A word on Crockett/Talarico

[Aviation Pro]

Whoever wins gets my dollars.
Whoever wins shall get every last vote that can be gotten in the midterms
Whoever wins needs the support of every freedom loving person in the United States of America.
Whoever wins doesn't need the PUMA or I didn't get my pony bullshit.

You back whichever candidate wins either with a vote if you're a Texan or with money if you're not.

[Bobstandard]

1. The runner up needs to support the winner

If the runner up doesn’t support the winner strongly in the General, we’ll know they weren’t worthy of the top slot.

[pansypoo53219]

29. just vote d. fuck goldilocks.

[PortTack]

50. ABSOLUTELY

[TBF]

2. Which part of Texas do you live in?

I'm in Houston. I've seen polls go back and forth, this one's wide open.

The good news I can give you, esp. if you're not a Texan, is that so far, we've had more people request blue ballots than red in this primary. That's pretty much unheard of down here.

[Aviation Pro]

5. I'm in Florida

And money knows no borders.

[TBF]

6. You would be as excited as I am then -

we're not used to everyone asking for a dem ballot! Open primary here so that's exciting no matter who "wins". Taking on Paxton/Cornyn is the harder job, and we will need all hands on deck for sure.

[lastlib]

9. I will be donating to the winner, post-primary......

I'm in Missouri, so can't vote in this one.....if I were somehow slipped a ballot, I might be tempted.............

but, no. Just $$. And moral support.

[leftieNanner]

12. Keep in mind

That the Republican party in Texas has been urging their folks to vote for Crockett, because they think she will be easier to beat in the general election.

We shall see.

[TBF]

20. And where do you live? Are you in Houston?

I'm in Ron Paul's old district and I do hear republican scuttlebutt down here believe it or not ...

although it's fun to be lectured to by folks in other states

[leftieNanner]

22. That wasn't a lecture

But you're right that I don't live in Texas. I have seen reporting to that effect. That's all.

[ananda]

13. I'm in Austin. I voted for Talarico..

and I will vote Democratic no matter who
wins the primary.

[TBF]

25. Either way we have a lot of work ahead of us ...

[ananda]

27. I keep hoping Texas is ready to turn.

I mean, how bad does it have to get?

[Jack Valentino]

30. Hasn't happened since near the turn of the century, is what I read...

[TBF]

38. 1994, my friend, and that's an easy google search. nt

[mdbl]

37. Does Texas have an open primary?

That can be a good or a bad thing depending on the motive of the voter.

[TBF]

39. Yes and although I love all of you so concerned from other states -

you need to understand that what people do in other states is not always what people do here.

Yes, republicans do cross over to get the person they think is easiest to beat. And, yes, democrats will cross over to try to help get moderates through on the other side, so we don't end up with psychos in office.

BUT in this race, we do have activity on both sides. Cornyn/Paxton is a race, and Crockett/Talarico is a race. Republicans are favored regardless.

[FakeNoose]

43. I'm in Pennsylvania, so take this with a grain of salt

We have an almost even number of registered D and R voters in Pennsylvania, BUT we have an even larger percentage of independent voters. That means our closed primaries (for each race) are only showing part of the picture. In the primary voting, the independent voters are left out because they can't participate.

But those same indies will probably make the difference in the November election. It's hard to get them excited about either candidate. When they DO get excited, the independents and the once-in-a-while voters are the BIGGEST FACTOR of all. It's our Party's responsibility to choose the candidate that will bring in the outsiders, while holding onto the loyal insiders.

In the Texas primary for US Senator, both of the D candidates look to me like they could bring in the independent and occasional voters. However none of the R candidates look like they care enough to bother. I don't know, we'll see.

Best of luck to both Democrats!

[TBF]

45. With an open primary we have Independents voting too -

The only thing you have to do is Texas is show up with your ID to vote in a primary, and state whether you wish to have the democratic or republican ballot. It doesn't mean you're "registered" or anything like that. They do publish it on the county website (they have separate spreadsheets for dem & repug), and it holds you to vote in that same party for any applicable run-off races a few months later. That's it. In the general you go back to your open ballot and vote how you want. Oh, and they send you lots of campaign postcards ... the next election - that's probably the most annoying part!

