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TexasBushwhacker

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25. I am a lifelong Texan

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 11:40 AM

Feb 20

I will vote for whoever is the Democrat in the general election.

This is a mid-term election and they tend to have lower voter turnouts. But a big battle can get people to the polls. Texas isn't a "red" state. It's a non-voting state. The Republicans have been in power for so long that many Democrats feel like their vote is meaningless. When it comes to POTUS, it still is.

But POTUS isn't everything. Ted Cruz won in 2012 by 16 points. In 2018, he won by only 2.6%. He did better against Colin Allred in 2024 (9%) but nothing close to his 2012 margin. My hope is that whoever is the Democratic nominee this year beats Cornyn, and whoever isn't (Talarico or Crockett) challenges Cruz in 2030.

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Talarico is a guest on Bill Maher show tomorrow [View all] Swede Feb 19 OP

cable show rampartd Feb 19 #1

I'm interested in what Talarico has to say. YodaMom2 Feb 19 #2

He'll probably try to defend Bari Weiss BannonsLiver Feb 19 #3

That's right, I forgot about that. YodaMom2 Feb 19 #4

I cut ties as a fan more than a decade ago. BannonsLiver Feb 19 #5

Same. YodaMom2 Feb 19 #8

Him perhaps, but certainly not most of them. pandr32 Feb 20 #52

what would he be defending? themaguffin Feb 20 #22

Ok SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #26

huh? themaguffin Feb 20 #27

This might explain it better SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #50

yeah themaguffin Feb 20 #51

Good SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #53

yeah themaguffin Feb 20 #54

I watched Bill for first time Tree Lady Feb 20 #14

Fuck Bill Maher Prairie Gates Feb 19 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Abolishinist Feb 20 #10

James Talarico will need a lot of patience - I hope he's ready for this FakeNoose Feb 19 #7

Not a fan of Maher, but it will be an interesting test for Talarico Ilikepurple Feb 19 #9

Crockett is far more qualified SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #11

More qualified how? Boo1 Feb 20 #13

She's actually served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #15

well, LtTx Feb 20 #17

Republicans are not going to vote for a Democrat SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #19

Talarico is the only Democrat of the two who actually had republicans vote for him SSJVegeta Feb 20 #31

For every republican he gets SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #32

Not tracking the logic there SSJVegeta Feb 20 #36

I don't doubt it SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #38

Sounds like based on the responses you are getting, most others arent either SSJVegeta Feb 20 #41

A lot will SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #44

Being white has nothing to do with it in my opinion SSJVegeta Feb 20 #59

Post removed Post removed Feb 20 #65

Why do you think Crockett is more qualified? SSJVegeta Feb 20 #66

If this is actually true pinkstarburst Feb 20 #48

So you're saying black voters don't matter? SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #49

No, that's what you're saying pinkstarburst Feb 20 #55

Not.what I'm saying at all SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #63

I can tell you're not from Texas pinkstarburst Feb 20 #67

This strawman is insane SSJVegeta Feb 20 #69

Black voters, especially Black women voters, are the most dependable, reliable and consistent voters Quiet Em Feb 20 #68

This seems grossly offensive to Democrats gulliver Feb 20 #62

Well said. hamsterjill Feb 20 #64

Some posters from other states do not understand Texas politics. hamsterjill Feb 20 #34

Crockett has almost always been on the right side of the issues in the past SSJVegeta Feb 20 #40

Thank you for your sweet post. hamsterjill Feb 20 #58

I am so hopeful for Talarico pinkstarburst Feb 20 #47

You are correct. hamsterjill Feb 20 #57

Of course pinkstarburst Feb 20 #60

She cannot win statewide in TX LtTx Feb 20 #16

Yes, let's piss off African Americans SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #18

The goal is to.... LtTx Feb 20 #20

By what measure does he have the best chance SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #21

Polls don't vote. LtTx Feb 20 #23

A hunch? SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #24

Here you go..... LtTx Feb 20 #29

Proves nothing SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #30

Sounds like you're implying pinkstarburst Feb 20 #37

No it's implying SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #39

Well, then we can say the same pinkstarburst Feb 20 #43

Hispanics will be more excited for SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #46

I truly hope Talarico wins the primary pinkstarburst Feb 20 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author LtTx Feb 20 #28

Let me guess, you aren't from Texas? pinkstarburst Feb 20 #42

So the white man who's never served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 Feb 20 #45

I believe that most of us are saying LtTx Feb 20 #61

He's a potentially good candidate, but yeah lesser known. These appearances are a good opportunity for him to themaguffin Feb 20 #12

I am a lifelong Texan TexasBushwhacker Feb 20 #25

I already voted in the Tx primary pinkstarburst Feb 20 #33

I don't watch Bill Maher for any reason. Iggo Feb 20 #56