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hamsterjill

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10. This!

Reply to moonshinegnomie (Reply #3)

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 09:10 PM

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It was a mistake for her to run this time around. I really like her and I'm a lifelong Texan. But Talarico has been getting some well deserved attention and interest. Crockett will now take some of that attention. Republicans will benefit.

My money and my vote will go to Talarico.

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Very early Boo1 Monday #6

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Imaginative assertion Torchlight Yesterday #24

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This! hamsterjill Monday #10

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Senator Jasmine Crockett Emile Monday #15

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