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displacedvermoter

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4. I fear she would not be elected to either office

Reply to Quiet Em (Original post)

Thu Oct 9, 2025, 09:30 AM

Oct 2025

As the racism still seems to run deep, as does the misogyny. I may be wrong but no women in any statewide office there, correct?

As long as her seat remains ungerrymandered, like AOC, I think Crockett should stay as s strong, attention getting Progressive in the House. Think Maxine Waters, or dare I say, Shirley Chisolm!

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Why someone not yet running leads the Democratic pack in Texas' Senate race [View all] Quiet Em Oct 2025 OP

I'm guessing it's the old maxim, gab13by13 Oct 2025 #1

Crockett needs to endorse Talarico SSJVegeta Oct 2025 #2

Texas will never vote for a JustAnotherGen Oct 2025 #3

I love and respect JC, but as a resident of this state I agree with you. bluesbassman Oct 2025 #5

Don't forget JustAnotherGen Oct 2025 #9

So true. bluesbassman Oct 2025 #11

I fear she would not be elected to either office displacedvermoter Oct 2025 #4

AOC would win a Senate seat in a landslide. gab13by13 Oct 2025 #6

I think she might, I don't believe Crockett would displacedvermoter Oct 2025 #10

Texas, the place where good Democratic candidates have their career's ended. dem4decades Oct 2025 #7

Terrain is still foggy, but I won't count it out or dismiss it Torchlight Oct 2025 #8