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SSJVegeta

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31. Talarico is the only Democrat of the two who actually had republicans vote for him
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 11:24 AM
3 hrs ago

His first run, he flipped a solid republican district.

Crockett has so far has only run in solidly Democratic districts. Regardless I think she has a ton of potential.

And Talarico is as sharp as they come -and consistent. Everything from his demeanor, his platform-and basic ability to work with people who he doesnt agree with, makes him far from a Fetterman.

Fetterman tried to make his brand about how much of a rebel he is. His campaign was all about bullying his opponents into submission with a barrage of personal attacks on social media and ads.

Talarico and Fetterman share probably nothing in common.

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cable show rampartd 21 hrs ago #1
I'm interested in what Talarico has to say. YodaMom2 21 hrs ago #2
He'll probably try to defend Bari Weiss BannonsLiver 21 hrs ago #3
That's right, I forgot about that. YodaMom2 21 hrs ago #4
I cut ties as a fan more than a decade ago. BannonsLiver 21 hrs ago #5
Same. YodaMom2 21 hrs ago #8
Him perhaps, but certainly not most of them. pandr32 2 hrs ago #52
what would he be defending? themaguffin 4 hrs ago #22
Ok SocialDemocrat61 4 hrs ago #26
huh? themaguffin 4 hrs ago #27
This might explain it better SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #50
yeah themaguffin 2 hrs ago #51
Good SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #53
yeah themaguffin 2 hrs ago #54
I watched Bill for first time Tree Lady 5 hrs ago #14
Fuck Bill Maher Prairie Gates 21 hrs ago #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Abolishinist 14 hrs ago #10
James Talarico will need a lot of patience - I hope he's ready for this FakeNoose 21 hrs ago #7
Not a fan of Maher, but it will be an interesting test for Talarico Ilikepurple 21 hrs ago #9
Crockett is far more qualified SocialDemocrat61 7 hrs ago #11
More qualified how? Boo1 5 hrs ago #13
She's actually served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #15
well, LtTx 5 hrs ago #17
Republicans are not going to vote for a Democrat SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #19
Talarico is the only Democrat of the two who actually had republicans vote for him SSJVegeta 3 hrs ago #31
For every republican he gets SocialDemocrat61 3 hrs ago #32
Not tracking the logic there SSJVegeta 3 hrs ago #36
I don't doubt it SocialDemocrat61 3 hrs ago #38
Sounds like based on the responses you are getting, most others arent either SSJVegeta 2 hrs ago #41
A lot will SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #44
Being white has nothing to do with it in my opinion SSJVegeta 1 hr ago #59
Post removed Post removed 1 hr ago #65
Why do you think Crockett is more qualified? SSJVegeta 1 hr ago #66
If this is actually true pinkstarburst 2 hrs ago #48
So you're saying black voters don't matter? SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #49
No, that's what you're saying pinkstarburst 1 hr ago #55
Not.what I'm saying at all SocialDemocrat61 1 hr ago #63
I can tell you're not from Texas pinkstarburst 38 min ago #67
This seems grossly offensive to Democrats gulliver 1 hr ago #62
Well said. hamsterjill 1 hr ago #64
Some posters from other states do not understand Texas politics. hamsterjill 3 hrs ago #34
Crockett has almost always been on the right side of the issues in the past SSJVegeta 3 hrs ago #40
Thank you for your sweet post. hamsterjill 1 hr ago #58
I am so hopeful for Talarico pinkstarburst 2 hrs ago #47
You are correct. hamsterjill 1 hr ago #57
Of course pinkstarburst 1 hr ago #60
She cannot win statewide in TX LtTx 5 hrs ago #16
Yes, let's piss off African Americans SocialDemocrat61 5 hrs ago #18
The goal is to.... LtTx 5 hrs ago #20
By what measure does he have the best chance SocialDemocrat61 4 hrs ago #21
Polls don't vote. LtTx 4 hrs ago #23
A hunch? SocialDemocrat61 4 hrs ago #24
Here you go..... LtTx 4 hrs ago #29
Proves nothing SocialDemocrat61 3 hrs ago #30
Sounds like you're implying pinkstarburst 3 hrs ago #37
No it's implying SocialDemocrat61 3 hrs ago #39
Well, then we can say the same pinkstarburst 2 hrs ago #43
Hispanics will be more excited for SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #46
I truly hope Talarico wins the primary pinkstarburst 3 hrs ago #35
This message was self-deleted by its author LtTx 4 hrs ago #28
Let me guess, you aren't from Texas? pinkstarburst 2 hrs ago #42
So the white man who's never served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #45
I believe that most of us are saying LtTx 1 hr ago #61
He's a potentially good candidate, but yeah lesser known. These appearances are a good opportunity for him to themaguffin 5 hrs ago #12
I am a lifelong Texan TexasBushwhacker 4 hrs ago #25
I already voted in the Tx primary pinkstarburst 3 hrs ago #33
I don't watch Bill Maher for any reason. Iggo 1 hr ago #56
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