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johnnyrocket

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61. Absolutely! The payoff is enormous, and would realign the political map...
Sat Oct 24, 2020, 07:13 PM
Oct 2020

When the Dems finally win Texas, it's an entirely new ballgame.

Should Biden go to Texas? [View all] LakeArenal Oct 2020 OP
secure the great lakes states StTimofEdenRoc Oct 2020 #1
Im a Great Lakes stater. Biden should go to Texas LakeArenal Oct 2020 #2
That strategy lost in 2016. Not saying it will again. Don't want to take a risk, to run up the score StTimofEdenRoc Oct 2020 #11
Joe by some is 10 points ahead in WI. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #33
He can walk and chew gum at the same time! dchill Oct 2020 #3
I totally agree. Secure the Blue Wall of MI, WI and PA. Send Kamala to TX. grobertj Oct 2020 #19
Just don't go to Dallas tavernier Oct 2020 #4
Too soon. Bantamfancier Oct 2020 #5
He was in Dallas earlier this year: dalton99a Oct 2020 #49
No, focus on PA and Florida Dream Girl Oct 2020 #6
If he can fit it in. DFW Oct 2020 #7
I say yeas, but am confident he knows what he is doing. denbot Oct 2020 #8
yep! samnsara Oct 2020 #9
I don't think so -- for optics more than anything else given 2016 karynnj Oct 2020 #10
Isn't the Covid spreading badly in Texas? FakeNoose Oct 2020 #12
They Do in the Democratically Controlled Big Cities Stallion Oct 2020 #16
We are definitely wearing masks in Texas. TexasTowelie Oct 2020 #20
Actually as of 10/24/20 Liberal In Texas Oct 2020 #50
OK, good to know! FakeNoose Oct 2020 #56
Yes. Places trump has been the worst spot. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #64
Texas is the Future. Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin are right now. PubliusEnigma Oct 2020 #13
Well said nt Trumpocalypse Oct 2020 #29
He's inPA today. He's been to WI. WI might like Kamala as much. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #34
I say focus on rust belt, Georgia, NC, and Arizona Tom Rivers Oct 2020 #14
A trip to AZ could also easily combined with a trip to Texas BannonsLiver Oct 2020 #62
I would go just for the optics. It would show we are competitive in red territory Quixote1818 Oct 2020 #15
Yes. Soon, so that Trump freaks out and rushes there himself Tom Rinaldo Oct 2020 #17
Yes. It fits his message MoonlitKnight Oct 2020 #18
Yes Gothmog Oct 2020 #21
Yes, absolutely. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2020 #22
Yes BlueJac Oct 2020 #23
YEs, it panics the GOP relayerbob Oct 2020 #24
I agree. Right now Joe ahead in WI by 10 in some polls. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #31
No. He can send his money and Kamala. SoonerPride Oct 2020 #25
Yes! nt tblue37 Oct 2020 #26
YES! PTWB Oct 2020 #27
Biden must go to Texas PirateRo Oct 2020 #28
He's in PA today. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #36
No. It's a waste of time and resources Trumpocalypse Oct 2020 #30
Yes Renew Deal Oct 2020 #32
Texas has been waiting for some National effort by Democrats to put us over the top. Dustlawyer Oct 2020 #35
I agree. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #37
YES! tibbir Oct 2020 #47
Yes DAMANgoldberg Oct 2020 #38
He should go to Lake Travis, Sogo Oct 2020 #39
✔️ LakeArenal Oct 2020 #44
Yep vercetti2021 Oct 2020 #40
If he can make it happen, he should do it, but not at the expense of something more important. Native Oct 2020 #41
Not a bad idea if they can fit it in... Wounded Bear Oct 2020 #42
Yes. He should go to Texas and ask for support in a polite, respectful, dignified manner. Midnight Writer Oct 2020 #43
Yes, and run there like he means it. It'll boost results down the ticket NotASurfer Oct 2020 #45
There is an opportunity of a win in Texas, and as long as he is safe, then yes definitely. OnDoutside Oct 2020 #46
I live in Houston. tibbir Oct 2020 #48
That sounds great ! Hopefully Beto can swing it. OnDoutside Oct 2020 #53
Yes. Absolutely. clutterbox1830 Oct 2020 #51
Yes bdamomma Oct 2020 #52
last time Dem2 Oct 2020 #54
What does that mean? brooklynite Oct 2020 #55
We have TV here. We also get the internet. Liberal In Texas Oct 2020 #57
Nationally too. Pick a city with lots of Hispanic vote. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #58
Yes JI7 Oct 2020 #59
I'm not sure, but if he's planning on one more trip to AZ BannonsLiver Oct 2020 #60
Absolutely! The payoff is enormous, and would realign the political map... johnnyrocket Oct 2020 #61
He should have an event with Beto in El Paso then Rice4VP Oct 2020 #63
Joe is in PA today. Obama is in Florida. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #65
Yeah. Kamala was in Ohio today Rice4VP Oct 2020 #66
YES! Generic Brad Oct 2020 #67
We have 10 days to go. Yes, to Texas, Arizona, and Florida. Efilroft Sul Oct 2020 #68
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