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41. Just so we're clear on the circumstances -

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 10:07 AM

22 hrs ago

During his state re-election campaign in 2024, Talarico did take $59,000 from the Texas Sands PAC, which makes donations to politicians that support legalizing gambling. They are part of the Las Vegas Sands casino conglomerate, owned by Miriam Adelson. Texas Sands PAC has donated heavily to both Democrats and Republicans in Texas.

Talarico supports legalized casinos in Texas to generate state revenue and create jobs, his voting record confirms it.

It will be interesting to see how his campaign handles donations going forward.

That being said, I love Jasmine Crockett. If she had won the primary I would be supporting and voting for her with no reservations. She would be a formidable senator.

Sadly, many of my fellow Texans would not.

Angel

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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 23 hrs ago #29

they will tear each other to pieces Skittles Yesterday #5

Exactly ... the Repukes are losing voters every day FakeNoose 10 hrs ago #65

EVERY time repukes bend at the knee to Trump's fascist wishes Skittles 10 hrs ago #66

Meanwhile Talarico is out campagning for positive change FakeNoose 10 hrs ago #68

I've been reading about him for some time Skittles 10 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 11 hrs ago #63

Maybe not... Vogon_Glory 19 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 20 hrs ago #49

For me, it's because he's a unique voice against Christian Nationalism at a time... pat_k 20 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 19 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 8 hrs ago #71

James Talarico is well-equipped to take them on -- and perhaps change a mind or two. pat_k 7 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 23 hrs ago #30

And sexists! TexasBushwhacker 20 hrs ago #53

I too voted for who I thought had the better shot Skittles 10 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 23 hrs ago #28

talarico is far from a fetterman moonshinegnomie 23 hrs ago #31

Good to hear displacedvermoter 23 hrs ago #33

Can you specify why LtTx 23 hrs ago #32

A fear I have, displacedvermoter 23 hrs ago #34

Where did that "fear" come from? TBF 22 hrs ago #40

I fear that people who take money from gambling displacedvermoter 20 hrs ago #42

Have you also looked into the money TBF 20 hrs ago #43

I am not working to take anyone down displacedvermoter 20 hrs ago #45

You completely ignored my point about finances TBF 20 hrs ago #46

I despise the whole campaign finance system displacedvermoter 19 hrs ago #57

I have to agree the whole campaign finance system TBF 11 hrs ago #64

The Good Guys might not need so long in the Wilderness Vogon_Glory 19 hrs ago #56

This is disturbing. No one with an ounce of ethics should take money from her. travelingthrulife 23 hrs ago #35

Yes, I fear you are correct displacedvermoter 23 hrs ago #36

As long as our candidate is honest and open, BidenRocks 19 hrs ago #55

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

Hopefully, that is good ... displacedvermoter 22 hrs ago #38

Good. You can't get elected state-wide in Texas without some GOP support Jose Garcia 22 hrs ago #39

Moderates came out - TBF 20 hrs ago #52

Just so we're clear on the circumstances - angel823 22 hrs ago #41

Now that he's won the nomination, I fully support him... no ifs, ands, or buts. Torchlight 20 hrs ago #44

Thank you - he is very much the underdog against Paxton or Cornyn - TBF 20 hrs ago #47

Is He? BidenRocks 19 hrs ago #59

The last time a dem won a state-wide office in Texas was 1994 - TBF 14 hrs ago #61

I think MAGAts are a lost cause Skittles 10 hrs ago #70

"...and could hinge on whether or not President Donald Trump offers an endorsement." Wednesdays 20 hrs ago #48

Paxton seems to be the MAGA choice - heaven help us. TBF 20 hrs ago #51

Of course, he's the most criminal mdbl 18 hrs ago #60