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pinkstarburst

(1,922 posts)
48. If this is actually true
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 12:27 PM
21 hrs ago
For every republican he gets, 10 or more black voters will stay home.


Then maybe we need to stop putting so much respect and value in "the democratic base." If they would refuse to show up and vote for the democratic candidate, then they are of zero value and worth as a voting bloc, and we need to focus our energies on other groups that actually care and show up when it counts.

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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 21 hrs ago #52
what would he be defending? themaguffin 23 hrs ago #22
Ok SocialDemocrat61 23 hrs ago #26
huh? themaguffin 23 hrs ago #27
This might explain it better SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #50
yeah themaguffin 21 hrs ago #51
Good SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #53
yeah themaguffin 21 hrs ago #54
I watched Bill for first time Tree Lady Yesterday #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 Yesterday #11
More qualified how? Boo1 Yesterday #13
She's actually served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #15
well, LtTx Yesterday #17
Republicans are not going to vote for a Democrat SocialDemocrat61 23 hrs ago #19
Talarico is the only Democrat of the two who actually had republicans vote for him SSJVegeta 22 hrs ago #31
For every republican he gets SocialDemocrat61 22 hrs ago #32
Not tracking the logic there SSJVegeta 21 hrs ago #36
I don't doubt it SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #38
Sounds like based on the responses you are getting, most others arent either SSJVegeta 21 hrs ago #41
A lot will SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #44
Being white has nothing to do with it in my opinion SSJVegeta 20 hrs ago #59
Post removed Post removed 20 hrs ago #65
Why do you think Crockett is more qualified? SSJVegeta 20 hrs ago #66
If this is actually true pinkstarburst 21 hrs ago #48
So you're saying black voters don't matter? SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #49
No, that's what you're saying pinkstarburst 20 hrs ago #55
Not.what I'm saying at all SocialDemocrat61 20 hrs ago #63
I can tell you're not from Texas pinkstarburst 19 hrs ago #67
This strawman is insane SSJVegeta 11 hrs ago #69
Black voters, especially Black women voters, are the most dependable, reliable and consistent voters Quiet Em 18 hrs ago #68
This seems grossly offensive to Democrats gulliver 20 hrs ago #62
Well said. hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #64
Some posters from other states do not understand Texas politics. hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #34
Crockett has almost always been on the right side of the issues in the past SSJVegeta 21 hrs ago #40
Thank you for your sweet post. hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #58
I am so hopeful for Talarico pinkstarburst 21 hrs ago #47
You are correct. hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #57
Of course pinkstarburst 20 hrs ago #60
She cannot win statewide in TX LtTx Yesterday #16
Yes, let's piss off African Americans SocialDemocrat61 23 hrs ago #18
The goal is to.... LtTx 23 hrs ago #20
By what measure does he have the best chance SocialDemocrat61 23 hrs ago #21
Polls don't vote. LtTx 23 hrs ago #23
A hunch? SocialDemocrat61 23 hrs ago #24
Here you go..... LtTx 22 hrs ago #29
Proves nothing SocialDemocrat61 22 hrs ago #30
Sounds like you're implying pinkstarburst 21 hrs ago #37
No it's implying SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #39
Well, then we can say the same pinkstarburst 21 hrs ago #43
Hispanics will be more excited for SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #46
I truly hope Talarico wins the primary pinkstarburst 21 hrs ago #35
This message was self-deleted by its author LtTx 22 hrs ago #28
Let me guess, you aren't from Texas? pinkstarburst 21 hrs ago #42
So the white man who's never served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #45
I believe that most of us are saying LtTx 20 hrs ago #61
He's a potentially good candidate, but yeah lesser known. These appearances are a good opportunity for him to themaguffin Yesterday #12
I am a lifelong Texan TexasBushwhacker 23 hrs ago #25
I already voted in the Tx primary pinkstarburst 22 hrs ago #33
I don't watch Bill Maher for any reason. Iggo 20 hrs ago #56
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