But you're absolutely correct that the primaries are usually low activity. A lot of folks not so involved in politics just sit it out and let the parties select their candidate. Then they show up in November, as you stated, and can make a big difference.

[mdbl]

66. My comment was only to point out that the amount of primary voting isn't always a good indicator of outcome for a party

candidate.

[Red Mountain]

3. Glad I don't have to choose

and happy with either one.

[MustLoveBeagles]

4. Preach

[Cirsium]

8. You mean Crockett supporters?

When you say "whoever wins doesn't need the PUMA or I didn't get my pony bullshit" do you mean from Crockett supporters?

[paleotn]

16. All supporters no matter WHO they support.

Clear, no? Dems sometimes have a bad habit of f'ing themselves with petty whining.

[Cirsium]

17. Maybe

It never seems to apply to supporters of moderate candidates.

[TBF]

18. Believe me, I understood the op ...

it's a common refrain that comes along with a certain endorsement today. We'll see what happens.

[Cirsium]

21. Calls for unity

We often see calls for unity that are actually divisive.

[spanone]

10. K&R

[Buddyzbuddy]

11. Well said and absolutely correct.

[LilElf70]

14. Crockett gets my vote.

She takes nothing from no one, tells it as it really is, and has no problem associating Trump with EVERYTHING. She's proven herself over and over and over again.

[NoMoreRepugs]

15. But but but do either pass the 200 purity tests that some D voters apply???

[TBF]

40. And are either as crazy as the mf'ers on the other side -

no, they are not, and that's why this whole OP is ridiculous.

[Zambero]

19. Texas Dems have two very fine candidates from which to choose

for the U.S. Senate. A tough primary choice for many, I'm sure. Come November, the choice will be MUCH easier!!!

[Seinan Sensei]

23. An embarrassment of riches for Dems

[mvd]

24. Two good candidates

I’d vote Crockett if I lived there. Tired of playing nice with the abnormal.

[Trailrider1951]

26. If I still lived in Texas, Jasmine Crockett would get my vote in the primary

But if James Talarico wins, I will 100% support him.

[Beartracks]

28. My job as a voter is to vote for the most liberal candidate on the ballot. Thus...

... if my top choice Democrat didn't win the primary, then the one who did is now my top choice.



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[TBF]

41. lol - sometimes that works. I learned with Wendy Davis that can be a costly mistake. nt

[Beartracks]

61. Well, yeah, it's not without risks. But if it keeps another (R) from contributing to a legislative majority...

... then it may be worth such risks.

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[TBF]

64. I guess I should have said - that probably works but not in a statewide contest in Texas.

Maybe you can give me some examples of some progressive/liberal folks we've elected to state-wide office in Texas since 1994.

[Beartracks]

67. Alas, I can't. I don't live or vote there. I was speaking generally. But...

... if I had to guess, it's a very, very small non-existent number.

[PurgedVoter]

31. I voted for Jasmine

I will happily vote for the winner of this.

[duhneece]

32. Daughter in law enforcement in Lubbock

She said she flipped a coin because she couldn’t decide. Talarico won the coin toss. She said she’ll support the winner of the two.
Have I told y’all how scared I was when she moved to Lubbock and began her career in LE-that she would turn Republican? She is a civilian Sex Offender investigator.
She has become more vocal about politics in the past couple of years.
She took her 8 year old son with her to vote. They both had ‘I voted’ stickers on yesterday.

[Callie1979]

33. I think Talarico has the best chance in Nov. The GOP wants Crockett.

That tells me their polling makes them more scared of Talarico.
WINNING is all that matters.

[617Blue]

42. She loses by 8, he loses by 5. Who cares. Move on.

[Frasier Balzov]

53. The blue wave never comes ashore?

Trump isn't reviled enough?

Cornyn is just too beloved?

Beto came within 3 points of defeating Cruz!

[Callie1979]

59. All excellent points.

[FakeNoose]

54. Thank goodness elections aren't decided by the early polls

A great candidate has the ability to excite people who wouldn't normally bother to vote. Often that's what makes the difference in an important and close race.

[Callie1979]

60. Exactly. And with it as close as it is, I see him far more the "GOTV" person

What a coup that would be

[Callie1979]

58. 5 is closer than 8. A win is a 3 point swing. You dont think thats doable??

Come on.

