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fmdaddio

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22. No chance

Wed Apr 13, 2022, 10:48 AM

Apr 2022

Abbott is very unpopular right now so polling will show a closer race as many repugs do not want to answer the poll supporting him. I think Beto would be a great governor but he shot himself in the foot with his stance on guns. That might work in New York but not in Texas. Redistricting will not affect the governor's race but voter suppression efforts will. My reaction to the poll and level of undecided tells me that Abbott will win easily. Lawrence knows that but hr is just manufacturing a news hour.

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Could Texas go Blue? I'm watching Lawrence O'Donnell's show [View all] Upthevibe Apr 2022 OP

We need to get the Hispanics back especially in south Texas. jimfields33 Apr 2022 #1

This is my concern, eroding hispanic voter support was a big factor in our underperforming in 2020 Amishman Apr 2022 #7

Amishman.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #45

Apparently the RW is funding Spanish language radio Liberal In Texas Apr 2022 #12

Liberal In Texas.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #46

Yes-- 100%. It's a big reason Trump did as well as he did with Hispanics in 2020 LymphocyteLover Apr 2022 #95

I think the Hispanic vote is very split because of the Catholic influence on abortion, and for some, JohnSJ Apr 2022 #18

JohnSJ.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #47

Don't forget the growing RW "evilangelical" outreach focusing on masculinity and prosperity gospel. haele Apr 2022 #65

It's not the Hispanic Catholic vote that Dems are losing. Elessar Zappa Apr 2022 #81

we are losing the Hispanic vote badly pinkstarburst Apr 2022 #31

pinkstarburst..... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #48

jimfields33.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #43

In a fair election gab13by13 Apr 2022 #2

gab13by13... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #44

What is Abbott doing with trucks at the border? Diamond_Dog Apr 2022 #3

Diamond_Dog .... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #49

Thank you Diamond_Dog Apr 2022 #76

Uhh, rownesheck Apr 2022 #4

rownesheck... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #50

Visual depiction of the Beto segment on Lawrence greenjar_01 Apr 2022 #5

Exactly. SoonerPride Apr 2022 #20

The Charlie Brown & Lucy Football Analogy Applies To So Many Things In America These Days nt SoCalDavidS Apr 2022 #26

greenjar_01 Upthevibe Apr 2022 #52

could we? yes, definitely anarch Apr 2022 #6

anarch ....... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #53

Voter suppression by GQP makes sure that does not happen ... Lovie777 Apr 2022 #8

Lovie777.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #54

If Texas wasn't a dictatorship, the GOTv has to be enormous ... Stacy Abrams organization is there uponit7771 Apr 2022 #9

uponit7771... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #55

Too much voter suppression Bettie Apr 2022 #10

Bettie.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #56

Oh, I feel that Bettie Apr 2022 #61

Bettie.....It's so sad what's happening.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #66

Not anytime soon, especially as we are haemorrhaging badly with the the Hispanic vote, Celerity Apr 2022 #11

Celerity.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #57

The Fastest-Growing Group of American Evangelicals (Latinos) Celerity Apr 2022 #62

Celerity.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #64

it's possible RussBLib Apr 2022 #13

RussBLib.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #58

Like the barker at the fair says. "You cannot win if you do not play!" Midnight Writer Apr 2022 #14

Midnight Writer.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #59

I'll believe it when I see it. shrike3 Apr 2022 #15

shrike3.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #60

Here's to miracles. shrike3 Apr 2022 #79

shrike3...... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #99

Maybe a year or so ago... carrowsboy Apr 2022 #16

carrowsboy.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #63

With the voting suppression legislation in Texas and 20% undecided, I seriously doubt it. However, JohnSJ Apr 2022 #17

JohnSJ.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #67

Am in California so I really have no idea JohnSJ Apr 2022 #69

JohnSJ.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #71

Not in our lifetime SoonerPride Apr 2022 #19

SoonerPride..... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #68

You're welcome. SoonerPride Apr 2022 #78

Republicans have jerrymandered Texas with a craftsmanship Emile Apr 2022 #21

Dont see how that matters in a statewide race jcgoldie Apr 2022 #25

Seriously? Emile Apr 2022 #27

Yes seriously jcgoldie Apr 2022 #29

You like to explain how the state is going to turn blue? Emile Apr 2022 #36

The op is in reference to Abbott and O'Rourke jcgoldie Apr 2022 #40

The OP is about the state turning blue! Emile Apr 2022 #41

jcgoldie and Emile.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #72

Have you seen any enlightenment in Emile Apr 2022 #94

Emile,,,, Upthevibe Apr 2022 #100

Emile.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #70

No chance fmdaddio Apr 2022 #22

fmdaddio... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #74

Our fingers crossed Torchlight Apr 2022 #23

Torchlight......... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #75

Not A Chance SoCalDavidS Apr 2022 #24

I get my hopes up every election hamsterjill Apr 2022 #28

We've been hearing that for almost two decades eissa Apr 2022 #30

eissa.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #77

High enough to make a difference eissa Apr 2022 #90

People don't think of the scale of elections in Texas brooklynite Apr 2022 #32

brooklynite ... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #80

Texas has too many 48656c6c6f20 Apr 2022 #33

48656c6c6f20 .... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #83

It's possible, but we have to do a much better job recruiting Latino/a votes. SYFROYH Apr 2022 #34

Post removed Post removed Apr 2022 #35

we do not have an "open border" RussBLib Apr 2022 #51

SYFROYH.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #84

In the recent primary 2 million Rs voted. former9thward Apr 2022 #37

former9thward.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #85

Texas won't go blue in my lifetime. No matter how much we wish it to dsp3000 Apr 2022 #38

dsp3000.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #86

Nope edhopper Apr 2022 #39

edhopper.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #87

It's a sad state of affairs edhopper Apr 2022 #98

Not in Texas JustAnotherGen Apr 2022 #42

JustAnotherGen... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #88

It's like anywhere, if Democrats turn out, we usually do well. SKKY Apr 2022 #73

SKKY.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #89

Latinos are different than California's LeftInTX Apr 2022 #82

LeftInTX.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #91

I live in Texas I_have_a_cat_bite Apr 2022 #92

A do-nothing like Manchin would be a dream compared to what we have now! LeftInTX Apr 2022 #93

I_have_a_cat_bite..... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #101

if he can get a ton of non-voters out to vote, yes LymphocyteLover Apr 2022 #96

LymphocyteLover... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #102

I believe there is a chance! Texasgal Apr 2022 #97

Texasgal.... Upthevibe Apr 2022 #103