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TBF

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39. That's the issue - the republicans will cross over & guarantee that

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 12:12 PM

Dec 2025

because she's easier to beat in the general (from their point of view). Those of us who live here groaned when she declared. Not because we don't like her, but because we remember Clinton, Davis, etc. This is what they do.

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Well, that explains why he hasn't heard of him pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #14

My pleasure, pinkstarburst. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 2025 #15

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A candidate like Crockett pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #13

I expect repubs to cross over in the primary and vote for her TBF Dec 2025 #17

With all due respect you really need to stop - TBF Dec 2025 #16

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Jasmine Crockett would best galvanize the Democratic base and mobilize non-voters. Emile Dec 2025 #20

Talarico is great as well. It's sad that many here don't know about him Wiz Imp Dec 2025 #22

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A lively Primary Race will increase familiarity with both candidates. thought crime Dec 2025 #43

My post yesterday surfered Dec 2025 #24

2014 Davis v. Abbott for governor - TBF Dec 2025 #25

Yep! Doesn't look much like a purple state. surfered Dec 2025 #26

We moved here 20+ years ago - TBF Dec 2025 #27

Sad but true! Our little beach town used to be 70% Democratic in the 70s now it's 30% surfered Dec 2025 #33

People forget a democrat has not won a statewide race in Texas since 1994! fujiyamasan Dec 2025 #38

What you're sayin' is, as far as Jasmine winning, 3Hotdogs Dec 2025 #29

Sadly, yes. surfered Dec 2025 #34

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Hoping she wins the primary MichMan Dec 2025 #35

That's the issue - the republicans will cross over & guarantee that TBF Dec 2025 #39

Yup, this is exactly what is happening pinkstarburst Dec 2025 #40

Not sure that will happen as Cornyn is being challenged by Paxton in the Republican primary. MichMan Dec 2025 #42

Paxton's pretty far ahead - TBF Dec 2025 #44

Historically, Crocketts haven't fared well in Texas. At least from what I remember. n/t Captain Stern Dec 2025 #37