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LtTx

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17. well,

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 09:55 AM

8 hrs ago

if serving in Congress is the bellweather-- then we have lots of people who have served long stints and are patently not qualified. It is about who can get Rethugs to cross the line.

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Talarico is a guest on Bill Maher show tomorrow [View all] Swede Yesterday OP

cable show rampartd Yesterday #1

I'm interested in what Talarico has to say. YodaMom2 Yesterday #2

He'll probably try to defend Bari Weiss BannonsLiver Yesterday #3

That's right, I forgot about that. YodaMom2 Yesterday #4

I cut ties as a fan more than a decade ago. BannonsLiver Yesterday #5

Same. YodaMom2 Yesterday #8

Him perhaps, but certainly not most of them. pandr32 5 hrs ago #52

what would he be defending? themaguffin 7 hrs ago #22

Ok SocialDemocrat61 7 hrs ago #26

huh? themaguffin 7 hrs ago #27

This might explain it better SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #50

yeah themaguffin 5 hrs ago #51

Good SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #53

yeah themaguffin 5 hrs ago #54

I watched Bill for first time Tree Lady 8 hrs ago #14

Fuck Bill Maher Prairie Gates Yesterday #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Abolishinist 17 hrs ago #10

James Talarico will need a lot of patience - I hope he's ready for this FakeNoose Yesterday #7

Not a fan of Maher, but it will be an interesting test for Talarico Ilikepurple Yesterday #9

Crockett is far more qualified SocialDemocrat61 10 hrs ago #11

More qualified how? Boo1 8 hrs ago #13

She's actually served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 8 hrs ago #15

well, LtTx 8 hrs ago #17

Republicans are not going to vote for a Democrat SocialDemocrat61 8 hrs ago #19

Talarico is the only Democrat of the two who actually had republicans vote for him SSJVegeta 6 hrs ago #31

For every republican he gets SocialDemocrat61 6 hrs ago #32

Not tracking the logic there SSJVegeta 6 hrs ago #36

I don't doubt it SocialDemocrat61 6 hrs ago #38

Sounds like based on the responses you are getting, most others arent either SSJVegeta 6 hrs ago #41

A lot will SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #44

Being white has nothing to do with it in my opinion SSJVegeta 4 hrs ago #59

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Why do you think Crockett is more qualified? SSJVegeta 4 hrs ago #66

If this is actually true pinkstarburst 5 hrs ago #48

So you're saying black voters don't matter? SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #49

No, that's what you're saying pinkstarburst 4 hrs ago #55

Not.what I'm saying at all SocialDemocrat61 4 hrs ago #63

I can tell you're not from Texas pinkstarburst 3 hrs ago #67

Black voters, especially Black women voters, are the most dependable, reliable and consistent voters Quiet Em 2 hrs ago #68

This seems grossly offensive to Democrats gulliver 4 hrs ago #62

Well said. hamsterjill 4 hrs ago #64

Some posters from other states do not understand Texas politics. hamsterjill 6 hrs ago #34

Crockett has almost always been on the right side of the issues in the past SSJVegeta 6 hrs ago #40

Thank you for your sweet post. hamsterjill 4 hrs ago #58

I am so hopeful for Talarico pinkstarburst 5 hrs ago #47

You are correct. hamsterjill 4 hrs ago #57

Of course pinkstarburst 4 hrs ago #60

She cannot win statewide in TX LtTx 8 hrs ago #16

Yes, let's piss off African Americans SocialDemocrat61 8 hrs ago #18

The goal is to.... LtTx 8 hrs ago #20

By what measure does he have the best chance SocialDemocrat61 7 hrs ago #21

Polls don't vote. LtTx 7 hrs ago #23

A hunch? SocialDemocrat61 7 hrs ago #24

Here you go..... LtTx 7 hrs ago #29

Proves nothing SocialDemocrat61 6 hrs ago #30

Sounds like you're implying pinkstarburst 6 hrs ago #37

No it's implying SocialDemocrat61 6 hrs ago #39

Well, then we can say the same pinkstarburst 5 hrs ago #43

Hispanics will be more excited for SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #46

I truly hope Talarico wins the primary pinkstarburst 6 hrs ago #35

This message was self-deleted by its author LtTx 7 hrs ago #28

Let me guess, you aren't from Texas? pinkstarburst 6 hrs ago #42

So the white man who's never served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #45

I believe that most of us are saying LtTx 4 hrs ago #61

He's a potentially good candidate, but yeah lesser known. These appearances are a good opportunity for him to themaguffin 8 hrs ago #12

I am a lifelong Texan TexasBushwhacker 7 hrs ago #25

I already voted in the Tx primary pinkstarburst 6 hrs ago #33

I don't watch Bill Maher for any reason. Iggo 4 hrs ago #56