[Zelda_Orchid]

34. Always

Until the fascists are defeated

[Liberal In Texas]

35. Democrats here only feel bad because one of them will not have the nominaion.

We like both of them a lot.
As far as I can tell Texas Democrats will have no problem supporting whoever wins the primary.

[Javaman]

36. Already early voted. whomever wins is my candidate. nt

[Arazi]

44. Sigh. Not getting my hopium up. It's Texas ffs

Either Dem candidate will struggle there. I invested a lot of $$ and energy into Beto…

Will definitely support the Dem candidate but realistic about our chances.

[Aviation Pro]

47. With many fine qualities I still found Beto

Somewhat weak in many areas. That stunt after Uvalde was almost performative with no follow up. Crockett brings fire to the table and Talarico appeals to those Texans who’ve been left behind.

Ancient mariner Cronyn and slime bag Paxton got nothing.

[Arazi]

48. From your lips to the voters hands 🙏

[cannabis_flower]

46. I'm an American in Colombia

I won’t be there to vote in the primary. Does anyone know how and what Americans abroad get to vote on? Will I be able to vote in the midterms? If so I’ll definitely be voting for Crockett or Talarico.

[rso]

51. Colombia

Go to the US Embassy in Bogota or if not in Bogota, to your nearest US Consulate to request a ballot.

[Ziggy Beans]

49. I just don't see Crockett winning the general

And Talarico is exactly the kind of candidate the Democrats need right now

[pat_k]

63. Sure she can. Elections are about voter engagement.

I do not see Talarico voters picking up their marbles and going home. More here: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221053740#post62

[Ziggy Beans]

65. I disagree

I don't think a lot of his voters would get out to vote for her

[Marcuse]

52. Crockett carries a heavier electoral systemic burden than do male European criminals. She must overperform to win.

Depending on who wins our primary, MAGA will weaponize their sexism/racism more or less directly.
https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-research/policy-topics/gender-race-identity/why-are-candidates-race-and-gender-still-issues

[FakeNoose]

55. Truth - the cards are stacked against her down the road

That's the reason why Texas Repukes are trying to game the system. They want Jasmine to win the D primary because they believe they can more easily beat her in November. We've seen this before, it's nothing new.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

56. I voted for Talarico but will happily support Crockett if she wins

[EnergizedLib]

57. Whoever is nominated deserves our support

Let’s not kid ourselves, though, Talarico is our best chance to win a statewide election in Texas. As much as I would love to see Crockett pummel that smug creep Paxton, I’m not going to delude myself into thinking she’d actually win even though she’s probably more to the left than Talarico is.

[pat_k]

62. I'm not in Texas, but I believe the "loser" and his/her supporters will go all out to get the Democratic nominee elected

Yes, herding Democrats is as tough as herding cats, but the magnitude of the heartbreak, chaos and destruction we are witnessing as the Christian Nationalists/Trumpublican's steadfastly defend the indefensible, immoral, corrupt, Un-American agenda the felon is hellbent on pursuing has done a pretty good job of bringing together a coalition of patriots who recognize the REAL enemy.

Perhaps I'm wrong, but I can't imagine there are many on either side of the fence who would cut off their noses to spite their face by withholding support if "their" candidate doesn't win the nomination.

Former Republicans, Independents, and Democrats are coming together in opposition. When the felon, co-conspirator Vance, and the entire criminal cabinet are either removed from office in 2027 or voted into oblivion in 2028, that coalition may retreat behind old dividing lines, but I'm not so sure. I think that the challenges to fundamental principles has shown many that there are a hell of a lot of shared aspirations that we can make progress on together, as engaged and caring citizens.

I am personally pulling for Talarico. He has been on my radar for years and I think he is a unique, and uniquely effective voice against Christian Nationalism at a time that Christian Nationalism poses an essential threat. That said, Jasmine Crockett is formidable candidate. For me, she embodies the sort of unapologetic determined, combative, moral, "unbought and unbossed" leadership Shirley Chisholm would be proud of. I have NO doubt that if she wins, James Talarico would get behind her 100%. And I would be shocked if she didn't do the same if he were to win.

And I also think there will be an unprecedented number of people putting in the hard work needed to make the day Ted Cruz "welcomes" the new Democratic Junior Senator to the Senate a reality.

And whoever the "loser" is, Ted Cruz is in deep shit because they will be going after him in 2030.