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Aviation Pro

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47. With many fine qualities I still found Beto

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 10:30 AM

12 hrs ago

Somewhat weak in many areas. That stunt after Uvalde was almost performative with no follow up. Crockett brings fire to the table and Talarico appeals to those Texans who’ve been left behind.

Ancient mariner Cronyn and slime bag Paxton got nothing.

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A word on Crockett/Talarico [View all] Aviation Pro Yesterday OP

The runner up needs to support the winner Bobstandard Yesterday #1

just vote d. fuck goldilocks. pansypoo53219 23 hrs ago #29

ABSOLUTELY PortTack 10 hrs ago #50

Which part of Texas do you live in? TBF Yesterday #2

I'm in Florida Aviation Pro Yesterday #5

You would be as excited as I am then - TBF Yesterday #6

I will be donating to the winner, post-primary...... lastlib Yesterday #9

Keep in mind leftieNanner Yesterday #12

And where do you live? Are you in Houston? TBF Yesterday #20

That wasn't a lecture leftieNanner Yesterday #22

I'm in Austin. I voted for Talarico.. ananda Yesterday #13

Either way we have a lot of work ahead of us ... TBF Yesterday #25

I keep hoping Texas is ready to turn. ananda Yesterday #27

Hasn't happened since near the turn of the century, is what I read... Jack Valentino 22 hrs ago #30

1994, my friend, and that's an easy google search. nt TBF 13 hrs ago #38

Does Texas have an open primary? mdbl 14 hrs ago #37

Yes and although I love all of you so concerned from other states - TBF 13 hrs ago #39

I'm in Pennsylvania, so take this with a grain of salt FakeNoose 12 hrs ago #43

With an open primary we have Independents voting too - TBF 12 hrs ago #45

My comment was only to point out that the amount of primary voting isn't always a good indicator of outcome for a party mdbl 4 hrs ago #66

Glad I don't have to choose Red Mountain Yesterday #3

Preach MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #4

If only they could meld into one candidate named Crockarico... PeaceWave Yesterday #7

You mean Crockett supporters? Cirsium Yesterday #8

All supporters no matter WHO they support. paleotn Yesterday #16

Maybe Cirsium Yesterday #17

Believe me, I understood the op ... TBF Yesterday #18

Calls for unity Cirsium Yesterday #21

K&R spanone Yesterday #10

Well said and absolutely correct. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #11

Crockett gets my vote. LilElf70 Yesterday #14

But but but do either pass the 200 purity tests that some D voters apply??? NoMoreRepugs Yesterday #15

And are either as crazy as the mf'ers on the other side - TBF 13 hrs ago #40

Texas Dems have two very fine candidates from which to choose Zambero Yesterday #19

An embarrassment of riches for Dems Seinan Sensei Yesterday #23

Two good candidates mvd Yesterday #24

If I still lived in Texas, Jasmine Crockett would get my vote in the primary Trailrider1951 Yesterday #26

My job as a voter is to vote for the most liberal candidate on the ballot. Thus... Beartracks Yesterday #28

lol - sometimes that works. I learned with Wendy Davis that can be a costly mistake. nt TBF 13 hrs ago #41

Well, yeah, it's not without risks. But if it keeps another (R) from contributing to a legislative majority... Beartracks 6 hrs ago #61

I guess I should have said - that probably works but not in a statewide contest in Texas. TBF 5 hrs ago #64

Alas, I can't. I don't live or vote there. I was speaking generally. But... Beartracks 3 hrs ago #67

I voted for Jasmine PurgedVoter 22 hrs ago #31

Daughter in law enforcement in Lubbock duhneece 15 hrs ago #32

I think Talarico has the best chance in Nov. The GOP wants Crockett. Callie1979 15 hrs ago #33

She loses by 8, he loses by 5. Who cares. Move on. 617Blue 13 hrs ago #42

The blue wave never comes ashore? Frasier Balzov 9 hrs ago #53

All excellent points. Callie1979 8 hrs ago #59

Thank goodness elections aren't decided by the early polls FakeNoose 9 hrs ago #54

Exactly. And with it as close as it is, I see him far more the "GOTV" person Callie1979 8 hrs ago #60

5 is closer than 8. A win is a 3 point swing. You dont think thats doable?? Callie1979 8 hrs ago #58

Always Zelda_Orchid 15 hrs ago #34

Democrats here only feel bad because one of them will not have the nominaion. Liberal In Texas 15 hrs ago #35

Already early voted. whomever wins is my candidate. nt Javaman 14 hrs ago #36

Sigh. Not getting my hopium up. It's Texas ffs Arazi 12 hrs ago #44

With many fine qualities I still found Beto Aviation Pro 12 hrs ago #47

From your lips to the voters hands 🙏 Arazi 12 hrs ago #48

I'm an American in Colombia cannabis_flower 12 hrs ago #46

Colombia rso 10 hrs ago #51

I just don't see Crockett winning the general Ziggy Beans 11 hrs ago #49

Sure she can. Elections are about voter engagement. pat_k 6 hrs ago #63

I disagree Ziggy Beans 4 hrs ago #65

Crockett carries a heavier electoral systemic burden than do male European criminals. She must overperform to win. Marcuse 9 hrs ago #52

Truth - the cards are stacked against her down the road FakeNoose 9 hrs ago #55

I voted for Talarico but will happily support Crockett if she wins LetMyPeopleVote 9 hrs ago #56

Whoever is nominated deserves our support EnergizedLib 8 hrs ago #57

I'm not in Texas, but I believe the "loser" and his/her supporters will go all out to get the Democratic nominee elected pat_k 6 hrs ago #62