22 hrs ago #2
Either way Akakoji 22 hrs ago #4
You don't know Texas Witnessof Trump 21 hrs ago #6
Fuck Trump Pototan 20 hrs ago #14
What do they call it these days? A-Schwarzenegger 20 hrs ago #15
most of us do Skittles 20 hrs ago #16
Witnessof Trump "Sounds Like A Cult" ! stonecutter357 17 hrs ago #29
they will tear each other to pieces Skittles 22 hrs ago #5
Exactly ... the Repukes are losing voters every day FakeNoose 4 hrs ago #65
EVERY time repukes bend at the knee to Trump's fascist wishes Skittles 4 hrs ago #66
Meanwhile Talarico is out campagning for positive change FakeNoose 4 hrs ago #68
I've been reading about him for some time Skittles 4 hrs ago #69
Why? Talarcio polled better than Crockett. Callie1979 20 hrs ago #18
The majority of Hunt voters are expected to go to Paxton. bearsfootball516 18 hrs ago #26
I agree in that I think Paxton will beat Cornyn in the runoff. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #63
Maybe not... Vogon_Glory 13 hrs ago #54
He also said: "Every vote must be counted. Every voice must be heard... pat_k 22 hrs ago #3
I was hoping he would win because of the racial misogyny that is still vigorously alive in my state. Sadly. efhmc 14 hrs ago #49
For me, it's because he's a unique voice against Christian Nationalism at a time... pat_k 14 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 13 hrs ago #58
That is interesting. pat_k 6 hrs ago #62
Well, they're ganging up on him. I knew it would be like this. LeftInTX 1 hr ago #71
James Talarico is well-equipped to take them on -- and perhaps change a mind or two. pat_k 1 hr ago #72
If Crockett sues, she needs to be very clear of her intent hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #7
They should both sue together. ananda 20 hrs ago #10
Yes, I agree. LisaM 20 hrs ago #12
Did Talarico benefit from BidenRocks 21 hrs ago #8
I think so. LiberalLovinLug 21 hrs ago #9
No question. ananda 20 hrs ago #11
partly Skittles 20 hrs ago #17
And Jasmine had been on Colbert many times TexasBushwhacker 19 hrs ago #24
same moonshinegnomie 17 hrs ago #30
And sexists! TexasBushwhacker 14 hrs ago #53
I too voted for who I thought had the better shot Skittles 4 hrs ago #67
My thought at the time and now. Yes. underpants 19 hrs ago #22
That's what I'm thinking. Plus, she ain't got no penis, and she's black. Timeflyer 18 hrs ago #25
Jasmine Crockett certainly understands her next step will have consequences. democrank 20 hrs ago #13
Excellent news from Texas. Bring it home in Nov. He gives us the BEST chance. Callie1979 20 hrs ago #19
Two good candidates otchmoson 20 hrs ago #20
I hope Talarico and Crockett can get together, put their egos aside and mucifer 19 hrs ago #21
Great Opportunity for Democrats in Texas now. PCB66 19 hrs ago #23
Adelson kcoates 17 hrs ago #27
I fear a Fetterman happening, I fear. displacedvermoter 17 hrs ago #28
talarico is far from a fetterman moonshinegnomie 17 hrs ago #31
Good to hear displacedvermoter 17 hrs ago #33
Can you specify why LtTx 17 hrs ago #32
A fear I have, displacedvermoter 17 hrs ago #34
Where did that "fear" come from? TBF 16 hrs ago #40
I fear that people who take money from gambling displacedvermoter 14 hrs ago #42
Have you also looked into the money TBF 14 hrs ago #43
I am not working to take anyone down displacedvermoter 14 hrs ago #45
You completely ignored my point about finances TBF 14 hrs ago #46
I despise the whole campaign finance system displacedvermoter 13 hrs ago #57
I have to agree the whole campaign finance system TBF 5 hrs ago #64
The Good Guys might not need so long in the Wilderness Vogon_Glory 13 hrs ago #56
This is disturbing. No one with an ounce of ethics should take money from her. travelingthrulife 17 hrs ago #35
Yes, I fear you are correct displacedvermoter 16 hrs ago #36
As long as our candidate is honest and open, BidenRocks 13 hrs ago #55
She wants to open TX up for casinos BeyondGeography 16 hrs ago #37
Hopefully, that is good ... displacedvermoter 16 hrs ago #38
Good. You can't get elected state-wide in Texas without some GOP support Jose Garcia 16 hrs ago #39
Moderates came out - TBF 14 hrs ago #52
Just so we're clear on the circumstances - angel823 16 hrs ago #41
Now that he's won the nomination, I fully support him... no ifs, ands, or buts. Torchlight 14 hrs ago #44
Thank you - he is very much the underdog against Paxton or Cornyn - TBF 14 hrs ago #47
Is He? BidenRocks 13 hrs ago #59
The last time a dem won a state-wide office in Texas was 1994 - TBF 8 hrs ago #61
I think MAGAts are a lost cause Skittles 4 hrs ago #70
"...and could hinge on whether or not President Donald Trump offers an endorsement." Wednesdays 14 hrs ago #48
Paxton seems to be the MAGA choice - heaven help us. TBF 14 hrs ago #51
Of course, he's the most criminal mdbl 12 hrs ago #60
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