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LtTx

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20. The goal is to....

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 10:05 AM

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Get the Rethugs out. Talarico has the best chance. And yes, there are a lot of racist assholes in Texas- and guess what- they vote. We (Texans) have to get our foot in the door. Nothing against her at all- I find her refreshing and straight forward. But I have to face reality. She just cannot win against Paxton, the likely rethug candidate.

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

cable show rampartd Thursday #1

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

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

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

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

Same. YodaMom2 Thursday #8

Him perhaps, but certainly not most of them. pandr32 13 hrs ago #52

what would he be defending? themaguffin 15 hrs ago #22

Ok SocialDemocrat61 15 hrs ago #26

huh? themaguffin 14 hrs ago #27

This might explain it better SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #50

yeah themaguffin 13 hrs ago #51

Good SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #53

yeah themaguffin 12 hrs ago #54

I watched Bill for first time Tree Lady 16 hrs ago #14

Fuck Bill Maher Prairie Gates Thursday #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Abolishinist Yesterday #10

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

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

Crockett is far more qualified SocialDemocrat61 18 hrs ago #11

More qualified how? Boo1 16 hrs ago #13

She's actually served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 16 hrs ago #15

well, LtTx 15 hrs ago #17

Republicans are not going to vote for a Democrat SocialDemocrat61 15 hrs ago #19

Talarico is the only Democrat of the two who actually had republicans vote for him SSJVegeta 14 hrs ago #31

For every republican he gets SocialDemocrat61 14 hrs ago #32

Not tracking the logic there SSJVegeta 13 hrs ago #36

I don't doubt it SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #38

Sounds like based on the responses you are getting, most others arent either SSJVegeta 13 hrs ago #41

A lot will SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #44

Being white has nothing to do with it in my opinion SSJVegeta 12 hrs ago #59

Post removed Post removed 12 hrs ago #65

Why do you think Crockett is more qualified? SSJVegeta 11 hrs ago #66

If this is actually true pinkstarburst 13 hrs ago #48

So you're saying black voters don't matter? SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #49

No, that's what you're saying pinkstarburst 12 hrs ago #55

Not.what I'm saying at all SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #63

I can tell you're not from Texas pinkstarburst 11 hrs ago #67

This strawman is insane SSJVegeta 3 hrs ago #69

Black voters, especially Black women voters, are the most dependable, reliable and consistent voters Quiet Em 10 hrs ago #68

This seems grossly offensive to Democrats gulliver 12 hrs ago #62

Well said. hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #64

Some posters from other states do not understand Texas politics. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #34

Crockett has almost always been on the right side of the issues in the past SSJVegeta 13 hrs ago #40

Thank you for your sweet post. hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #58

I am so hopeful for Talarico pinkstarburst 13 hrs ago #47

You are correct. hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #57

Of course pinkstarburst 12 hrs ago #60

She cannot win statewide in TX LtTx 15 hrs ago #16

Yes, let's piss off African Americans SocialDemocrat61 15 hrs ago #18

The goal is to.... LtTx 15 hrs ago #20

By what measure does he have the best chance SocialDemocrat61 15 hrs ago #21

Polls don't vote. LtTx 15 hrs ago #23

A hunch? SocialDemocrat61 15 hrs ago #24

Here you go..... LtTx 14 hrs ago #29

Proves nothing SocialDemocrat61 14 hrs ago #30

Sounds like you're implying pinkstarburst 13 hrs ago #37

No it's implying SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #39

Well, then we can say the same pinkstarburst 13 hrs ago #43

Hispanics will be more excited for SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #46

I truly hope Talarico wins the primary pinkstarburst 13 hrs ago #35

This message was self-deleted by its author LtTx 14 hrs ago #28

Let me guess, you aren't from Texas? pinkstarburst 13 hrs ago #42

So the white man who's never served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #45

I believe that most of us are saying LtTx 12 hrs ago #61

He's a potentially good candidate, but yeah lesser known. These appearances are a good opportunity for him to themaguffin 16 hrs ago #12

I am a lifelong Texan TexasBushwhacker 15 hrs ago #25

I already voted in the Tx primary pinkstarburst 13 hrs ago #33

I don't watch Bill Maher for any reason. Iggo 12 hrs ago #56