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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 21 hrs ago OP

I urge all Jasmine voters to get behind Talarico Skittles 21 hrs ago #1

Sadly it looks like it'll be Cornyn again Witnessof Trump 21 hrs ago #2

Either way Akakoji 20 hrs ago #4

You don't know Texas Witnessof Trump 20 hrs ago #6

Fuck Trump Pototan 19 hrs ago #14

What do they call it these days? A-Schwarzenegger 19 hrs ago #15

most of us do Skittles 19 hrs ago #16

Witnessof Trump "Sounds Like A Cult" ! stonecutter357 16 hrs ago #29

they will tear each other to pieces Skittles 20 hrs ago #5

Exactly ... the Repukes are losing voters every day FakeNoose 3 hrs ago #65

EVERY time repukes bend at the knee to Trump's fascist wishes Skittles 3 hrs ago #66

Meanwhile Talarico is out campagning for positive change FakeNoose 3 hrs ago #68

I've been reading about him for some time Skittles 3 hrs ago #69

Why? Talarcio polled better than Crockett. Callie1979 18 hrs ago #18

The majority of Hunt voters are expected to go to Paxton. bearsfootball516 16 hrs ago #26

I agree in that I think Paxton will beat Cornyn in the runoff. hamsterjill 4 hrs ago #63

Maybe not... Vogon_Glory 12 hrs ago #54

He also said: "Every vote must be counted. Every voice must be heard... pat_k 20 hrs ago #3

I was hoping he would win because of the racial misogyny that is still vigorously alive in my state. Sadly. efhmc 12 hrs ago #49

For me, it's because he's a unique voice against Christian Nationalism at a time... pat_k 12 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 11 hrs ago #58

That is interesting. pat_k 5 hrs ago #62

Well, they're ganging up on him. I knew it would be like this. LeftInTX 29 min ago #71

James Talarico is well-equipped to take them on -- and perhaps change a mind or two. pat_k 9 min ago #72

If Crockett sues, she needs to be very clear of her intent hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #7

They should both sue together. ananda 19 hrs ago #10

Yes, I agree. LisaM 19 hrs ago #12

Did Talarico benefit from BidenRocks 19 hrs ago #8

I think so. LiberalLovinLug 19 hrs ago #9

No question. ananda 19 hrs ago #11

partly Skittles 18 hrs ago #17

And Jasmine had been on Colbert many times TexasBushwhacker 17 hrs ago #24

same moonshinegnomie 16 hrs ago #30

And sexists! TexasBushwhacker 12 hrs ago #53

I too voted for who I thought had the better shot Skittles 3 hrs ago #67

My thought at the time and now. Yes. underpants 17 hrs ago #22

That's what I'm thinking. Plus, she ain't got no penis, and she's black. Timeflyer 16 hrs ago #25

Jasmine Crockett certainly understands her next step will have consequences. democrank 19 hrs ago #13

Excellent news from Texas. Bring it home in Nov. He gives us the BEST chance. Callie1979 18 hrs ago #19

Two good candidates otchmoson 18 hrs ago #20

I hope Talarico and Crockett can get together, put their egos aside and mucifer 18 hrs ago #21

Great Opportunity for Democrats in Texas now. PCB66 17 hrs ago #23

Adelson kcoates 16 hrs ago #27

I fear a Fetterman happening, I fear. displacedvermoter 16 hrs ago #28

talarico is far from a fetterman moonshinegnomie 16 hrs ago #31

Good to hear displacedvermoter 15 hrs ago #33

Can you specify why LtTx 15 hrs ago #32

A fear I have, displacedvermoter 15 hrs ago #34

Where did that "fear" come from? TBF 14 hrs ago #40

I fear that people who take money from gambling displacedvermoter 13 hrs ago #42

Have you also looked into the money TBF 13 hrs ago #43

I am not working to take anyone down displacedvermoter 13 hrs ago #45

You completely ignored my point about finances TBF 13 hrs ago #46

I despise the whole campaign finance system displacedvermoter 11 hrs ago #57

I have to agree the whole campaign finance system TBF 3 hrs ago #64

The Good Guys might not need so long in the Wilderness Vogon_Glory 11 hrs ago #56

This is disturbing. No one with an ounce of ethics should take money from her. travelingthrulife 15 hrs ago #35

Yes, I fear you are correct displacedvermoter 15 hrs ago #36

As long as our candidate is honest and open, BidenRocks 11 hrs ago #55

She wants to open TX up for casinos BeyondGeography 15 hrs ago #37

Hopefully, that is good ... displacedvermoter 15 hrs ago #38

Good. You can't get elected state-wide in Texas without some GOP support Jose Garcia 14 hrs ago #39

Moderates came out - TBF 12 hrs ago #52

Just so we're clear on the circumstances - angel823 14 hrs ago #41

Now that he's won the nomination, I fully support him... no ifs, ands, or buts. Torchlight 13 hrs ago #44

Thank you - he is very much the underdog against Paxton or Cornyn - TBF 13 hrs ago #47

Is He? BidenRocks 11 hrs ago #59

The last time a dem won a state-wide office in Texas was 1994 - TBF 6 hrs ago #61

I think MAGAts are a lost cause Skittles 2 hrs ago #70

"...and could hinge on whether or not President Donald Trump offers an endorsement." Wednesdays 13 hrs ago #48

Paxton seems to be the MAGA choice - heaven help us. TBF 12 hrs ago #51

Of course, he's the most criminal mdbl 10 hrs ago #60