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In reply to the discussion: Talarico is a guest on Bill Maher show tomorrow [View all]
SSJVegeta
(2,588 posts)40. Crockett has almost always been on the right side of the issues in the past
And I have no doubt she will be in the future.
But I think your testimony as a Texan speaks volumes in the kind of approach that is needed to win over large portions of the population that have historically not aligned with Democrats -and win statewide.
Talarico is a rare breed of a politician in seemingly taking the right appproach, and I think it would be a huge mistake for Democrats to throw that away.
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Talarico is the only Democrat of the two who actually had republicans vote for him
SSJVegeta
15 hrs ago
#31
Sounds like based on the responses you are getting, most others arent either
SSJVegeta
14 hrs ago
#41
Black voters, especially Black women voters, are the most dependable, reliable and consistent voters
Quiet Em
11 hrs ago
#68
Crockett has almost always been on the right side of the issues in the past
SSJVegeta
14 hrs ago
#40